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Wilmington has one of the country’s largest collections of historic neighborhoods.
July 7, 2022, 2:18 pm
Wilmington’s Storied Jewish History
The city is home to one of America’s oldest synagogues and a thriving Jewish film festival.
By Bob Bahr
The mayor of Cabo San Lucas, other local dignitaries and friends from all over the world attended the ceremony. Rabbi Chaim Kassorla, who is the Schinazis’ rabbi in Atlanta, spoke a few words, as did Rabbi David Blumenthal, a retired professor of Judaic studies at Emory University.
July 6, 2022, 11:37 am
A Contemporary Jewish Center Comes to Cabo San Lucas
The center in downtown Cabo San Lucas houses a synagogue, a mikvah, two restaurants, four guest rooms for Shabbat-observant visitors and a rabbi's quarters.
By Ursula Blumenthal
April 4, 2022, 11:10 am
It’s Time to Sound Off
The AJT provides several social media platforms for readers and members of the Jewish community to share their thoughts on all things related to Jewish life in Atlanta.
Children watch in awe of the whale exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium during the Atlanta Jewish Times’ annual Jewish Life Festival.
March 15, 2022, 6:08 pm
3rd Annual Atlanta Jewish Life Festival
More than 2,000 community members gathered at the Georgia Aquarium to celebrate Jewish life, food and culture.
Kyle Simon davening in Israel with another participant on his 2018 Birthright trip.
February 18, 2022, 4:43 pm
Abilities Alliance Advocates for Greater Inclusivity
The Jewish Abilities Alliance aims to make community organizations more inclusive and welcoming to people with disabilities.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
January 17, 2022, 10:06 am
COVID-19’s Toll on Jewish Atlanta
The rate of increase in new cases is rivaling — and in some areas exceeding — the Jan. 21 peaks, both statewide and in the metro area.
By Dave Schechter
January 17, 2022, 8:02 am
Judaism Caribbean Style
In this week's 'Closing Thoughts' Rabbi Ruth recounts her visit to a unique Jewish congregation in Colombia.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
College campuses have increasingly seen anti-Israel rallies and demonstrations.
December 15, 2021, 1:31 pm
Lipstadt Calls for Anti-Semitism Education at Home
Recent report by the Anti Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee point to rapid rise in anti-Semitism in schools and colleges.
By Bob Bahr
November 17, 2021, 6:12 pm
A Wedding Reflection: Paula and Hymie
Hymie and Paula met in a tiny hamlet in Poland in 1937. Hitler and his army would soon be on the move.
By Shaindle Schmuckler
Michal Hart Hillman is the chair of the Lilith magazine’s board of directors.
October 13, 2021, 12:28 pm
Atlanta’s Hillman Chairs Lilith Magazine Board
Independent, Jewish and frankly feminist since 1976, Lilith’s mission is to be the feminist change-agent in the Jewish community.
By Susanne Katz Karlick
October 1, 2021, 1:31 pm
Closing Thoughts: Ancient Ethiopian Jewish Holiday Teaches Hope
The ancient holiday of Sigd, recently added to the Israeli national calendar, reminds us to embrace hope wholeheartedly.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Ronnie Leet outside of the historic synagogue in Selma.
September 8, 2021, 4:54 pm
Jews Continue to Call the Rural South ‘Home’
Jewish communities in Rome and Selma find themselves struggling to survive as younger generations continue to leave for the big cities.
By Nathan Posner
September 3, 2021, 4:31 pm
Elliot B. Karp’s 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By Elliot B. Karp
Some 300 viewers tuned in for the Jewish Journalism and the Jewish Future panel discussion.
August 26, 2021, 2:39 pm
The Future of Jewish Journalism
“Jewish Future Pledge” hosted the international event over Zoom on August 16, to discuss the future of journalism with the Jewish “heavy hitters” of the industry.”
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
August 13, 2021, 12:14 pm
2021 Synagogue Guide for Jewish Atlanta
Find your place for the High Holidays with this list of Synagogues located around Jewish Atlanta. Shuls are listed by Denomination.
By Compiled by AJT staff
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