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Rabbi Ron Segal (far right) moderated the Atlanta Rabbinical Association panel, which included Greg Bluestein, Esther Panitch, Sam Olens, and Rabbi Dan Dorsch, president of the ARA.
December 24, 2024, 11:40 am
Rabbinical Association Panel Delves Deep
A rabbi, an attorney, a politician and a journalist result in a lively, informative evening.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
U.S. President Joe Biden officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris // Photo Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
July 22, 2024, 4:54 pm
Jewish Dems Praise Biden’s Decision to Drop Out
A poll conducted shortly before Biden's blockbuster withdrawal found Trump holding a five-point lead over Harris in Georgia.
By Dave Schechter
Sam Olens
October 13, 2023, 12:58 pm
The Lowdown: Sam Olens
I Bet You Didn’t Know … Olens was the fourth president of Kennesaw State University. He is also credited with being the first Jew to win a statewide, partisan race in Georgia.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. president Donald Trump speaks as he visits the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 12, in Des Moines, Iowa // Photo Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall
August 30, 2023, 10:14 am
Sam Olens Talks Trump’s Fulton County Indictment
Local attorney Sam Olens has appeared on NBC, MSNBC, and CNN with more appearances to come providing insight into the high-profile Fulton County case.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Jay Davis and Sam Olens feel strongly connected to the health of Buckhead and the city.
April 12, 2022, 1:28 pm
32nd Annual Buckhead Coalition Luncheon
On Wednesday, March 30, Atlanta’s top tier politicians gathered to salute late mayor Sam Massell and lay out a road map for his legacy and the health of the city.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
December 21, 2021, 5:03 pm
Jewish Atlanta Remembers Isakson as a Friend
The late Senator was “an incredible example of the importance of finding common ground and mutual respect.”
By Dave Schechter
President Donald Trump speaks during a rally, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
January 19, 2021, 9:25 pm
Trump’s Impeachment Divides Jewish Community
The impeachment of a president is a legal issue, but one not easily separated from political considerations.
By Dave Schechter
Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock are making history in their own rights as the seeming winners of the recent runoff elections.
January 7, 2021, 4:32 pm
Electoral History in the Eye of the Beholder
The apparent wins in the Senate runoffs by Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff prompt happiness, pride and concern on issues of particular interest to the Jewish community.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
November 24, 2020, 2:32 pm
So, Who is a Jew to Believe?
‘The Jewish issue in American politics’ was the subject of a cautionary — and perhaps still timely today — editorial in The Southern Israelite in July 1936.
By Dave Schechter
October 16, 2020, 7:19 am
Perdue-Ossoff Race Rated a ‘Toss-Up’
Whether Georgians will replace a 70-year-old Republican incumbent with a 33-year-old Jewish native of DeKalb County remains to be seen.
By Dave Schechter
Republican Alex Kaufman said, “We have few Jews running for office because we are aware of our relatively small numbers, which are divided even more by party affiliation, and we have historically few elected role models.”
October 16, 2020, 6:26 am
Jews a Tiny Fraction of Georgia Legislature
A former House member says that the number of Jews is less important than the number of legislators who support Jewish values.
By Dave Schechter
Democratic Senate hopeful Jon Ossoff.
May 29, 2020, 7:20 am
Jewish Values Influence Political Candidates
Contenders see opportunities rather than obstacles because of their faith.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
May 13, 2020, 2:35 pm
Books Help Us Inspire and Grow During Lockdown
Jewish Atlanta shares the books they recommend during quarantine.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Photo by Bernice Isaac // Man of the hour, Rabbi Lewis takes center stage. Behind him are his portrait and a plaque announcing a new rabbinic suite in his honor.
May 29, 2019, 12:29 pm
Lewis Takes Well-Deserved Bow at Westin
300 people gathered for Congregation Etz Chaim’s gala honoring Rabbi Shalom Lewis and his transition to emeritus after serving 40 years as the first spiritual leader.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Eric Tanenblatt remains the head of the Dentons U.S. public policy practice.
May 28, 2018, 4:27 pm
Tanenblatt Gets Global Leadership Role at Dentons
The veteran of state and federal Republican administrations is chairing the firm's public policy practice.
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