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Jones and Segall enjoy the local alpacas. // Photos by Abie Livesay Photography
November 28, 2022, 11:31 am
Media Star Segall Marries in Telluride
Laurie Segall and Jon Jones celebrated their union with 100 wedding guests tucked in the San Juan Mountains.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Michèle Taylor (seen here at the State Department in December) is about to take up her post as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
February 23, 2022, 3:55 pm
Michèle Taylor Now ‘Madame Ambassador’
The daughter of a Holocaust survivors is expected to take her oath of office as United States Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council, where Israel will be high on the Council’s agenda.
By Dave Schechter
After playing intermittently for the Philadelphia Flyers for a couple seasons, Mark Friedman joined Jason Zucker in Pittsburgh last February and now hopes to become a consistent contributor for a team eyeing a Stanley Cup championship.
January 26, 2022, 6:05 pm
Jewish Players No Longer Exception on NHL Rosters
“We’re probably looking at a record number of Jewish players in the league right now,” said Mathieu Schneider, arguably the most famous Jewish hockey player of all time.
By David Ostrowsky
Michèle Taylor has been nominated to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
December 22, 2021, 2:00 pm
YIR: Biden Nominates Atlantan to U.N. Human Rights Council
October 2021: Michèle Taylor is an Atlanta resident and has been active in Jewish, Holocaust, human rights, and political organizations.
By Dave Schechter
Congressman Hank Johnson of the 4th district of Georgia.
December 22, 2021, 1:59 pm
YIR: Georgia Congressman Explains Iron Dome ‘Present’ Vote
September 2021: Congressman Hank Johnson called the $1 billion for Iron Dome resupply an “exorbitant emergency request.”
By Dave Schechter
December 21, 2021, 5:03 pm
Jewish Atlanta Remembers Isakson as a Friend
The late Senator was “an incredible example of the importance of finding common ground and mutual respect.”
By Dave Schechter
September 29, 2021, 5:48 pm
Georgia Congressman Explains Iron Dome ‘Present’ Vote
The 4th District congressman opposes spending $1 billion to resupply Israel’s anti-rocket defense system, calling it an “exorbitant emergency request.”
By Dave Schechter
September 20, 2021, 10:07 am
Judaism Inspired Schwartz’s Pursuit of Justice
The attorney was known to say, “We don’t help individuals in need because they are Jews. We help people in need because WE are Jews.”
By Dave Schechter
“Biden and I have developed a direct and personal relationship built on trust,” said Prime Minister Bennett.
September 8, 2021, 5:01 pm
Bennett Called Meeting with Biden ‘Successful’
Bennett was born the same year President Joe Biden first became senator.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Afghanistan and its Middle Eastern neighborhood (University of Texas, Map collection)
September 2, 2021, 4:46 pm
Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Lessons for Israel
Following the withdrawal from Afghanistan, Ken Stein believes the U.S. should cultivate Middle Eastern friends.
By Kenneth Stein
Jaclyn Rothenberg was recently appointed director of public affairs for FEMA.
July 28, 2021, 4:25 pm
Rothenberg Picked for FEMA Post
Rothenberg takes on political and communication roles and follows in her grandfather’s footsteps.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
July 14, 2021, 4:08 pm
Letter to the Editor: Barry Kriegel
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
By Barry Kriegel
Mark Cohen is a U.S. District Court judge
June 18, 2021, 2:23 pm
Georgia’s Anti-BDS Law Imperiled
A federal judge has ruled that the law’s requirement of a pledge not to engage in a boycott of Israel ‘is unconstitutional compelled speech.’
By Dave Schechter
The suit asks MLB to “transfer the 2021 All-Star Game back to Truist Park.”
June 18, 2021, 1:22 pm
Federal Judge Nixes All-Star Game Return
A motion to bring the game back to Cobb County was denied by a judge, who also cited failings in the case brought by a small business group.
By Dave Schechter
August 12, 2020, 6:31 am
John Lewis Remembered: The AEPi Connection
Dale Schwartz recounts his experiences supporting the Civil Rights Movement and his friendship with Congressman John Lewis.
By Dale Schwartz
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