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Since the program debuted in December 1999, 800,000 young Jewish adults, from 68 countries, have participated in Birthright (birthrightisrael.com) trips. Some 600,000 have come from the U.S., among them 9,500 from the Atlanta area.
August 31, 2022, 12:01 pm
Birthright’s ‘Delightfully Imperfect’ Israel
Since the first plane carrying college students touched down in late December 1999, 800,000 young Jewish adults have participated in Birthright trips.
By Dave Schechter
May 11, 2022, 12:36 pm
Rabbinic Statement on Reproductive Freedom
The Atlanta Rabbinical Association expresses its collective perspective on the issue of the U.S. Supreme Court potentially overturning Roe V. Wade.
By Atlanta Rabbinical Association
Rabbi Bradley G. Levenberg, Temple Sinai.
April 20, 2022, 2:00 pm
Blending Jewish and Non-Jewish Holidays – Can it be done?
The AJT interviewed a few local Reform leaders who deal with these questions several times throughout the year and asked if they had any words of wisdom for interfaith families.
By Vickie Carroll
Jonathan Arogeti is co-chair of Repair the World Atlanta Advisory Council, which supports local fundraising and peer-to-peer service efforts
April 20, 2022, 1:59 pm
Arogeti to Focus on Service in the Community
Jonathan Arogeti has played a key role in supporting local fundraising efforts and elevating programs in Atlanta.
By Compiled by AJT staff
March 15, 2022, 6:06 pm
25th Tenenbaum Lecture Focuses on Climate Change
Professor Hava Tirosh-Samuelson will speak on “Judaism and Climate Change: Environmental Ethics and Social Activism.”
By Bob Bahr
Temple Sinai Cantor Beth Schafer said the new state laws hindering access to abortion actually threaten religious freedom because they elevate some Christian beliefs about abortion over Jewish beliefs.
February 23, 2022, 3:50 pm
Atlanta Clergy Support NCJW’s Repro Shabbat
Community leaders offered congregants a Jewish framework for reproductive justice as part of The National Council of Jewish Women’s Repro Shabbat.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“Seder” from the “Tradition” series (pen and ink marker)
February 17, 2022, 5:26 pm
Flora Rosefsky’s Jewish Art Inspires Social Change
Her work, which will be on view at the MJCCA Gallery through March, expresses a sincere respect for the beauty of Judaism and a concern for the health of our environment.
By Suzanne Katz Karlick
February 3, 2022, 6:53 pm
Exclusive: Colleyville Rabbi Talks About Being Held Hostage
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker opens up about the synagogue hostage incident, his thoughts on Judaism and why prayers (and just breathing) hold a bit more meaning for him now.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Roni Robbins with the first shipment of her new book, “Hands of Gold.”
January 28, 2022, 4:19 pm
Robbins’ New Novel Finds Silver Lining in Misfortune
Roni Robbins new novel was inspired by her grandfather’s recorded memories that weave together a family’s history over much of the last hundred years.
Three generations of the Edelson family in LaGrange enjoy a home visit with Rabbi Markovits.
January 28, 2022, 2:23 pm
Chabad of Rural Georgia Launches Outreach Campaign
Rabbi Chaim Markovits and his wife, Chayala, are traveling throughout rural Georgia to connect often unaffiliated Jews with their roots.
By Debbie Diamond
After playing intermittently for the Philadelphia Flyers for a couple seasons, Mark Friedman joined Jason Zucker in Pittsburgh last February and now hopes to become a consistent contributor for a team eyeing a Stanley Cup championship.
January 26, 2022, 6:05 pm
Jewish Players No Longer Exception on NHL Rosters
“We’re probably looking at a record number of Jewish players in the league right now,” said Mathieu Schneider, arguably the most famous Jewish hockey player of all time.
By David Ostrowsky
RYAN TURELL: POSITION: Guard HEIGHT 6-7 CLASS Senior HOMETOWN Los Angeles, Calif. HIGHSCHOOL Valley Torah MAJOR Marketing
January 17, 2022, 9:58 am
The NBA’s Next Jewish Jordan
Only a few Jewish basketball players have ever been given the coveted title.
By David Ostrowsky
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
December 23, 2021, 1:59 pm
What Would You Tell Your 15-Year-Old Self?
Four Atlantans look back at their youth, through the lens of their present wisdom.
By Chana Shapiro
December 22, 2021, 4:20 pm
Weber Athletes to Compete in 2022 Maccabiah Games
Aaron Bock, Caleb Ouanounou and Harry Kitey will finally get their chance to compete when the games resume in Israel this July.
By David Ostrowsky
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