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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
Students Supporting Israel participated in the walk at Kennesaw State University.
November 15, 2023, 10:26 am
Georgia’s Colleges Not Immune from Antisemitism
In a powerful show of unity and support for Jewish university students here in Georgia, Hillels of Georgia recently held walks on seven university campuses across the state.
By Debbie Diamond
Dave Schechter
July 26, 2023, 1:18 pm
Venting Hard Feelings
The debate over defining antisemitism is far from over.
By Dave Schechter
July 12, 2023, 11:57 am
Letter to the Editor: Hadassah Greater Atlanta 
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By Hadassah Greater Atlanta
(From left) State Rep. Esther Panitch, Consul-General of Israel to the Southeast Anat Sultan-Dadon, Rabbi Daniel Dorsch, and Rabbi Mark Goldfeder // Photo by Mike Weinroth
July 12, 2023, 9:55 am
Uniting Against Rampant Local Antisemitism
Local religious leaders organized a rally/town hall as community members have recently been affected by anti-Jewish protestors.
By Mike Weinroth
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
Dave Schechter
March 30, 2023, 2:50 pm
How Antisemitism ‘Zombie Bill’ Died
This wasn't how the effort to define antisemitism in the state's legal code was expected to go.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
March 29, 2023, 3:37 pm
Sausage — er, Law — making, Part Two
How the Jewish community's top legislative priority became a "zombie" bill.
By Dave Schechter
Legislation to define antisemitism was not passed in the most recent session of the Georgia legislature.
March 29, 2023, 2:31 pm
Antisemitism Bill Comes Down to the Wire
"Zombie bill" must be approved by both the Senate and House on Wednesday — or wait until next year.
By Dave Schechter
Simone Wilker
March 29, 2023, 12:27 pm
Hearing Fiasco Proves Need for Antisemitism Definition
Hadassah Greater Atlanta member Simone Wilker expresses her thoughts on the proposed Georgia legislation to define antisemitism.
By Simone Wilker
Dave Schechter
March 15, 2023, 12:58 pm
Avert Your Eyes, Law-making in Progress
The "tortuous" path of legislation that would define antisemitism in Georgia.
By Dave Schechter
(From left) Attorney Mark Goldfeder, Marietta Republican Rep. John Carson, and Sandy Springs Democratic Rep. Esther Panitch
February 6, 2023, 11:33 am
Georgia House Considers Antisemitism Definition
A bill designating the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition remains, for now, in a House committee.
By Dave Schechter
February 10, 2022, 5:11 pm
Georgia Bill Would Define Antisemitism
The legislation filed Feb. 7 would make the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition the basis for legal actions regarding antisemitism.
By Dave Schechter
Jewish groups in Atlanta are keeping a close eye on legislation under consideration during the current session of the Georgia General Assembly.
January 17, 2022, 8:38 am
Jewish Interests Under the Gold Dome
Federation and other communal groups will monitor the state legislature during the next 12 weeks.
By Dave Schechter
Kara Litwin, studied on this UGA campus and called the student government’s approval of the resolution a “proactive step for the Jewish community.”
December 22, 2021, 2:18 pm
YIR: UGA Jewish Students Back Anti-Semitism Definition
April 2021: Though the same standard has been adopted by the U.S. government, critics contend that it could be used to stifle debate on Israel-Palestinian issue.
By Dave Schechter
Bruce Weinstein was awarded Hillels of Georgia’s Billi & Bernie Marcus Visionary Award.
April 15, 2021, 4:39 pm
Weinstein Recognized by Hillels of Georgia
Philanthropist receives Billi and Bernie Marcus Visionary Award.
By Robyn Spizman
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