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Rabbi Daniel Dorsch’s family, Amy, Zev, and Haley shared the kudos // All photos by David Craig
May 27, 2026, 10:08 am
Etz Chaim Honors Rabbi Dorsch’s 10th Anniversary
The congregation also celebrated the senior rabbi’s 17th wedding anniversary.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The 34th Annual Atlanta Purim Parade & Festival was held on Feb. 22 // All photos by Leslie Morris
March 11, 2026, 10:21 am
34th Annual Purim Parade & Festival
The festive tradition enjoyed another successful year.
By Compiled by AJT staff
An Iranian flag is placed amid rubble and debris next to a destroyed residential building near Ferdowsi Square in Tehran on March 3 // Photo Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP/Times of Israel
March 3, 2026, 12:13 pm
Purim, Persia, and Iran
Iranian Jewish community closely monitors news, while women's group makes its way home from eventful Israel trip.
By Dave Schechter
This series of grazing boards shows Pinson’s creativity.
January 28, 2026, 3:27 pm
Pinson’s Boards Bring Everyone Together
Itta Pinson has elevated the charcuterie board trend to that of a "grazing experience"… without the pork.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Barbara Kimmel will appear at free events on Dec. 10 and Dec. 17.
December 10, 2025, 2:54 pm
Children’s Author Adds Joy to the Season
Barbara Kimmel maintains her busy appearance schedule to bring Chanukah joy to Atlanta’s kids.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Purim Players of Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit presented a Purim Spiel for the residents of the senior living community.
April 9, 2025, 3:00 pm
Huntcliff Purim Players Present Purim Spiel
The senior living community residents performed the program after their weekly Shabbat service on March 14.
By Bob Bahr
Chana Shapiro
April 9, 2025, 1:43 pm
A Potent Horseradish & Disputed Afikomen Bag
For Chana, shopping for Pesach begins with cleaning out last year’s leftovers from the fridge.
By Chana Shapiro
 Young Hadassah Life members prepare for Purim. Children think Purim is a fun holiday with costumes, dancing, games and hamantaschen!!
March 26, 2025, 12:34 pm
Why Purim is so Special to Hadassah
Hadassah was established at the time of Purim in 1912.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Guy Oren, Mika Kelman and Nava Evans sort candy for the Purim gift bags.
March 26, 2025, 10:52 am
Jewish Gwinnett Teens Celebrate Purim
The youths, as part of Chabad of Gwinnett and CTeen, made Purim gift bags for the community.
By Fran M. Putney
April 17, 2024, 10:18 am
Letter to the Editor: Rabbi Dr. Scott B. Saulson
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, include your name, phone number and email, and send it to kaylene@atljewishtimes.com.
By Rabbi Dr. Scott B. Saulson
Bob Frohlich, a.k.a. “Balloon Guy,” and Etz Chaim congregant // Photo Credit: Clifford Martin
April 16, 2024, 10:20 am
Purim Festivities at Etz Chaim
Congregation Etz Chaim hosted its annual Purim carnival with the theme of “We are Stronger Together.”
By Compiled by AJT staff
Rabbi Eliyahu and Dena Schusterman celebrated Purim as Ken and Barbie.
April 16, 2024, 10:20 am
‘Barbie and Ken’ Dish Purim Fun at Chabad Intown
Ever welcoming, Chabad Intown made for a fun Purim night of comedy.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
A large rock was thrown in the Decatur Jewish Center’s office window.
March 27, 2024, 4:33 pm
Antisemitic Vandals Target Decatur Jewish Center
Rabbi Avremi Slavaticki discovered the window had been smashed, just a few days after the center’s new Torah dedication ceremony.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
March 27, 2024, 10:30 am
Purim Across Atlanta 2024
From Toco Hills to a redesigned Perimeter shopping center, area synagogues and Chabad organizations across town hosted their annual Purim festivities.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Barocas and Aroeste brought their Savor program to OVS to span three days.
March 27, 2024, 10:30 am
Or VeShalom ‘Savors’ the Weekend
Susan Barocas and Sarah Aroeste fed and entertained around 400 for a festive Sephardic themed weekend.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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