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Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta (JCRC) will hold its quarterly Community Council on April 30 at Congregation Ohr HaTorah.
April 15, 2026, 10:46 am
JCRC to Host Community Council on April 30
The meeting will focus on food insecurity in the U.S. and Israel.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Congregation Ohr Hatorah Rabbi Adam Starr address the Council.
March 11, 2026, 11:57 am
JCRC Spreads News of Atlanta’s War Response
About two dozen people attended the briefing at Congregation Ohr HaTorah in Toco Hills.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta (JCRC) will hold its quarterly Community Council at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at Congregation Ohr HaTorah.
February 20, 2026, 2:14 pm
JCRC of Atlanta to Host Community Council March 3
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta (JCRC) will hold its quarterly Community Council at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at Congregation Ohr HaTorah.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta will host Peach Politics 2026 on Feb. 10 at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building.
January 28, 2026, 10:23 am
JCRC to Host Peach Politics Breakfast & Panel
The event will be held on Feb. 10 at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building.
By Compiled by AJT staff
“Affordability” will be spoken of early and often during this year’s state legislative session. In this election year, legislating and campaigning may overlap.
January 14, 2026, 10:44 am
Jewish Groups Eye Georgia Legislature
"Affordability" will be spoken of early and often. In this election year, legislating and campaigning may overlap.
By Dave Schechter
Debra Shigley lost in the primary election for state Senate District 21 to Republican Jason Dickerson.
December 30, 2025, 11:45 pm
2025 YIR: Shigley Loses Second Race for the Legislature
Shigley won 39.5 percent of the primary vote, finishing well ahead of six Republicans, but not enough to win the seat outright.
By Dave Schechter
Debra Shigley was defeated Sept. 23 in her bid to represent state Senate District 21.
September 26, 2025, 10:35 am
Shigley Loses State Senate Bid
Democratic Rep. Esther Panitch remains the only Jewish member of the General Assembly.
By Dave Schechter
With all precincts reporting, Debra Shigley had received 39.51 percent, outpacing six Republican rivals.
August 27, 2025, 12:10 pm
Shigley in State Senate Runoff
Scheduling election on Rosh Hashanah is "deeply concerning," says Jewish Community Relations Council.
By Dave Schechter
December 25, 2024, 11:25 am
YIR: Jewish Atlanta Leaders Reflect on Israel Trip
The week was "intense and important and meaningful," Eric Robbins, former Federation president and CEO, said.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul defeated challenger Dontaye Carter in a runoff held on Dec. 2.
October 16, 2024, 11:37 am
It’s Georgia, Again, in 2024
As the election nears, the refrain remains: "Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind."
By Dave Schechter
Rabbi Daniel Dorsch of Congregation Etz Chaim speaks at a Feb. 18 Israel trip forum. Listening (from left) are Rich Walter, Jewish Federation vice president; Leslie Anderson, Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta executive director, and Eric Robbins, Federation president and CEO.
February 28, 2024, 10:18 am
Jewish Atlanta Leaders Reflect on Israel Trip
The week was "intense and important and meaningful," Eric Robbins, Federation president and CEO, said.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
February 28, 2024, 10:16 am
Antisemitism Bill Abstention Draws Questions, Rebuke
Legislator's decision not to vote on antisemitism definition surprised, upset Jewish groups.
By Dave Schechter
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
October 18, 2023, 3:25 pm
In-Person Briefing on Israel at War
The event, featuring Drs. Michael Koplow and Eli Sperling, will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24. at the Selig Center.
By Provided by JCRC of Atlanta
Atlanta cycling group and friends: (from left) Lou Jacobs, Deborah Jacobs, Ryan Kaplan, Shelley Gaynes, Bruce Gaynes, Sasha Robbins, Benjamin Rawn, Marcia Miller, Mark Miller, Cherie Aviv, Eric Robbins; not pictured: Gary Aviv.
July 26, 2023, 10:17 am
Atlanta Cyclists Ride for the Living in Krakow
The four-day event enables participants to immerse themselves in Krakow’s Jewish past, present, and future.
By Debbie Diamond
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