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Claudia Schreier draws on both Jewish and Black culture for some of her expression and emotion // Photo Credit: Atlanta Ballet 
January 15, 2025, 10:47 am
Atlanta Ballet Lauds Schreier’s Talent
Native New Yorker Claudia Schreier is sought after globally for her fresh approach and creative visions in ballet choreography.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ilene Engel graciously accepted the AJC Award // Photo Credit: Jacob Ross
May 1, 2024, 10:21 am
AJC Hosts Power Packed Award Dinner
Dov Wilker interviewed Harvard scholar and author Dara Horn about a variety of current topics focusing on antisemitism and her reactions to it.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Among their demands, protesters at Emory demanded the school sever any association with the Atlanta Police Foundation and Israeli Defense Forces // YouTube screenshot
April 26, 2024, 11:48 am
Protesters Arrested at Emory Demonstration
The demonstrators constructed an “encampment for Gaza” and demanded that Emory sever any association with the Atlanta Police Foundation and Israeli Defense Forces.
By Sasha Heller
Rachel Fish has been an important advocate nationally for a more aggressive approach to confronting antisemitism in the schools.
April 17, 2024, 10:19 am
Sinai Program Tackles Schoolyard Antisemitism
Visiting scholar Rachel Fish maintains that part of the problem is the generation gap between young people and their parents.
By Bob Bahr
Propelled in part by philanthropic gifts from Atlanta’s Jewish community, Kennesaw State has grown to be the second largest university in Georgia.
December 27, 2023, 10:38 am
YIR: Leven, Radow, and Coles Have Major Impact on KSU
The trio of successful Jewish Atlanta businessmen have cemented their legacy in the community.
By Bob Bahr
A piano duet, “Flight of the Bumblebee,” by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, performed by Vedant, an advanced student, with his teacher, Jo, at the ESM 30th Celebration Concert. With this virtuoso piece, Vedant, who is from an Indian family, is developing his technique for a challenging piano competition in the spring.
October 11, 2023, 4:41 pm
European School of Music & Chess Marks 30 Years
The music school was founded by Ukrainian immigrant and music professor, Angela Oyzboyd.
By Sasha Heller
The Supreme Court on June 29 struck down affirmative action in higher education.
July 26, 2023, 10:17 am
Ruling on Affirmative Action Draws Local Reactions
Affirmative action programs, particularly in higher education, have been an issue that Jewish community leaders have wrestled with for decades.
By Bob Bahr
The museum’s Vortex Tunnel tricks the brain into experiencing something that is different than what is seen.
June 15, 2023, 12:49 pm
New Museum of Illusions Challenges the Mind
The latest addition to the Atlantic Station complex offers an “edutainment” experience that questions how we encounter our vision of the world.
By Bob Bahr
Rabbi Avi Levitt
March 2, 2023, 4:17 pm
AJA Welcomes New Head of School
Atlanta Jewish Academy announced the appointment of Rabbi Avi Levitt as the new Head of School.
By Sasha Heller
Students at the Mount Scopus campus at Hebrew University on the first day of the opening of the university year on October 23, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/FLASH90)
November 3, 2022, 1:54 pm
Five Israeli Universities Among Top 50 Producers of Entrepreneurs
Tel Aviv University in top 10 for 5th year; Reichman University a newcomer; Technion, Hebrew U, and Ben-Gurion University are repeat entries, according to PitchBook data.
By RICKY BEN-DAVID
GIA-certified 8.81-carat total weight, three-stone diamond and platinum ring.
October 27, 2022, 10:49 am
Upcoming Auction Features Desired Jewelry Collection
On Nov. 18, Ahlers & Ogletree presents an extraordinary array of timepieces and fine jewelry from the collection of entertainment attorney, Joel Katz.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
An alum of The Maccabiah Games who grew up in an observant household in New Jersey, the Atlanta Falcons’ Anthony Firkser (No. 86) continues to teach teammates and opponents about Jewish culture and values. // Photo courtesy of Atlanta Falcons.
October 27, 2022, 10:30 am
Firkser Finds His Place Among Atlanta Falcons
Anthony Firkser actually didn’t even start playing until he was a sophomore in high school as his mother, Donna, initially shuddered at the thought of her son being on the receiving end of jarring hits.
By David Ostrowsky
Clark Reed-Kissick leads STEM projects while Ana serves as the primary educator.
October 13, 2022, 11:17 am
Local Family Touts Home Schooling
Ana and Clark Reed-Kissick discuss the hot topics of home-schooling including teaching gender issues, lack of structure and socialization.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
June 20, 2022, 12:10 pm
Obituary: Jodi Blumenfeld Redmond and Sheri Blumenfeld Weaver
Jodi Blumenfeld Redmond and Sheri Blumenfeld Weaver both passed away within eight months of each other, Jodi leaving us on Nov. 13, 2020 and Sheri on July 3, 2021.
Atlanta Opera’s artistic and executive director Tomer Zvulun, who was born in Israel, has put together a season this year that is a mix of musical genres.
April 15, 2022, 1:59 pm
The Lowdown: Tomer Zvulun
I bet you didn't know ... that Zvulun has garnered consistent praise for his creative vision and innovative interpretations.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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