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Georgia General Assembly
Defining antisemitism again is a top priority for Atlanta’s Jewish communal organizations during this year’s state legislative session.
January 10, 2024, 1:22 pm
Jewish Priorities Under the Gold Dome
Defining antisemitism again is a top priority for Atlanta's Jewish communal organizations.
By Dave Schechter
Georgia General Assembly had a long day on March 29, 2023, when they failed to adopt the antisemitism definition.
December 27, 2023, 10:45 am
YIR: Antisemitism Definition Debate to Resume in 2024
The legislation would have made the IHRA definition the standard for determining whether antisemitism was the motive for an act of discrimination or a criminal offense.
By Dave Schechter
(From left) Attorney Mark Goldfeder, Marietta Republican Rep. John Carson, and Sandy Springs Democratic Rep. Esther Panitch at a Georgia House Judiciary Committee meeting earlier this year.
December 27, 2023, 10:45 am
YIR: Antisemitism Bill Fails in Georgia Again
The lack of action on the last day of the session irritated Jewish supporters, who vow to try again next year.
By Compiled by AJT staff
April 12, 2023, 12:58 pm
Letter to the Editor: Richard Sherman
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By Richard Sherman
Georgia general assembly had a long day on March 29, 2023, when they failed to adopt the antisemitism definition.
March 30, 2023, 3:38 pm
Antisemitism Bill Fails in Georgia Again
The lack of action on the last day of the session irritated Jewish supporters, who vow to try again next year.
By Dave Schechter
March 29, 2023, 12:40 pm
Letter to the Editor: Sarah B. Akins
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, include your name, phone number and email, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
By Sarah B. Akins
Dr. Mark Goldfeder, Esq.
March 29, 2023, 12:33 pm
Antisemitism and HB30
Dr. Mark Goldfeder, Esq. expresses his opinion on the proposed antisemitism bill.
By Dr. Mark Goldfeder
Dr. Mark Goldfeder, guest contributor
February 15, 2023, 12:08 pm
Voicing Support for Proposed Antisemitism Bill
Dr. Mark Goldfeder, Esq. is director of the National Jewish Advocacy Center and Counsel for Hillels of Georgia. 
By Dr. Mark Goldfeder
February 15, 2023, 11:59 am
Letter to the Editor: Sarah B. Akins
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
By Sarah B. Akins
NCJW members prepared more than 90 menstrual bags for homeless women.
February 15, 2023, 11:29 am
NCJW Prepares Post-Abortion Care Packages
The effort comes as the National Council of Jewish Women promote Repro Shabbat.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
(From left) Republican State Rep. Scott Hilton; Democratic State Rep. Shea Roberts; Democratic State Rep. Esther Panitch; Republican State Rep. Todd Jones
January 11, 2023, 10:21 am
Legislators Receive Blessing on Eve of 2023 Session
Organizers of the "first annual" event hope to see it expanded statewide next year.
By Dave Schechter
The Georgia delegation posed in front of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
September 15, 2022, 10:36 am
Rep. Kaye Leads Nine Georgia Legislators’ Visit to Israel
The non-partisan trip was organized by State Rep. Mitchell Kaye.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Esther Panitch and Peter Korman
July 13, 2022, 10:23 am
Jewish Candidates Insist Jabs Are Not Personal
The election of either Esther Panitch or Peter Korman will ensure that there is at least one Jewish member of the Georgia General Assembly.
By Dave Schechter
Rusty Paul declared the legislative session an “overall success” for the Jewish Federation’s priorities.
April 14, 2022, 1:30 pm
Jewish Groups Assess State Legislature Action
An unexpected setback for Atlanta’s major Jewish organizations was the failure to add a definition of antisemitism to the state code.
By Dave Schechter
The establishment of the Georgia-Israel Legislative Caucus is “a recognition of the mutually beneficial nature of the relations between Georgia and Israel,” said Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon (left).
April 1, 2022, 12:00 pm
Legislative Caucus Expands Relationship with Israel
The new caucus will serve as an additional platform for mutual engagement and collaboration.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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