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National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Sherry Frank and Debra Saxe, recipient of the 2026 Sherry Z. Frank Leadership Award
June 17, 2026, 10:24 am
NCJW Spring Program Focuses on Justice, Leadership
Installation of new board and officers also held.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The new “Change Agent Adventure Children’s Gallery” is the first attraction at the National Center designed for children.
May 13, 2026, 11:26 am
Children’s Exhibit Aims to Create Community Leaders
Latest gallery to open at National Center for Civil and Human Rights is designed to encourage community activism.
By Bob Bahr
The student members of the Cristo Rey Garden Club worked side by side with Downtown Atlanta Inc.’s operations team this year to plant 10,000 bulbs.
April 29, 2026, 10:33 am
Jesuit High Students Plant Daffodils Downtown
Students at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School participated by planting daffodils together with Downtown Atlanta Inc.’s Clean Safe and Served team and Gibbs Landscaping Co.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Arthur Blank cuts the ribbon on a new wing bearing his name at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
November 24, 2025, 10:30 am
National Center Receives $58M Expansion and Facelift
New building at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is aiming for more participation by families and young people.
By Bob Bahr
Artist Fabian Williams works on his large-scale mural of the 1906 race riot that was recently completed in south Atlanta.
October 29, 2025, 10:43 am
THEN & NOW: Riot Darkened Atlanta’s Reputation for Racial Peace
The 1906 breakdown in public order led to at least 25 deaths and eventually may have influenced the future of Jews in the community.
By Bob Bahr
Peter Tran pictured with his Yiddish poetry.
October 1, 2025, 10:52 am
Meet Peter Tran: An Unexpected Yiddish Fellow Traveler
Tran, who isn’t Jewish, shares his journey into Yiddish language and culture.
By Chana Shapiro
The Unity Dinner sponsored by Hillel and the United Negro College Fund was the first of 10 such dinners around the country that will be held over the next school year.
November 25, 2024, 11:27 am
Jewish & Black Students Help Launch Unity Program
Joint effort by Hillel and the United Negro College Fund is aimed at renewing student dialogue.
By Bob Bahr
For the second consecutive year, leaders from the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation came together to run activity-based workshops as part of the First Tee Leadership Academy to empower dozens of teens across America // Photo Credit: First Tee/Decisive Moment Events
July 17, 2024, 11:43 am
Local Leadership Academy Tees Off
The First Tee Leadership Academy, supported by the PGA TOUR Superstore and Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, welcomed 48 high school students to Atlanta from June 17-21.
By David Ostrowsky
Paul Wolpe has guided Emory’s Center for Ethics for more than 16 years.
May 1, 2024, 10:22 am
Wolpe Starts New Emory Center to Cool Conflicts
Mediation and conflict resolution will be important goals of new national center that Emory professor Paul Wolpe is creating.
By Bob Bahr
Daniel Dorfman, Larry Dorfman, and Jori Mendel, of Roots
February 14, 2024, 10:07 am
Dorfmans Unveil New Investing Model
Community leader Jori Mendel joins Roots as partner and Chief Growth and Community Development Officer.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Rabbi Joshua Heller, Jill Savitt, Chris Carr, Eytan Davidson, Darius Jones, Doug Shipman, Lee May // Photo Credit: Jolie Loren
December 27, 2023, 10:51 am
Ceremony Spotlights Threat of Antisemitism
On Dec. 12, Shine A Light, ADL Southeast, National Black Empowerment Council and National Center for Civil and Human Rights hosted a menorah lighting ceremony and program.
By Compiled by AJT staff
December 27, 2023, 10:35 am
YIR: Alterman – Friedman Wedding Launches Life of Beautiful Music
Both Alterman and Friedman share a lifelong interest in music.
By Bob Bahr
Laura Adams and Andrew Feiler relax with rescue pup Vera on the steps of their historic renovation of the B. Mifflin Hood Brick Company into their home and art studio // Photos by Howard Mendel
July 27, 2023, 1:33 pm
Chai Style Art: Dancing With Wolves on the BeltLine
Artist Laura Adams and author/photographer Andrew Feiler share their fascinating journey of restoring a part of Southern history and providing public art.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
NCJW Atlanta’s Sheroes co-chairs, Diana Silverman and Rachel Silverman, preside over the sold-out luncheon.
May 10, 2023, 12:30 pm
NCJW Honors Local Sheroes
The National Council of Jewish Women-Atlanta Section honored local community members for their impact.
By Compiled by AJT staff
“L’chaim,” a documentary about Jews in modern Germany, was one of the featured productions at the International Youth Film Festival.
November 30, 2022, 3:40 pm
Atlanta Teen Premieres International Youth Film Festival
Pace Academy student uses the opportunities presented by the pandemic to produce an event with a lengthy reach.
By Bob Bahr
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