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After playing several years overseas in Israel, Josh Cohen is excited to live out his dream of playing in the MLS this spring // Photo Credit: Atlanta United
January 31, 2024, 10:18 am
Josh Cohen Joins Atlanta United
The Jewish goalkeeper signed with the United as a free agent after helping propel Maccabi Haifa to a trio of Israeli Premier League championships.
By David Ostrowsky
After seeing her freshman and junior seasons slip away due to the pandemic and injuries, respectively, Emory senior Olivia Friedman is hoping to help the women’s soccer team return to the NCAA tourney this fall // Photo Courtesy of Olivia Friedman
October 11, 2023, 1:06 pm
Emory Soccer Star Battles Back from Injury
Olivia Friedman suffered an ACL tear during a March 2022 scrimmage that muffled her junior year season.
By David Ostrowsky
The Ukraine delegation, including athletes, coaches, and delegation head, preparing to enter the FLA Live Arena, as they joined more than 2,000 teen athletes from 64 delegations and eight countries for the opening ceremony // Photo Credit: Jason Edelstein
August 30, 2023, 12:02 pm
North American JCC Maccabi Games Unite the World
The JCC Association of North America’s 41st JCC Maccabi Gams were held from Aug. 7-11 in Ft. Lauderdale.
By David Ostrowsky
Only days after wrapping up his collegiate career at the University of Michigan, Luke Hughes (front and center) celebrates his first NHL goal, a game-winner in the regular-season finale, as older brother Jack Hughes looks on // Photo Courtesy of New Jersey Devils
April 26, 2023, 11:44 am
Hughes Continues Family’s Jewish Hockey Legacy
Son of women’s hockey legend Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, Luke Hughes recently debuted for the New Jersey Devils, alongside his brother, Jack.
By David Ostrowsky
Landon Denker, founder of FiveStar Comeback, and a junior at The Lovett School.
March 2, 2023, 4:06 pm
Denker Tackles Mental Health With FiveStar Comeback
Landon Denker, a junior at The Lovett School, has created a website that provides mental health resources for student-athletes.
By Debbie Diamond
Sarah Golsen has a doctorate in psychology and urges young athletes to believe in themselves.
January 25, 2023, 1:36 pm
Golsen’s Team Up as Coaches
Operating as Primitive Athlete, Sarah and Alan Golsen offer sports advice on college, Jewish Day schools, giving feedback, home schooling and more.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Atlanta’s 14U Boys Soccer Team made the city proud by taking home gold in this summer’s JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego. Top row, L-R: Ethan Peck, Samuel Kessler, Ryan Katz (Captain), Brady Traub, Matthew Grant, Dean Katz, Glenn Frank (Coach). Bottom row, L-R: Brandon Frank, Tal Elkounovitch, Lawson Sher (GK), Lucas Federico, Ari Elkounovitch (V-Captain) (GK).
September 15, 2022, 10:36 am
Atlanta 14U Soccer Team Triumphs at JCC Maccabi Games
Atlanta blanked Los Angeles 2-0 in the championship match at San Diego Jewish Academy en route to the top prize.
By David Ostrowsky
Owen Ross had emerged as one of the top high school goalies in the country and is primed to be a key contributor to the U18 boy’s soccer team at this summer’s Maccabiah Games.
July 6, 2022, 12:51 pm
For Ross Siblings, Maccabiah Games are Family Affair
Three of the four Ross siblings of Sandy Springs will be representing Maccabi USA in this summer’s World Maccabiah Games in Israel
By David Ostrowsky
Arthur Blank was “thinking ahead and thinking big” when planning the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, said “Rising Up” director David Lewis. // Photos courtesy of David Lewis Productions
June 28, 2022, 1:16 pm
Mercedes-Benz Stadium to Host World Cup 2026
Arthur Blank had the world’s premier soccer tournament in mind when planning the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
By Dave Schechter
Junior Athletes on the Maccabi USA float at this year’s Celebrate Israel parade in New York City. // Mark D. Phillips/southbrooklyn.com
June 14, 2022, 11:17 am
Maccabi Athletes Celebrate Israel at NYC Parade
After a three-year hiatus, New York City’s Celebrate Israel parade resumed to enthusiastic crowds on May 22.
By David Ostrowsky
Photos by Mary Beth Marlow Photography // Bride and groom enjoy the hydrangeas on the grounds of the Piedmont Driving Club.
September 28, 2021, 7:04 pm
Southern Charm for Rachel and Craig
Postponed no longer, Leighton and Schackner tied the knot amid elegant hydrangeas and columned arches.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The varsity soccer team of Johns Creek High School is seen after winning the 6A championship.
June 15, 2021, 5:51 pm
Jewish Player Helps Johns Creek Soccer Win State
The only sophomore on the team helps it to 20-1 season and 2-0 win at state championship.
By Nathan Posner
November 25, 2020, 12:27 pm
Obituary: Allan Jeffrey Carp
Allan Jeffrey Carp, 79, of Peachtree Corners passed away peacefully at home on Nov 19, 2020.
Faye Twersky comes to the Arthur Blank Family Foundation from the large, wealthy Hewlett Foundation
November 13, 2020, 1:29 pm
Blank Foundation Plans Expanded Giving with New Leader
Fay Twersky comes from an extensive background of strategic planning at major foundations.
By Bob Bahr
Riverwood International Charter School senior, Josh Francombe, commits to play soccer at Elon University in North Carolina.
May 27, 2020, 7:07 am
Soccer Player Commits to Elon University
Josh Francombe committed to play men's soccer for Elon.
By Complied by AJT Staff
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