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“Israelis and Americans will now be able to travel between our countries with greater ease and accessibility,” said Anat Sultan-Dadon, Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States.
October 11, 2023, 10:57 am
Israel Accepted into U.S. Visa Waiver Program
Travel between the two countries should be easier and Atlanta may benefit.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt spoke at a roundtable discussion to combat antisemitism in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 7, 2022 // Photos taken by Nathan Posner for AJT
December 13, 2022, 4:37 pm
White House Convenes Roundtable on Antisemitism
Jewish leaders gathered at the White House with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and White House leaders, as the Jewish community continues to face rising incidents of antisemitism.
By Nathan Posner
Emory Professor Miriam Udel is taking over leadership of the Tam Institute for Jewish Studies. She won a National Jewish Book award in 2017 for “Never Better: The Modern Jewish Picaresque.”
July 7, 2022, 11:55 am
Miriam Udel Named Director of Tam Jewish Institute
Yiddish studies professor to succeed Eric Goldstein who led effort to reorganize the Tam Institute.
By Bob Bahr
Congregation Or VeShalom, on North Druid Hills Road, went through a contentious battle over location in the late 1960s.
October 27, 2021, 4:35 pm
The Synagogue Boards at the Center of Atlanta History
Leaders of three Atlanta synagogues faced down numerous challenges over the last 50 years.
By Bob Bahr
American historian and author Deborah Lipstadt poses for photographer at the Rome Film festival in Rome, October 17, 2016. (Gregorio Borgia/AP)
August 1, 2021, 4:55 pm
Holocaust Historian Deborah Lipstadt Nominated as US Anti-Semitism Envoy
Diverse array of Jewish groups welcome announcement, which also included tapping of New York LGBT synagogue Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum to Commission on International Religious Freedom.
By Jacob Magid
Congregation Beth Jacob is among synagogues winning grants encouraging a return to shul.
July 27, 2021, 5:04 pm
Beth Jacob Winner of Grant
The Orthodox Union awarded $100,000 in grants to 35 synagogues in the U.S. and Canada.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Students at Torah Day School of Atlanta are among almost 2,000 enrolled in Atlanta Jewish day schools, according to the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.
July 17, 2020, 6:06 am
Jewish Day Schools Struggle to Survive
High tuition costs in an uncertain economy among challenges threatening future.
By Bob Bahr
Photo by Zush Photography // Atlantans in New York for the Orthodox Union’s home and job relocation fair were” Hannah Fleshel, Josh Joel, Amy Solomon and Ethan Solomon.
December 4, 2019, 10:34 am
Atlantans Try to Woo Orthodox From New York
Four representatives of the Toco Hills Orthodox community met in New York City Nov. 24 to participate in the Orthodox Union’s Jewish Community Home and Job Relocation Fair.
By Roni Robbins
Allen Fagin is Orthodox Union’s vice president.
July 10, 2019, 10:39 am
Kosher Food Lifeline Feeds Hungry Atlanta Jews
An Atlanta nonprofit, Yad L’Yad, is among kosher food programs nationwide to receive money from a new division of the Orthodox Union.
By Chloe Levitas
Atlanta teens were among 46 Georgia NCSY participants at a celebration in Israel, which included musical performances and guest speakers.
August 9, 2018, 3:16 pm
Teens Join NCSY in Israel
46 Georgia teens participated in this year's Yom NCSY celebration outside Jerusalem July 25.
By AJT Staff
Renee Kutner, Rachel Anisfeld, Miriam Udel, Ilana Weissmark, Deborah Wenger, Rivka Monheit, Meena Viswanath, Chanie Steinberg, Rebecca Winter and Talya Gorsetman participate in Purim festivities at Young Israel of Toco Hills.
July 18, 2018, 2:08 pm
Young Israel of Toco Hills Wins OU Grant
Young Israel of Toco Hills has been awarded $5,000 by the Orthodox Union’s Women’s Initiative Challenge Grant.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
Rabbis Emanuel Feldman and Rabbi Ilan Feldman answer questions about their experiences during the Six-Day War.
From the WebJune 23, 2017, 2:09 pm
What’s It Like to Be the Rav’s Child?
Rabbis Emanuel and Ilan Feldman reflect on the multigenerational rabbinic life for Jewish Action magazine.
Washington's Ohev Sholom -- The National Synagogue, is one of four Orthodox Union members employing women in rabbinic roles. (Screen grab from https://ostns.org)
From the WebMay 11, 2017, 10:54 am
OU to Meet With 4 Shuls Employing Rabbinic Women
Some see a threat of punitive action, possibly including expulsion from the Orthodox organization.
HK Nola chef Harveen Khera with "Chopped Junior" champion Kaj Friss-Hecht
February 3, 2017, 6:43 am
Big Game Bet; Female Clergy; Settlement Confusion
Here are the things you need to know in Jewish Atlanta on Friday, Feb. 3.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
August 18, 2015, 3:31 pm
Orthodox Union Opens Southeast Office
By Atlanta Jewish Times
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