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Georgia Commission on the Holocaust
Sandra Craine (center) with Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Executive Director Sally Levine and State School Superintendent Richard Woods, is the first recipient of the Commission’s Holocaust Education Legacy Award. // Photo Credit: Harold Alan
May 29, 2024, 12:13 pm
Craine Receives Commission Education Award
Sandra Craine became the inaugural recipient of the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust’s Education Legacy Award for her commitment to Holocaust education in Georgia.
By Fran Putney
Hibby Margol (center), with his wife, Betty Ann of 75 years, and representatives from local veterans’ groups, showing one of the special honors presented to him for his military service // Photo Credit: Helen Scherrer-Diamond
February 28, 2024, 12:26 pm
WWII Liberator Feted at 100th Birthday
Hibby Margol was recognized during a special ceremony at Berman Commons on Feb. 18.
By Fran Putney
Holocaust survivor, Robert Ratonyi, cited the famous words of the anti-Nazi German Lutheran pastor, Martin Niemoller, that urged individuals to take a stand against injustice before it was too late to act.
February 14, 2024, 10:12 am
Dunwoody Church is Site for Holocaust Remembrance
The Atlanta World War II History Roundtable hosts Holocaust survivor Robert Retonyi at Dunwoody United Methodist Church.
By Bob Bahr
November 29, 2023, 11:29 am
Obituary: Louise Iteld Baum
Louise Iteld Baum died on Nov. 23, 2023, after a brief illness.
(Left) Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein
September 27, 2023, 11:09 am
Nigut and Bluestein: Power Team Recharges Podcast
Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein look forward to their five-day-a-week podcast, tossing around the vital role Georgia plays in local and national politics.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Greg Fenves
June 15, 2023, 10:59 am
The Lowdown: Greg Fenves
I Bet You Didn't Know...Greg Fenves is an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering as well as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Anita Lynn and Louise Baum light the sixth candle to remember all the Georgia survivors and their families who are no longer with us.
May 12, 2023, 10:30 am
‘Days of Remembrance’ Honors Anne Frank Story
The theme of the State of Georgia’s 2023 official Holocaust memorial program was, “Anne Frank: One Story Among Millions.”
By Compiled by AJT staff
Michael S. Wilensky
December 1, 2022, 2:26 pm
40 Under 40: Michael S. Wilensky
Michael is the Managing Partner of Michael S. Wilensky LLC and Georgia State Representative, House District 79
By Jack Linder
Members from the international Consular Corps lit candles honoring Holocaust victims, rescuers, liberators and survivors.
May 10, 2022, 10:37 am
State Holocaust Program Honors Georgians at Capitol
After a pandemic-forced hiatus, the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust returned to the Georgia State Capitol House of Representatives for an in-person Days of Remembrance program.
By Fran Putney
Fran M. Putney
April 15, 2022, 11:53 am
Fran M. Putney’s 2022 Passover Message
Fran M. Putney shares her inspiration and thoughts on this year's Passover holiday with the community.
By Fran M. Putney
February 17, 2022, 5:59 pm
New Book Names Alleged Betrayer of Anne Frank
A new investigation claims that a fellow Jew was responsible for alerting the Nazis to the Franks’ hiding place. Historians have cast doubt on its conclusions.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“I decided not to let the past get in the way of my future,” said 100-year-old Ella Blumenthal, a Holocaust survivor.
January 26, 2022, 2:20 pm
100-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Recounts Her Life
Ella Blumenthal shared the story of her survival during the ‘Faith and Fortitude’ event sponsored by Am Yisrael Chai.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
December 4, 2021, 11:01 pm
Eight Things to be Thankful for this Year
Read community insights, advice and perspectives during Chanukah.
Relocation of the exhibit was approved on Nov. 2 to Heritage Sandy Springs Museum near downtown.
November 9, 2021, 7:01 pm
Anne Frank Exhibit May Have Found Its Home
The process is far from over, but Heritage Sandy Springs would be the future home of the exhibit and the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust.
By Dave Schechter
September 3, 2021, 5:13 pm
L’Shana Tova from Jewish Atlanta for 5782
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
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