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SOJOURN will host a Rainbow Youth Summit on Nov. 11 for professionals who work with youth in Jewish settings.
October 29, 2025, 10:36 am
SOJOURN to Host Rainbow Youth Summit on Nov. 11
The event is geared toward professionals who work with youth in Jewish settings.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The movie, “Refuge,” explores themes of empathy, understanding, and resilience and will conclude with a meaningful panel discussion.
September 17, 2025, 10:29 am
Panel to Follow Award-Winning ‘Refuge’ Documentary
Ahavath Achim Committee in Response to Hate is leading the program for the community.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
U.S. President Donald Trump (left) shakes hands with Yousif Al Obaidli, Director of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, during a tour of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates // Photo Credit: AP Photo/Alex Brandon/Times of Israel
May 22, 2025, 1:41 pm
Jewish Atlanta’s Views on Trump at 100 Days
President praised with "Dayenu" list and criticized as having "confirmed our worst fears."
By Dave Schechter
McKenzie Wren led an informative session with 40 members of Navon who were eager to learn more about the subject.
September 25, 2024, 10:35 am
Program Connects Seniors to LGBTQ+ Community
Temple Sinai and SOJOURN pave the way for authentic discussions between senior members and the LGBTQ+ community.
By Debbie Diamond
Members of the JFF staff, along with Board Chair Scott Anklowitz, enjoyed the evening together and showing support to those in the LGBTQ+ community currently on a family-building journey.
March 27, 2024, 10:29 am
JFF Hosts Pathways to Parenthood Celebration
The Jewish Fertility Foundation-Atlanta celebrates the expansion of their services, bringing financial support, along with their established emotional and educational resources to the LGBTQ+ community.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The annual event at the Georgia Aquarium featured live music, children’s activities, community partners, and hoop shoot contest.
March 13, 2024, 10:14 am
AJLF Brings ‘Mitzvah Madness’ to Aquarium
The annual event at the Georgia Aquarium featured live music, children’s activities, community partners, and hoop shoot contest.
By Sasha Heller
“The Jewish community is realizing that embracing people with diverse gender identity is an important part of keeping the Jewish community in the South thriving,” said Rose Kantorczyk, SOJOURN’s communications associate
December 15, 2022, 10:28 am
Jews Challenged to Understand Transgender World
The Talmud cites eight designations of sexual characteristics, even one for Abraham and Sarah.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
November 16, 2022, 4:45 pm
Obituary: Lillian Sylvia Gross
Lillian Sylvia Gross born Feb. 5, 1930, in Homeville, Penn., to the most wonderful parents, Rose and Zoltan Smooke of blessed memory, died Nov. 7, in the care of her loving family and caregiver Ebere Victoria.
April 26, 2022, 4:30 pm
Congregation Bet Haverim Appoints New Rabbi
In August, Rabbi Mike Rothbaum will join the city’s only synagogue affiliated with the Reconstructionist branch of Judaism.
By Bob Bahr
April 15, 2022, 1:54 pm
Getting to the Other Side…
For this year’s Passover issue, we asked members of the community to share their thoughts, inspiration, advice and encouragement as you prepare for the holiday.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Rabbi Michael Bernstein
April 14, 2022, 2:43 pm
Rabbi Michael Bernstein’s 2022 Passover Message
Rabbi Michael Bernstein shares his inspiration and thoughts on this year's Passover holiday with the community.
By Rabbi Michael Bernstein
Caleb Heller’s coming out was eased by his father’s LGBTQ+ advocacy in Conservative Judaism. // Credit: Caleb Heller
January 26, 2022, 5:49 pm
Coming Out to Dad, the Rabbi
Rabbis Heller and Norry preach acceptance in keeping the Jewish tent open for LGBTQ+ members.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Rabbi Joshua C. Lesser
September 3, 2021, 2:29 pm
Rabbi Joshua C. Lesser’s 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By Rabbi Joshua C. Lesser
The film looks at how the two gay male parents confront the challenges of a twin birth.
July 13, 2021, 3:48 pm
AJFF Film Examines Gay Parenting in Israel
Film festival offers an intimate look at surrogacy and gay men as Israeli parents.
By Bob Bahr
Courtesy of Duane Stork Photography // Far left, male dressed Duane Stork from left to right to Diane Crow “en femme”
May 25, 2021, 5:15 pm
Photographer Finds True Self
Diane Crow, formerly known as Duane Stork, shares her trans journey.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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