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Rabbi Mike Rothbaum
Rabbi Daniel Dorsch of Congregation Etz Chaim speaks at a Feb. 18 Israel trip forum. Listening (from left) are Rich Walter, Jewish Federation vice president; Leslie Anderson, Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta executive director, and Eric Robbins, Federation president and CEO.
February 28, 2024, 10:18 am
Jewish Atlanta Leaders Reflect on Israel Trip
The week was "intense and important and meaningful," Eric Robbins, Federation president and CEO, said.
By Dave Schechter
A banner strung between the trees near the planned site of Atlanta’s police training facility.
December 27, 2023, 10:46 am
YIR: Jewish Activists Oppose ‘Cop City’ Construction
The controversial project calls for construction of an 85-acre, $90 million police and fire training center, on 300 acres that the City of Atlanta owns across the city line in DeKalb County.
By Dave Schechter
A banner strung between the trees near the planned site of Atlanta’s police training facility.
March 15, 2023, 10:35 am
The Jews of ‘Stop Cop City’
Jewish protests against Atlanta's planned police training center have struck a raw nerve in the community.
By Dave Schechter
Members of Congregation Bet Haverim march in protest for social justice.
December 22, 2022, 11:58 am
2022 YIR: Congregation Bet Haverim Welcomes New Rabbi
Bob revisits an article from earlier this year about Congregation Bet Haverim’s new rabbi, Mike Rothbaum.
By Bob Bahr
“The Jewish community is realizing that embracing people with diverse gender identity is an important part of keeping the Jewish community in the South thriving,” said Rose Kantorczyk, SOJOURN’s communications associate
December 15, 2022, 10:28 am
Jews Challenged to Understand Transgender World
The Talmud cites eight designations of sexual characteristics, even one for Abraham and Sarah.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Anthony Russell and Dmitri Gaskin on accordion performing in Berlin’s 2017 Radical Jewish Culture Festival // Photo Credit: Stefan Loeber
November 30, 2022, 2:03 pm
Atlanta’s Yiddish Musical Gem
African American Anthony Russell, an accomplished Yiddish singer, has performed worldwide and now resides in Atlanta.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
September 9, 2022, 2:49 pm
Atlanta Congregations Rise to Meet Holiday Challenges
Atlanta congregations are entering the High Holy Days with a mixed sense of excitement and trepidation.
By Robert Garber
Temple Emanu-El
August 31, 2022, 4:57 pm
Atlanta Congregations Rise to Meet Holiday Challenges
Atlanta congregations are entering the High Holy Days with a mixed sense of excitement and trepidation.
By Robert Garber
April 26, 2022, 4:30 pm
Congregation Bet Haverim Appoints New Rabbi
In August, Rabbi Mike Rothbaum will join the city’s only synagogue affiliated with the Reconstructionist branch of Judaism.
By Bob Bahr
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