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Some 20,000 celebrants packed the Tomb of Shimon haTzadik creating a carnival-like atmosphere with candy floss and hora circle dancing.
May 13, 2026, 10:18 am
Gov’t Restricts Lag b’Omer Gathering at Mount Meron
Hilula celebrants flock to Jerusalem's tomb of Simon the Just.
By Gil Zohar
“This is the first time we’ve been apart on Passover in 62 years,” said Gene Rubel about his wife, Myrna, being unable to return to Atlanta prior to Passover.
April 15, 2026, 4:07 pm
Iran War Strands Atlantans for Passover
Several Jewish Atlantans were either left stranded in Atlanta or Israel and scrambled to change their travel plans.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Chana Shapiro
April 9, 2025, 1:43 pm
A Potent Horseradish & Disputed Afikomen Bag
For Chana, shopping for Pesach begins with cleaning out last year’s leftovers from the fridge.
By Chana Shapiro
Rabbi Jonathon Adler, recently hired as assistant rabbi for Congregation Etz Chaim, holds a master’s degree in sacred music.
June 12, 2024, 6:53 pm
Adler Joins Etz Chaim as Assistant Rabbi
Rabbi Jonathon Adler is a fan of the arts and plans a needlepoint club as one of his connection points. He already has ties to Georgia and the Cobb County congregation.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Rabbi Adam Starr
May 20, 2022, 1:38 pm
Two Local Shuls Host Israeli Guest Lecturers
The lecturers – Rabbis, educators and thought-leaders from around the world – were part of World Mizrachi’s Israel360 program.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Rabbi Arnold Goodman
April 14, 2022, 3:37 pm
Rabbi Arnold Goodman’s 2022 Passover Message
Rabbi Arnold Goodman shares his inspiration and thoughts on this year's Passover holiday with the community.
By Rabbi Arnold Goodman
Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock are making history in their own rights as the seeming winners of the recent runoff elections.
December 22, 2021, 2:31 pm
YIR: Electoral History in the Eye of the Beholder
January 2021: The 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
The Touro Synagogue, built in 1963, is America’s oldest synagogue.
May 13, 2021, 6:24 pm
Hebron Rabbi Spoke on Shavuot in 1773 Newport
The Israeli rabbi spoke on the holiday at the then decade old Touro Synagogue.
By Rabbi David Geffen
Shavuot Torah Study with TKE congregants. Prior to COVID, Torah study often took place in the homes of Kol Emeth members.
May 13, 2021, 6:19 pm
Shavuot Festival of Weddings, Flowers, Sweet Treats
Rituals continue to evolve while the holiday of multiple names connects Jews to history.
By Flora Rosefsky
Memorial attendees lit candles in memory of those who died in the stampede.
May 6, 2021, 1:04 pm
Israeli Community Reacts to Mount Meron Tragedy
Chabad members and community leaders convened at the Israeli Chabad Center to commemorate those killed at Lag B’Omer gathering and offered prayers for the injured.
By Stephanie Nissani
Andy Friedberg, at the Aluma Farm stand.
March 10, 2021, 4:42 pm
Spring Vegetables with Jewish Roots
Horticulturalists share which produce can be grown at this time to be used for the seder plate.
By Stephanie Nissani
Ossey family says farewell at the Intown Jewish preschool year end tailgate event.
June 1, 2020, 2:13 pm
Spreading Hope and Joy
Personal connections, zoom engagements, drive-in end of year celebration.
By Ronda Robinson
Rabbi Yossi New, who leads Congregation Beth Tefillah, offer a short thought each weekday afternoon on Zoom.
June 1, 2020, 7:15 am
Beth Tefillah Opens Up for Shavuot
Sandy Springs congregation hosts Shavuot holiday on its parking lot.
Dena Schusterman
May 29, 2020, 7:03 am
Up Next: Shavuot
Dena Schusterman reflects on Shavuot.
By Dena Schusterman
Two blintzes side by side resemble The Ten Commandments’ tablets.
May 29, 2020, 6:55 am
Jewish Atlanta Celebrates Shavuot at Home
Activities for families and adults while enjoying great dairy foods.
By Flora Rosefsky
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