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Local Students Spent Semester in Israel During War
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Several Jewish Atlanta students were stranded after all flights were canceled due to the war.
Judge Roy Altman told the AJT that he has fond memories of being in Atlanta for the World Series in 1996 (Yankees vs. Braves). He also spent time here in 2007 as a law clerk.
June 17, 2026, 10:14 am
Judge Altman Addresses Jewish National Fund
Judge Roy Altman spoke with Jewish National Fund supporters at Temple Sinai on May 19.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The group spent a few weeks in southern Israel, where it was safer.
May 28, 2026, 1:01 pm
Local Students Spent Semester in Israel During War
Several Jewish Atlanta students were stranded after all flights were canceled due to the war.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
April 15, 2026, 10:29 am
Local Therapists See Spike in Israelis Seeking Support
Atlanta-area psychiatrists and social workers are reporting an uptick in the amount of new patients they are receiving who hail from Israel.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Josh Boone Z”L made Aliyah from Idaho and served for 748 days since Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre.
February 25, 2026, 3:28 pm
Trauma of Gaza War Leads to 76 Soldiers’ Suicides
Bloodshed in kibbutzes across Israel has led hundreds of IDF soldiers to attempt to end their psychological pain.
By Gil Zohar
IDF soldiers memorialize Ran Gvili.
February 11, 2026, 3:13 pm
After 842 days, Oct. 7 has Finally Ended
The body of the final hostage, Master-Sgt. Ran Gvili, has been returned.
By Gil Zohar
Celebrants touching the Baba Sali’s tomb // All photos by Gil Zohar
January 28, 2026, 3:25 pm
Thousands Celebrate Hilula of the Baba Sali
100,000 people convened in Netivot to observe the 42nd anniversary of the death of the kabbalist mystic Rabbi Israel Abuhazeira.
By Gil Zohar
Hamas terrorists guard an area where they are searching for the bodies of hostages with the help of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza City on Nov. 3, 2025 // Photo Credit: Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP
November 24, 2025, 10:23 am
Israel Faces a Complex Security Situation
Two years plus after Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre, Hezbollah remains a constant threat in the north.
By Gil Zohar
Ronit Franco-Pinsky and her family visit the Marcus National Blood Services Center, operated by Magen David Adom.
October 29, 2025, 3:07 pm
Marcus Blood Center was Vital After Hamas Attacks
The Marcus Center remained fully operational and completely undamaged during the attacks.
By Ronit Franco-Pinsky
Journalist Douglas Murray sees the trajectory of secular Jews noticing the backlash since Oct. 7, as “broadly good.”
October 29, 2025, 12:10 pm
Murray set to Present at JCC BookFest
Douglas Murray, also known as the “Best Friend of Israel," will appear on Nov. 15.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
John Grisham is making a rare public appearance at the Book Festival of the MJCCA.
October 16, 2025, 10:27 am
MJCCA Book Festival Opens with Strong Lineup
More than 30 authors are featured in annual three-week event.
By Bob Bahr
Released hostage Matan Zangauker arrives at Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv, Oct. 13, 2025 // Photo Credit: Yossi Zamir/Flash90/Times of Israel
October 13, 2025, 11:44 pm
US Releases Full Text of Peace Declaration
Proclomation signed by President Trump and heads of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey.
By TOI and Agencies
People celebrate at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, as negotiators sign a hostage-ceasefire deal // Photo Credit: Chaim Goldberg/FLASH90/Times of Israel
October 10, 2025, 12:56 pm
Jewish Atlanta Reacts to Ceasefire Agreement
Local spiritual and community leaders share their thoughts about the deal reached between Israel and Hamas.
By Sasha Heller
People react at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Oct. 9, 2025, following news of the first phase of a new Gaza ceasefire deal that will see the release of all the living captives // Photo Credit: MAYA LEVIN/AFP/Times of Israel
October 9, 2025, 10:41 am
Israel, Hamas Agree to Phase One of Ceasefire Deal
"Blessed are the peacemakers," President Trump says, hailing "great day for Israel, the world"; all living hostages set to be released in next few days; Trump to fly to region, will likely come to Israel, address Knesset.
By TOI and Agencies
Michael Morris
October 1, 2025, 10:46 am
This Year, Stop Kvetching and Start Kvelling
The AJT owner and publisher expresses his gratitude for Rabbi Minkowicz and Chabad of North Fulton for refreshing his perspective.
By Michael Morris
Dave Schechter
September 17, 2025, 11:43 am
Speak Up. Or Others Will Speak for You.
Dave imagines the content of a High Holy Days sermon.
By Dave Schechter
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