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Matthew H. Bernstein has taught film and media at Emory University for 37 years.
May 27, 2026, 10:20 am
Bernstein Retires from Emory
The popular film and media studies professor and important supporter of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has been with Emory University for 37 years.
By Bob Bahr
Gary Snyder, Ellen Monk, Sandra Cuttler, and Dr. Gary Lotner are longtime AJFF supporters.
February 25, 2026, 10:31 am
AJFF Hosts Opening Night Gala
Prior to the opening night film, restaurants and dessert vendors filled two rooms with delectable choices.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The opening night film is “Once Upon My Mother,” a story of how one mother fights for the future of her disabled son.
February 11, 2026, 10:43 am
AJFF Returns with Another Strong Lineup
Forty-nine films are scheduled, with four programs of shorts at four theaters around the community.
By Bob Bahr
More than 100 students from nine area high schools took part in the Atlanta Jewish Film’s first annual student film competition.
December 31, 2025, 12:03 am
ATL Jewish Film Announces Student Film Winners
Entries from 10 local high schools were part of this year’s initial launch.
By Bob Bahr
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Gala Concert on Oct 20 will feature The Temple and Ebenezer Baptist Church choirs as part of the lineup.
October 16, 2025, 10:31 am
AJFF Gala Concert with ASO Adds Interfaith Choirs
A one-night performance on Oct. 20 at Atlanta Symphony Hall will feature a compilation of cultural expressions.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
ATL Jewish Film Board Chair James Anderson (left) and Kenny Blank, artistic and executive director, announced major changes earlier this month.
August 27, 2025, 10:49 am
AJFF Rebrands and Expands Its Programming
Board President James Anderson, who took over in June, sees the new plan as sharpening the focus of the organization.
By Bob Bahr
Stuart Chafetz will conduct the evening of music on Oct. 20 at Symphony Hall to celebrate the magic of Jewish cinema // Photo Credit: Pat Johnson
August 13, 2025, 10:36 am
AJFF Premiers October Gala at Symphony Hall
Celebrating 25 years, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival expects a sellout crowd on Oct. 20 with Stuart Chafetz conducting.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
American Jewish Committee’s Dov Wilker shared emotional moments after his family’s tribute to him.
May 14, 2025, 10:55 am
American Jewish Committee Tributes Wilker
Dov Wilker was honored in an emotional tribute held at the Woodruff Arts Center on May 4.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The stars of the closing night film, “Cheers To Life,” as well as the producer and director of the film came from Brazil for the evening’s program.
March 12, 2025, 11:27 am
AJFF Wraps Another Successful Festival
Plans for a 25th anniversary concert in October were announced during closing night program.
By Bob Bahr
AJFF machers Dr. Matt Bernstein, Emory University professor, Amy Arno, AJFF Development Director, Kenny Blank, AJFF Executive Director, Sari Earle AJFF board member, and Dina Gerson, President of AJFF Board of Directors // All photos by Howard Mendel 
February 26, 2025, 10:42 am
AJFF Celebrates 25 Years of Jewish Films
A star-studded movie cast mingled with Atlanta Jewish Film Festival guests and gourmet food selections.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Kenny Blank Vision Initiative is a $2.5 million fundraising campaign named for the festival’s director.
January 15, 2025, 11:43 am
AJFF set to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival plans $2.5 million campaign to enhance year-round programming.
By Bob Bahr
Kenny Blank, left, with the late Shari Lewis’ daughter, Mallory, and the Lamb Chop puppet at AJFF Closing night // Photo Credit: Eric Burkard
March 13, 2024, 10:15 am
AJFF Closing Night was a Nod to Nostalgia
Final film of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival was a reminder of how times have changed for the movie going public in America.
By Bob Bahr
AJFF Executive and Artistic Director Kenny Blank (right) concurred with event co-chair Martha Jo Katz about how far the festival has progressed in almost 25 years // All Photos by Howard Mendel
February 28, 2024, 10:18 am
AJFF Opening Gala Outdoes Previous Year
Gov. Brian Kemp. Kenny Blank, and Holly Firfer were among the “stars” on hand to address the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival crowd.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
A "gentle bear of a man," Henry Gracz interacted with the Jewish community on numerous fronts // Photo Courtesy of The Georgia Bulletin
February 20, 2024, 1:05 pm
Jewish Community Loses a Friend and Ally
A "gentle bear of a man," Henry Gracz interacted with the Jewish community on numerous fronts.
By Dave Schechter
The multiple award winner, “Seven Blessings,” is one of 17 feature films about Israel in this year’s festival.
January 10, 2024, 1:20 pm
AJFF Announces 2024 Festival Lineup
Sixty films from 20 countries are included in this year’s festival.
By Bob Bahr
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