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The AJFF’s closing night film, “We Met At Grossinger’s,” was an affectionate look back at American Jewish life in a different era.
March 11, 2026, 2:20 pm
AJFF Wraps with Love for The Catskills
The closing night festival film paid loving tribute to Grossingers, the once-legendary Catskills resort.
By Bob Bahr
Jeffrey Stepakoff is leading an ambitious program to develop the next generation of Georgia film writer and directors.
October 16, 2025, 10:37 am
Stepakoff is Building New Film Writing Program
His program at the Trilith Institute is based on creating homegrown productions with local talent.
By Bob Bahr
(From left) Tyler Pirrung as Leo Bloom alongside Adam Shapiro as Max Bialystock, and Celine Sullivan as Ulla in Broadway’s most Tony-Awarded musical of all time, “The Producers,” a Mel Brooks musical // Photo Credit: City Springs Theatre Company
September 17, 2025, 10:56 am
‘The Producers’ Produces Prankish Fun
Broadway once again returns to Sandy Springs with a must-see run of Mel Brooks’ classic comedy.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The big production numbers in “The Producers” film featured singers and dancers in Nazi uniforms, an eyebrow raising sight for some.
August 27, 2025, 11:12 am
Legacy of ‘The Producers’ Lives On
Mel Brooks became a screenwriter and movie director on the project that launched the show business phenomenon.
By Bob Bahr
Lois Reitzes will retire from WABE’s “City Lights” in late June.
June 11, 2025, 10:36 am
Local Icon Reitzes Plans Her Exit
Lois Reitzes is stepping down from her prominent weekday role at WABE-FM 90.1, the local National Public Radio affiliate.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
In “History of the World Part II,” Noah stocks his ark with dogs.
March 29, 2023, 2:53 pm
At 97, Mel Brooks is Back with More Laughs
His new series on Hulu, “History of The World Part II” opened earlier in March.
By Bob Bahr
Mel Brooks, who began his successful career as a writer in early television, was big fan of the Automat.
August 31, 2022, 12:10 pm
Mel Brooks Featured in Film Tribute to the Automat
A new documentary recounts the growth and decline of the once iconic chain of self-service restaurants.
By Bob Bahr
July 1, 2020, 6:54 am
Carl Reiner, Comedy’s Rare Untortured Genius
Writer, director and comedic legend, born to Jewish immigrants in New York, created ‘Dick Van Dyke Show,’ pioneered sitcom and sketch TV programs.
By HILLEL ITALIE
Leonard Cohen and his relationship with the subject of his song, “So Long, Marianne” is the focus of a new documentary.
July 24, 2019, 11:46 am
Jewish Culture This Week
If you’re looking for culture in Atlanta, you’ll find it in two productions of iconic Jewish performers shown at local theaters.
By Bob Bahr
(From left) Carl Reiner, George Shapiro, Mel Brooks and Norman Lear are enjoying old age in "If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast."
January 11, 2018, 3:18 pm
AJFF Review: Enjoy the Feast of Life With ‘Obit’
Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, Betty White and others enliven "If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast."
By Lou Ladinsky
Liberation in Europe leads to impromptu prayer services in "GI Jews."
January 11, 2018, 1:08 pm
AJFF Review: Fighting for Right With ‘GI Jews’
The Jewish Americans who battled in Europe and the Pacific during World War II tell their stories at last.
By Dave Schechter
January 12, 2017, 2:46 pm
AJFF: On Holocaust Humor, ‘Laugh’ Goes There
By Kevin C. Madigan
April 15, 2013, 9:27 pm
What’s Happening: Laughs, Talk and Concerts
By Atlanta Jewish Times
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