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Letters to the Editor

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Letters to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Rabbi Dr. Scott B. Saulson

By Rabbi Dr. Scott B. Saulson

Closing ThoughtsNisan Reintroduces the World to Spring

By Rabbi Richard Baroff

Publisher's NotePassover is About Freedom

By Michael Morris

April 17, 2024, 12:29 pm

Nisan Reintroduces the World to Spring

Rabbi Baroff recounts the historical relevance of the month of Nisan, known in Biblical times as Aviv.

By Rabbi Richard Baroff

April 17, 2024, 10:18 am

Letter to the Editor: Rabbi Dr. Scott B. Saulson

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By Rabbi Dr. Scott B. Saulson

April 17, 2024, 10:17 am

Letter to the Editor: Toby F. Block

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By Toby F. Block

April 17, 2024, 10:16 am

Passover is About Freedom

AJT Owner and Publisher Michael Morris shares his thoughts on Passover and relates the holiday to some of the crises going on around the world.

By Michael Morris

April 16, 2024, 3:12 pm

Living in the Present

Dave has learned valuable lessons in the year since suffering a heart attack, but he misses the deep dish pizza.

By Dave Schechter

March 27, 2024, 12:23 pm

Antisemitism is Now Very Real

The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol helped to support the Hamas attack on Israel.

By Allen Lipis

March 26, 2024, 4:28 pm

Leave an Empty Chair at Your Seder Table

Passover will not be a "chag sameach," a happy holiday, for the families of those killed on Oct. 7 and those still held hostage.

By Dave Schechter

March 13, 2024, 2:02 pm

A Mitzvah and a Swim Meet

Shaindle shares a compelling narrative about a recent memorable interaction she had while attending her granddaughter’s swimming competition.

By Shaindle Schmuckler

March 13, 2024, 10:13 am

An Uncomfortable Question for the Seder Table

A rabbi asks: Can we grieve for Israelis AND for Palestinians — even if we believe that the war was necessary?

By Dave Schechter

March 13, 2024, 10:13 am

Letter to the Editor: Kimball Shinkoskey

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By Kimball Shinkoskey

March 13, 2024, 10:13 am

Letter to the Editor: Caroline Stover

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By Caroline Stover

February 28, 2024, 2:31 pm

Be Prepared

For better or worse, Chana’s upbringing has left her ready to take on just about anything.

By Chana Shapiro

February 28, 2024, 10:16 am

Antisemitism Bill Abstention Draws Questions, Rebuke

Legislator's decision not to vote on antisemitism definition surprised, upset Jewish groups.

By Dave Schechter

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

February 14, 2024, 3:29 pm

Leap Year Brings Purim Katan

Purim Katan becomes necessary during leap years, when there are two Adars in the calendar rather than one, and 13 months rather than 12.

By Rabbi Richard Baroff