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Rabbi Ephraim Silverman
September 28, 2023, 10:44 am
Obituary: Ann Serwitz
Ann Serwitz, 84, of Atlanta, Ga., died Sept. 20, 2023.
July 12, 2023, 11:54 am
Letter to the Editor: Lisa Potash
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 Lisa Potash
Rabbi Ephraim Silverman
July 12, 2023, 11:41 am
Neo-Nazis’ Demonstration Backfired
Opinion: Experience with antisemitism taught the Chabad rabbi of Cobb, Ga. that the best response to hatred is to use it as an opportunity to inspire more positivity - When confronted with hate, we are doubling down on acts of kindness, love and Jewish pride.
By Rabbi Ephraim Silverman
Free mezuzahs are available thanks to an anonymous donor.
July 12, 2023, 9:55 am
Donor Makes Free Mezuzahs Available in East Cobb
The donation is in response to an antisemitic demonstration outside Chabad of Cobb.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Goyim Defense League protests Chabad of Cobb in Georgia with Nazi flags // Screenshot, YouTube
June 25, 2023, 7:24 pm
Neo-Nazis Spew Hatred Outside Cobb Synagogue
Extremists attracted protests in person and online from Jews and non-Jews.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
One of several students that portrayed neo-Nazi arm band and salute at East Cobb Middle School.
December 21, 2022, 1:50 pm
2022 YIR: Cobb Schools Experienced Antisemitic Incidents
Jewish families were disappointed in the school district’s reaction to the occurrences.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Tzvi and Itty Ainsworth, pictured at a family celebration, were killed in the building collapse. They both had family and friends in Atlanta.
July 13, 2022, 10:25 am
Surfside Collapse Anniversary Connects Jewish World
One year after tragedy, shock and fear leave some speechless.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Rabbi Ephraim Silverman
April 20, 2022, 2:05 pm
Cobb Middle School Students Get Holocaust Lesson
It’s been a little over a month since Cobb County schools once again made headlines for incidents involving Nazi imagery.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
The Schwartzes and three of their children.
April 20, 2022, 2:02 pm
Chabad to Open Satellite Location in Downtown Roswell
Rabbi Hirshy Minkowicz teamed up with Rabbi Ephraim Silverman of Chabad of Cobb.
By Compiled by AJT staff
East Cobb Middle School in Marietta, Ga.
February 21, 2022, 5:23 pm
Incident at Cobb School Horrifies Jewish Community
An eighth-grade student at East Cobb Middle School reported that classmates were photographed wearing an armband with a swastika on it and demonstrating the Nazi salute.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
The Surfside building collapsed in Miami Florida.
December 22, 2021, 2:08 pm
YIR: Surfside Disaster Hits Home
July 2021: The collapse of the 12-story Champlain Towers South building in Surfside Florida killed 100, leaving friends and family in Atlanta reeling.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
For Sukkot, Beth Tieman Feldstein required masks and social distancing during neighborhood ladies’ night.
September 29, 2021, 5:47 pm
Sukkot 2021: Celebrating New and Old Traditions
The Festival of Booths is a social time for family and friends to eat together in temporary shelters. The AJT was curious to see how this year’s celebrations adapted to our new normal.
By Arlene Caplan Appelrouth
Mitchell Kaye
September 3, 2021, 2:31 pm
Mitchell Kaye’s 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By Mitchell Kaye
Aerial photo shows part of the 12-story oceanfront Champlain Towers South Condo that collapsed in Surfside, Fla. Photo by Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP
July 13, 2021, 3:50 pm
Surfside Disaster Hits Home
Grief and relief leave local Jewish community reeling.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Mitchell Kaye served five times in the Georgia House of Representatives, has three children and two grandchildren, and lives in east Cobb with his wife Amy.
September 18, 2020, 5:52 am
Mitchell Kaye’s Holiday Message
Read community insights, advice and perspectives during this time as we enter in to the 5781/ 2020 Rosh Hashanah New Year.
By Mitchell Kaye
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