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Rabbi Yitzchok Tendler
Two women Israeli soldiers show the lovely cards made by students at Torah Day School in Atlanta.
November 29, 2023, 10:12 am
Beth Jacob Leaders Support Israel in Solidarity Trip
Rabbi Ilan D. Feldman and Yisrael Herscovici spent three days in Israel volunteering.
By Allen Lipis
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
Security procedures are being reviewed and implemented at synagogues throughout the Atlanta area.
September 1, 2022, 10:49 am
Addressing High Holy Days Safety Concerns
Post-Colleyville, many synagogue congregants have joined training on situation awareness and responding to active threats.
By Dave Schechter
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
Sara Papier and her daughter make hamantashen to fill up their Mishloach Manot baskets.
March 17, 2022, 3:14 pm
In the Spirit of Purim
The AJT spoke to rabbis from three local synagogues to go beneath the familiar surface of this holiday.
By Flora Rosefsky
Allen Lipis views the original framing of Marsha Kramer’s sukkah.
September 22, 2020, 1:20 pm
What are Jews Doing for Sukkot?
Some Orthodox Jews follow detailed construction rules to build a sukkah that connects them to the community.
By Allen H. Lipis
Whether inside the sanctuary, in the small chapel or outdoors on synagogue grounds, being in or around the spiritual home returns semblance of normalcy to Jewish lifecycle ceremonies.
August 19, 2020, 5:44 pm
Simchas at Shul?
Whether inside the sanctuary, the small chapel or outdoors on synagogue grounds, being in or around the spiritual home returns semblance of normalcy to Jewish lifecycle ceremonies.
By Roni Robbins
The remake of the Etz Chaim sanctuary includes stained glass windows depicting Shabbat and the Jewish holidays.
August 14, 2020, 6:45 am
Congregants Guide Synagogue Building Projects
Members assume major roles during new construction at Congregations Etz Chaim and Beth Jacob.
By Chana Shapiro
July 17, 2019, 5:38 pm
40 Under 40: Yitzchok Tendler
Yitchok Tendler, 33, is the executive director of Congregation Beth Jacob
Congregation Beth Jacob and Young Israel of Toco Hills distributed signs, such as this one in front of the Sigma Delta Tau sorority house at Emory University.
April 8, 2019, 7:27 am
Emory Pro-Palestinian Students Call to Boycott Jewish Organizations
Many cooks stirring the pot as Emory's "Eviction Notice" turmoil heats up with pro-Palestinian student demanding the boycott of Jewish organization.
By Dave Schechter
Executive Director Rabbi Yitzchok Tendler presents a tribute to Shalom Teller for his service with presenter Rabbi Doron Silverman (right)
June 21, 2018, 3:48 pm
Temima Graduates Thankful for Lessons Learned
12 girls are taking the new skills they learned at Temima with them after graduating June 14.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
At 3,224 square feet, Jewish Atlanta’s Israeli cookie mosaic flag is 786 square feet larger than the previous recordholder, a Pakistani cookie flag from 2017. (Photo by Eli Gray)
June 4, 2018, 7:32 pm
Atlanta Makes the Cookie Record Crumble
The Israeli flag assembled by Jewish Atlanta on June 3 is the largest mosaic flag ever made out of cookies.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
The Israel@70 celebration provides a taste of the feasting on blue and white cookies expected in June. (Photo by Sarah Moosazadeh)
May 1, 2018, 4:07 am
Jewish Atlanta Cooking Up World Record for Charity
A 3,700-square-foot Israeli flag formed from blue and white cookies will be created June 3.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Temporary guests from Florida express their appreciation on a whiteboard in heritage Hall at Beth Jacob. This photo was taken around midnight Sunday night, after the refrigerator truck operation was completed. (Photo by Jodi Wittenberg)
September 13, 2017, 5:22 pm
Florida Evacuees Weather Irma in Atlanta
Synagogues hosted more than 1,000 people escaping from the hurricane, only to get hit in Atlanta.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
Volunteers at Congregation Beth Jacob on Sept. 7 don’t know how many individuals will make it to Toco Hills but are expecting around 250 families.
September 8, 2017, 2:11 pm
Jewish Atlanta Opens Arms to Irma Evacuees
Synagogues are helping more than 1,000 Florida residents find food, shelter and religious services.
By David R. Cohen and Sarah Moosazadeh
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