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While continuing to work on salary cap and player personnel matters, longtime Hawks executive Ryan Silverstein will also be the GM of the franchise’s minor-league affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, this season // Photo Credit: College Park Skyhawks social media
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College Park Skyhawks Promote Silverstein to GM
By David Ostrowsky
Ryan Silverstein will continue presiding over salary cap matters as Atlanta’s VP of cap strategy and player personnel.
While the 0-2 start has been discouraging, Atlanta’s fourth year running back Bijan Robinson has solidified his status as one of the game’s elite playmakers // Photo Credit: Atlanta Falcons social media
SportsPenix, Running Game Lead Falcons to 1st Win
By David Ostrowsky
The wheelchair basketball exhibition was held on Aug. 30 at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.
SportsJCC Hosts ParaSport Center’s Champions for Life
By Perri Schwartz
The wheelchair basketball exhibition was held on Aug. 30 at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.
September 23, 2026, 10:03 am
JCC Hosts ParaSport Center’s Champions for Life
The wheelchair basketball exhibition was held on Aug. 30 at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.
By Perri Schwartz
While continuing to work on salary cap and player personnel matters, longtime Hawks executive Ryan Silverstein will also be the GM of the franchise’s minor-league affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, this season // Photo Credit: College Park Skyhawks social media
September 23, 2026, 10:02 am
College Park Skyhawks Promote Silverstein to GM
Ryan Silverstein will continue presiding over salary cap matters as Atlanta’s VP of cap strategy and player personnel.
By David Ostrowsky
While the 0-2 start has been discouraging, Atlanta’s fourth year running back Bijan Robinson has solidified his status as one of the game’s elite playmakers // Photo Credit: Atlanta Falcons social media
September 23, 2026, 10:02 am
Penix, Running Game Lead Falcons to 1st Win
After dropping their first two games, the Falcons looked sharp in a 35-14 blowout win against Green Bay.
By David Ostrowsky
Carrie Gamsey (left) and Jane Wullbrandt Center are excited for tournament play and devoted to finding a cure for breast cancer.
August 26, 2026, 10:24 am
Women Golfers set to ‘Drive’ for a Good Cause
The Standard Club Ladies’ Golf Association will host a golf tournament with the goal of contributing to breast cancer research.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
For 14 years, superstar Amar’e Stoudemire lit up NBA stadiums, including Philips Arena, with his electrifying play. Earlier this month, he earned the ultimate honor of being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame // Photo Credit Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame social media
August 26, 2026, 10:23 am
Amar’e Stoudemire Inducted into NBA Hall of Fame
For the first time in over a half-century, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has opened its doors to a Jewish former NBA player.
By David Ostrowsky
A longtime champion of youth soccer, Atlanta United FC principal owner Arthur Blank has become invested in providing children and teens throughout Georgia with new resources for enjoying the game // Photo Credit: Arthur Blank Family Foundation social media
August 26, 2026, 10:23 am
Blank Foundation to Help Build 100 Local Soccer Fields
An employee-led group linked to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and Atlanta United FC soccer team is in the process of fulfilling its GA-100 campaign to construct 100 soccer fields across underserved Georgia communities.
By David Ostrowsky
Max Fried pictured warming up in the New York Yankees’ bullpen last Friday evening, minutes before taking the hill against several of his former Braves’ teammates // Photo Credit: New York Yankees social media
August 12, 2026, 10:21 am
Fried Handles Braves in 1st Start Against Former Team
The veteran southpaw helped snap the Braves’ eight-game winning streak.
By David Ostrowsky
The Opening Ceremony of the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games marked the continuation of a now 44-year-old tradition, one that promises to continue for generations of Jewish athletes thanks to the new growth initiative // Photo Credit: JCC Association 
August 12, 2026, 10:20 am
JCC Maccabi Games Receives Nearly $20M Donation
The Marcus Foundation and Samueli Foundation pledged to anchor the fundraising efforts for a four-year, $19.5 million initiative to broaden the reach of the Games across North America and return them to Israel in 2028.
By David Ostrowsky
The new exhibit, “The People’s Game,” highlights the role that soccer has played in furthering human and civil rights around the world.
July 29, 2026, 1:23 pm
New Atlanta Museum Exhibit Features Soccer, Human Rights
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights highlights the role of sport for social and political change.
By Bob Bahr
Though many of the fans on hand at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park for this year’s MLB All-Star Game didn’t give the Braves’ All-Stars a particularly welcoming reception, Atlanta’s robust five-member contingent represented the organization quite nicely // Photo Credit: Atlanta Braves social media
July 29, 2026, 10:28 am
Braves were Well Represented at All-Star Game
The Braves sent five players to the Midsummer Classic with the NL All-Stars falling to their AL counterparts, 4-0.
By David Ostrowsky
Congregation Or VeShalom’s golf tournament on Aug. 17 will honor longtime member and three-time congregation president, Sidney Tourial (second to the right) // Photo Credit: Susan Tourial
July 29, 2026, 10:26 am
Or VeShalom Golf Tournament set for Aug. 17
Though public registration will close on Aug. 3, those interested in registering are still able to do so by calling Or VeShalom directly at 404-633-1737. Registration for an individual golfer is $250, while a foursome is $900.
By David Ostrowsky
Atlanta native Josh Dwoskin turned his bar mitzvah project into an annual basketball clinic for children with special needs.
July 15, 2026, 10:13 am
From Bar Mitzvah Project to Annual Basketball Clinic
Atlanta native Josh Dwoskin turned his bar mitzvah project into an annual basketball clinic for children with special needs.
By Jordan Ross
After the Maccabiah Games were postponed last year due to thorny geopolitical issues, the 22nd edition of the famed global Jewish athletic event ensued earlier this month in Israel // Photo Credit: Maccabi World Union social media
July 15, 2026, 10:09 am
2026 Maccabiah Games Stifled by Ongoing War
“We were sure that things would be much better by now,” said Roy Hessing, Maccabiah’s chief executive.
By David Ostrowsky
After a dominant run through the regular season this spring, the Einsteins captured both championships of the 2026 MJCCA Modified Fast Pitch Softball League // Photo Credit: Jimmy Grinzaid
July 15, 2026, 10:07 am
Einsteins Win Both MJCCA Softball Championships
The team led a dominant run through the postseason to capture the double championship.
By David Ostrowsky
New England Revolution starting netminder Matt Turner is the back-up goalie for a white-hot United States team and the only Jewish player in this year’s World Cup // Photo Credit: New England Revolution
July 1, 2026, 11:22 am
The Only Jewish Player in the World Cup
Matt Turner is a goalie for the U.S. Men’s team and plays for the New England Revolution in MLS.
By David Ostrowsky
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