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The group spent a few weeks in southern Israel, where it was safer.
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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.
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
The day started as a typical school day at Decatur High School whose population is approximately 1,900.
April 29, 2026, 2:06 pm
Incident at Decatur High Embroils Jewish Community
A swastika was drawn in chalk during an outside art project.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“This is the first time we’ve been apart on Passover in 62 years,” said Gene Rubel about his wife, Myrna, being unable to return to Atlanta prior to Passover.
April 15, 2026, 4:07 pm
Iran War Strands Atlantans for Passover
Several Jewish Atlantans were either left stranded in Atlanta or Israel and scrambled to change their travel plans.
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
Israeli Police have presented new evidence of sexual assaults by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023.
January 10, 2024, 1:22 pm
Community Shines Light on Sexual Assaults by Hamas
Chanukah program highlighted the sexual violence on Oct. 7.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
(From left) Rabbi Ari Kaiman; Rabbi Natan Trief; Senior Rabbi Yossi New
January 10, 2024, 1:19 pm
Synagogues Help Congregants Process Israel War
As Atlantans grapple with their emotions, they seek community.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Delta Air Lines and El Al began code sharing on Jan. 1, providing travelers with more options.
January 10, 2024, 1:19 pm
Delta and El Al Started Codeshare Jan. 1
The planned code sharing is particularly significant because Delta is still not providing nonstop service to Tel Aviv due to the war.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“In order to get back to the idea of dividing the land, of negotiating peace or talking to the Palestinians, etc., one has to deal first and foremost with the emotional trauma that we are going through and the need and demand for full sense of security for all people,” said Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
December 27, 2023, 10:49 am
U.S. Plans for Two-State Solution Appear Stymied
November IDI survey shows Israelis split on the formula.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Michael Morris, AJT owner and publisher, proudly holds the first-place award for all to see.
December 27, 2023, 10:40 am
YIR: AJT Wins First Place for Best Website
AJT freelancers Jan Jaben-Eilon and Dave Schechter were also awarded for their editorial selections.
By Sasha Heller
Amitai Ben Zvi, shown along with his caregiver, now a hostage in Gaza, was 80 when he was shot and killed Oct. 7.
December 27, 2023, 10:35 am
YIR: Father of Local Israeli Murdered on Oct. 7
The 80-year-old man who had Parkinson’s disease was one of 46 people murdered that day on Kibbutz Nir Oz.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Fayetteville resident Lyla Caplan, 17, (on left) with a friend before the war started in Israel on Oct. 7.
December 27, 2023, 10:34 am
YIR: Atlantan is Glad Her 15 Minutes of Fame is Over
The CEO of an Israeli travel agency arranged outbound flight for students.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Delta is not the only U.S. airline to cease service into or out of Israel. Within a week of the outbreak of hostilities, the U.S. State Department raised its travel advisory to Level 3, asking citizens to reconsider travel to Israel.
December 27, 2023, 10:34 am
YIR: Delta Cancels Atlanta Service to Israel Indefinitely
The airline directly contacted Atlanta travelers who had flight reservations to Israel before Oct. 11, 2023, when flights were stopped, offering a special travel waiver.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing more than 1,400 people and taking nearly 250 hostages.
December 27, 2023, 10:34 am
YIR: Terror Attacks in Israel Stunned, Shocked Jewish Atlanta
Jewish Atlantans with friends and family in Israel checked on their welfare, while others reported receiving expressions of sympathy and prayers from non-Jewish friends and even strangers.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Zach Rosenzweig with wife, Yoella, and son, Ariel.
December 27, 2023, 10:32 am
YIR: Life In Israel Changed for Former Atlantans
Israelis are still dealing with national tragedy and trauma.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Sgt. Rose Ida Lubin was laid to rest at Mount Herzl cemetery on Nov. 9 after being stabbed to death while on patrol in Old Jerusalem City.
December 27, 2023, 10:32 am
YIR: Lubin’s Family Continues to Honor Her Short Life
The 20-year-old IDF officer was stabbed to death in November in Jerusalem.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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