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Rabbi Steve Lebow
Congregation Rodelph Shalom in Rome, founded in 1875.
January 14, 2026, 10:45 am
Ulman Celebrates 100th Birthday, Historic Bar Mitzvah
Centenarian Bubba Ulman turned 100 and his historic bar mitzvah was recognized at Rodeph Sholom Congregation in Rome, Ga.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
(From left) Steve Oney, author; Sandy Berman, archivist; former Gov. Roy Barnes // All photos courtesy of Breman Museum
July 30, 2025, 10:28 am
Leo Frank Case Still Relevant 110 Years Later
The lesson "is to show folks that they have to have moral courage to stand up or it will happen again," former Georgia governor tells audience.
By Dave Schechter
Concept creator and Temple Kol Emeth Rabbi Steve Lebow (right) and artist Paul Heller pose in front of Heller’s glass menorah.
March 26, 2025, 10:21 am
Heller Designs Menorah for Jewish Federation
Local artist Paul Heller worked with Rabbi Steve Lebow to bring the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s community vision to life.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Lucille Selig Frank and Leo Frank, in 1909 // Photo Courtesy of Atlanta History Center
December 11, 2024, 1:23 pm
The Courageous Life of Lucille Selig Frank
Leo Frank's wife "was a force to be reckoned with," says author of book to be published next year.
By Dave Schechter
Temple Kol Emeth Rabbi Steve Lebow speaks during the Leo Frank memorial service.
August 28, 2024, 11:32 am
Leo Frank’s Yahrzeit Connects Past to Present
Frank's lynching is connected to current events by speakers at annual yahrzeit observance.
By Dave Schechter
Rabbi Steve Lebow at his desk with some of the Leo Frank materials he has amassed over the years.
July 17, 2024, 11:31 am
Preserving Leo Frank History
Leading advocate to clear Jewish lynching victim: "I am certain that he will be exonerated, someday."
By Dave Schechter
A "gentle bear of a man," Henry Gracz interacted with the Jewish community on numerous fronts // Photo Courtesy of The Georgia Bulletin
February 20, 2024, 1:05 pm
Jewish Community Loses a Friend and Ally
A "gentle bear of a man," Henry Gracz interacted with the Jewish community on numerous fronts.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
August 30, 2023, 11:24 am
Speeding Past History
Do motorists streaming past the Leo Frank Memorial know who he was and why he is important?
By Dave Schechter
Under the chuppah with Samantha Krantz and Jacob Schoeb // Photo Credit / Hellen Co Photo
September 22, 2022, 10:45 am
Newlyweds Set Out to Change the World
Samantha Krantz and Jacob Schoeb chose the Four Seasons Hotel in midtown for a rooftop ceremony.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Kedem Auction House in Jerusalem is auctioning a collection of two dozen items related to the 1915 lynching of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, including a player piano roll featuring a song about the victim, Mary Phagan, and letters and legal memoranda from the ADL’s efforts to exonerate him. // (Credit: Kedem Auction House)
May 24, 2022, 1:37 pm
Leo Frank Memorabilia Auctioned in Jerusalem
The online auction, which began May 24 at the Kedem Auction House in Jerusalem, is anticipated to bring in some $8,000 to $12,000.
By Dave Schechter
Comments ranging from space laser plots to naming Jewish figures in conspiracy theories have made Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a hot topic. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
February 2, 2021, 12:58 pm
Greene Rattles Jewish Communities
Incendiary rhetoric has made the Georgia congresswoman a controversial figure among Jews close to home and nationally.
By Dave Schechter
Sacha Baron Cohen chose Temple Kol Emeth for a scene in his new movie.
November 5, 2020, 4:14 pm
Temple Kol Emeth Featured in New Borat Film
Marietta synagogue achieves momentary fame in memorable scene featuring Holocaust survivor.
By Bob Bahr
August 26, 2020, 7:07 am
The Story of Leo Frank Lives On
Memorials to Leo Frank and those who were lynched in Georgia are particularly important this year for reasons including rising antisemitism and the current civil rights debate.
By Jerry Klinger, Rabbi Steve Lebow and Allison Padilla-Goodman
Standing on the bimah at Temple Sinai on March 21 as Abby Simon became a bat mitzvah were Rachel and Matt Simon, parents; Eli Simon, brother; Abby Simon; Rabbi Bradley Levenberg and Cantor Beth Schafer.
March 24, 2020, 3:46 pm
COVID-19: Physically Separated, Emotionally Connected
During this public health crisis, technology is reshaping, redefining and recreating Jewish life.
By Dave Schechter
Temple Kol Emeth, a Reform synagogue in Marietta, Ga,
February 21, 2020, 5:10 pm
Lebow Prepares to Pass Torch at Kol Emeth
Rabbi Steve Lebow is preparing to retire. His successor was announced Feb. 21, pending approval by the congregation.
By Dave Schechter
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