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Dave Schechter
October 29, 2025, 10:41 am
A Vine, a Fig Tree, and a Soccer Jersey
A rising trend line among Jewish Americans who avoid wearing, carrying, or displaying items that might identify them as Jewish.
By Dave Schechter
Leo Benatar
October 16, 2025, 10:44 am
Obituary: Leo Benatar
Leo Benatar passed away on Sept. 29, 2025, at the age of 95.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg (center) at Ramon International Airport on Oct. 6, 2025, before being deported along with other Gaza flotilla activists // Photo Credit: Foreign Ministry/Times of Israel
October 6, 2025, 11:42 am
Thunberg, 170 Other Activists from Gaza-Bound Flotilla Deported
Spanish activists allege abuse, say they were blindfolded, dragged on ground, put in cages, insulted and made to sign papers they didn’t understand; Israel calls accusations lies.
By TOI and Agencies
Robert William Levy
April 9, 2025, 1:36 pm
Obituary: Robert William Levy
Robert William Levy, 56, passed away on March 12, 2025, from an infection that was a complication of treatment for leukemia.
The Mushroom shawarma(top) was over the Fork and Knife “set.”
May 2, 2024, 11:15 am
VaHi’s Ela Dips into the Mediterranean
The Fifth Group opened Ela with a modern twist interpreting traditional Mediterranean food.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Marty Aaron Kleinman
June 15, 2023, 2:11 pm
Obituary: Marty Aaron Kleinman
Marty was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., where his parents, Sally and Simon, settled upon immigrating to the United States from the Czech Republic in 1948.
A mouth-watering trio of appetizers: Sufi’s special (spicy eggplant), hummus and flatbread, Shirazi salad.
January 11, 2023, 1:10 pm
Sufi’s Serves Consistency and Charm
Mike Emami, who owns both the Diner at Sugar Hill and Sufi’s Kitchen in Buckhead, has stood the test of time by offering plentiful options and gracious service.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
(Left to right) Brother Michael, mom Renay and dad Ned Blumenthal (far right) expressed their admiration for Rachel’s kindness and love of family tradition.
June 22, 2022, 1:51 pm
Rachel’s Road to Rhodes
The Blumenthal family celebrated Rachel’s bat mitzvah in the Old Jewish Quarter of Rhodes, Greece.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Meat pies made with matzah are a feature of Turkish Sephardic cooking.
April 15, 2022, 2:02 pm
The Unique Experience of a Sephardic Seder
Ladino or Judeo-Spanish was the preferred language for Jews throughout the Mediterranean region, southern Europe and Morocco.
By Bob Bahr
Alon Rogow, one of the most accomplished pole vaulters in Georgia high school track and field history, will be taking his talents to the University of Georgia this fall. // Credit: Matthew Barry
April 1, 2022, 12:16 pm
Rogow Soars Above the Competition
The Dunwoody senior is determined to break the state high school record and ultimately vault 17’ 6”.
By David Ostrowsky
October 29, 2021, 12:28 pm
How Are Your Retirement Plans Working Out?
Alan Smirin, Esther Rothstein, Noah Gurock, and Lydia Schloss on their best-laid retirement plans vs. reality.
By Chana Shapiro
Photos by Mary Beth Marlow Photography // Bride and groom enjoy the hydrangeas on the grounds of the Piedmont Driving Club.
September 28, 2021, 7:04 pm
Southern Charm for Rachel and Craig
Postponed no longer, Leighton and Schackner tied the knot amid elegant hydrangeas and columned arches.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Rabbi Max Miller
September 3, 2021, 2:18 pm
Rabbi Max Miller’s 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By Rabbi Max Miller
An Israeli firefighter works to battle a second day of wildfires near Shoresh, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. Israel Fire and Rescue service said in a statement on Monday, that 45 firefighting teams accompanied by eight planes were working to contain five fires in the forested hills west of the city. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
August 16, 2021, 3:32 pm
Fire Chief: Massive Blaze Near Jerusalem on Par with 2010 Carmel Fire
Greece, Cyprus among countries ready to help if blaze on capital’s outskirts surges once more, officials say; Hadassah Hospital now safe after hours-long battle to hold back flames.
By TOI STAFF
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla is generally credited with driving the company to develop its COVID vaccine in record time.
February 18, 2021, 5:37 pm
Pfizer CEO’s Jewish Past Inspired Vaccine Work
Family of top pharmaceutical leader Albert Bourla miraculously survived the Holocaust in Salonika, Greece.
By Bob Bahr
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