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Congregation Beth Shalom’s new Rabbi, K’vod Wieder, enjoys hiking, the outdoors, and the Grateful Dead.
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Beth Shalom Welcomes New Rabbi
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Incoming Rabbi K’vod Wieder has succeeded in a variety of roles in Jewish education, fellowship, and serving as a pulpit rabbi in California. And he’s a Deadhead.
Congregation Beth Shalom’s new Rabbi, K’vod Wieder, enjoys hiking, the outdoors, and the Grateful Dead.
June 17, 2026, 10:19 am
Beth Shalom Welcomes New Rabbi
Incoming Rabbi K’vod Wieder has succeeded in a variety of roles in Jewish education, fellowship, and serving as a pulpit rabbi in California. And he’s a Deadhead.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro in happier days with executives of the country’s national oil company.
February 25, 2026, 3:32 pm
Former Ambassador Not Optimistic About Venezuela
Charles Shapiro, now a Georgia Tech professor, does not believe current American policy will change much in the Latin American country.
By Bob Bahr
Rabbi Albert Slomovitz (far right) kicked off his campaign to encourage the Christian celebration of Chanukah at the Catholic Church of St. Ann in Marietta.
December 11, 2024, 1:45 pm
Local Rabbi Gifts Christmas Ornaments for Chanukah
The nonprofit work of Rabbi Albert Slomowitz is aimed at educating Christians about their Jewish roots.
By Bob Bahr
Michael Karlin conversed with David Zalik over his successful career which culminated in his dedication to philanthropy.
September 25, 2024, 11:23 am
Huddle Up: Zalik Leads Local Mentor Exchange
Michael Karlin, interviewed by Greensky founder David Zalik, shared the ultimate value of giving back.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Rabbi Jonathon Adler, recently hired as assistant rabbi for Congregation Etz Chaim, holds a master’s degree in sacred music.
June 12, 2024, 6:53 pm
Adler Joins Etz Chaim as Assistant Rabbi
Rabbi Jonathon Adler is a fan of the arts and plans a needlepoint club as one of his connection points. He already has ties to Georgia and the Cobb County congregation.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
This was a special union between a pair of grooms. Note Rabbi Josh Lesser’s beautiful rainbow tallit.
May 24, 2023, 3:10 pm
Rabbi Lesser Offers Alternate Wedding Services
Rabbi Josh Lesser customizes LGBTQ+ and straight, Jewish and interfaith marriage ceremonies, and other lifecycle events, in his own spiritual and experienced ways.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
(From left) Jeff Kalwerisky, president, Lodge Carmel Atlanta; Doug Ross, vice chairman of Birthright Israel Foundation; David Joss, North American governing lodge executive
April 26, 2023, 12:29 pm
Busloads for Birthright
Atlanta’s HOD lodges turbocharge effort to send young adults to Israel.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The “Smokin’ Hot Off the Press” team from the Atlanta Jewish Times won Best Booth Decoration.
October 26, 2022, 11:14 am
Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival Was Smokin’ Hot
Thousands of community members gathered on a picturesque Sunday afternoon at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody for the 10th anniversary of the Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival.
By Sasha Heller
Arthur Blank was “thinking ahead and thinking big” when planning the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, said “Rising Up” director David Lewis. // Photos courtesy of David Lewis Productions
June 28, 2022, 1:16 pm
Mercedes-Benz Stadium to Host World Cup 2026
Arthur Blank had the world’s premier soccer tournament in mind when planning the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
By Dave Schechter
Marc Adler decided to sell his company in order to spend more time with his family.
June 20, 2022, 1:09 pm
Adler Sells Macquarium to Focus on Fatherhood
Sale of Atlanta-based web developer is based, in part, on Marc Adler’s desire to spend more time with his family and to enjoy life as a new father.
By Bob Bahr
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
Dave Schechter, freelance contributor for the AJT.
March 31, 2022, 1:32 pm
A Personal Response to a National Crisis
A Jewish Atlantan pledged to “bring out my tribe” in response to a serious blood shortage.
By Dave Schechter
Local synagogue wager friendly fun during the 2021 World Series championship.
November 9, 2021, 7:16 pm
Atlanta Rabbis World Series’ Wagers Pay-Off
Local charities gain from wagers made with Houston rabbis.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
I.J. Rosenberg co-host the CBS46 News coverage of the World Series parade and closing ceremony.
November 8, 2021, 9:08 am
Celebrating the World Series with I.J. Rosenberg
I.J. Rosenberg shares his experience on CBS46’s wall-to-wall parade coverage, talking about teams and parades from the 90’s and behind the scenes stories on the current club.
By I.J. Rosenberg
Jonathan Rosen and Allie Rosen // Credit: Wealthy Habits
October 15, 2021, 8:29 am
Plane Crash Kills Local Jewish Father and Daughter
Plane crash on Oct. 8 kills Jonathan Rosen, 47, and Allison Rosen 14, leaving behind wife and mother, Jill, and daughter Gabby.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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