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Sen. Jon Ossoff
Dave Schechter
December 8, 2024, 11:09 am
Ossoff Has Fences to Mend
His votes on Israel arms resolutions will be an issue when Georgia's first Jewish senator seeks re-election in 2026.
By Dave Schechter
"I remain steadfastly committed to the U.S.-Israel alliance," Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff said.
November 22, 2024, 10:45 am
Ossoff Rebuked for Israel Arms Sale Votes
"I remain steadfastly committed to the U.S.-Israel alliance," the first-term Jewish senator said.
By Dave Schechter
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
Individual sunflowers, a sign of hope, were left on the Greenwood Cemetery Memorial during the 58th annual remembrance service.
December 27, 2023, 10:45 am
YIR: Atlanta Remembers the Holocaust
The April 16 service was highlighted by an inter-generational observance of the loss of six million Jews during World War II.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing more than 1,400 people and taking nearly 250 hostages.
December 27, 2023, 10:34 am
YIR: Terror Attacks in Israel Stunned, Shocked Jewish Atlanta
Jewish Atlantans with friends and family in Israel checked on their welfare, while others reported receiving expressions of sympathy and prayers from non-Jewish friends and even strangers.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
An estimated 800 guests attended the Israel at 75 celebration at The Woodruff Arts Center.
December 27, 2023, 10:33 am
YIR: Dignitaries Join Community to Celebrate Israel’s 75th
More than 800 community members gathered at The Woodruff Arts Center to celebrate the state of Israel's 75th anniversary.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Steve Grossman and Rabbi Rosenthal dance with joy // Photo Courtesy of Chris Savas
August 30, 2023, 10:14 am
Majesty and Splendor Meet Tradition
Buckhead’s Ahavath Achim Synagogue formally unveiled its new sanctuary on Aug 20, 2023.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Etgar 36 teens visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., at night.
August 30, 2023, 10:14 am
End of the Road for Etgar 36 Summer Bus Trips
A parent wonders "who/what will fill the vacuum for future generations of teens."
By Dave Schechter
Gov. Brian Kemp spoke of the strong bond between Israel and the state of Georgia // Photo by Howard Mendel
May 2, 2023, 2:58 pm
Dignitaries Join Community to Celebrate Israel’s 75th
More than 800 community members gathered at The Woodruff Arts Center to celebrate the state of Israel's 75th anniversary.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Individual sunflowers, a sign of hope, were left on the Greenwood Cemetery Memorial during the annual remembrance service.
April 26, 2023, 10:58 am
Atlanta Remembers the Holocaust
The April 16 service was highlighted by an inter-generational observance of the loss of six million Jews during World War II.
By Bob Bahr
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff (right) introduces Rabbi Joshua Heller (left) to an attendee at the National Prayer Breakfast, held Feb. 2 in Washington, D.C. // Photo Credit: Press Office of Jon Ossoff
February 3, 2023, 12:36 pm
Rabbi Witnesses Lesser-seen Capitol Hill Attitude
The members of Congress attending the National Prayer Breakfast "were there for the right reasons," Rabbi Heller says.
By Dave Schechter
“I have worked particularly hard to build relationships across the aisle,” said Sen. Jon Ossoff, noting the number of bipartisan efforts he has made.
August 31, 2022, 12:28 pm
Sen. Jon Ossoff Reaches Across the Aisle
The Georgia senator has co-authored letters and legislation with Republican colleagues.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt. // U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
May 13, 2022, 2:58 pm
Lipstadt Gives First Address as Special Envoy
In her first public event as U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Ambassador Deborah E. Lipstadt was welcomed by Museum Chairman Stuart E. Eizenstat.
By Dave Schechter
David Perdue and Brian Kemp // Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images
May 13, 2022, 12:06 pm
No Love Lost in GOP Gubernatorial Race
Gov. Brian Kemp and former Sen. David Perdue have waged a contentious primary campaign.
By Dave Schechter
A hostage was escorted out of Congregation Beth Israel on Saturday evening.Credit...Elias Valverde/The Dallas Morning News, via Associated Press
January 17, 2022, 11:03 am
Texas Hostage Incident Touches Atlanta Lives
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker recalls final moments of incident, when he realized the hostages had to act to escape: ‘He wasn’t getting what he wanted. It didn’t look good.'
By Dave Schechter
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