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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
The annual ceremony is held atop Mount Gerizim.
April 30, 2026, 1:17 pm
Samaritans of the Bible Re-Enact Passover Exodus
The Samaritans held their paschal lamb sacrifice atop Mount Gerizim on April 10.
By Gil Zohar
The Davis Academy moms volunteered at Save-A-Child’s Heart, visiting with children who are brought to Israel from around the world for life-saving cardiac care. Save-A-Child’s Heart is also the organization that Davis Academy students supported this year through its school-wide tzedakah drive.
March 11, 2026, 3:03 pm
Bringing Davis L.O.V.E. to Israel
Davis L.O.V.E. reflects the values that shape our children’s lives: ruach (spirit), chochmah (wisdom), tzedek (justice), kavod (respect), and kehillah (community).
By Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus, Rabbi Rachael Klein Miller and Rabbi Sam Trief
Volunteers with the Atlanta Jewish Xperience group visited several impactful sites on their trip.
August 13, 2025, 10:41 am
Atlanta Jewish Xperience Volunteers Return from Israel
The trip was organized through Olami-Israel Leadership Missions.
By Sasha Heller
A father holds up his son so he can see himself in the “Splitting of the Sea” exhibit created by TDSA’s kindergarten students.
June 25, 2025, 10:25 am
TDSA’s Chessed Continuium Focuses on Kindness
The year-long program asked the question: Is Chessed part of our national DNA?
By Compiled by AJT staff
Rabbi Richard Baroff
November 25, 2024, 11:11 am
Israel & Lebanon Share a Long, Complicated History
The two nations share a legacy of conquests, occupations, and perseverance.
By Richard Baroff
The character in the boy’s drawing is praying: “How I wish that my father will return.”
January 31, 2024, 10:18 am
For Israeli Cousins, Time Stopped on Oct. 7
Keeping the hostages front and center in the conversation is crucial.
By Dave Schechter
Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin - Museum’s director
September 13, 2023, 1:07 pm
The Instrument of the High Holidays
Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin discusses the historical significance of the shofar during the High Holiday season.
By Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin
July 12, 2023, 12:05 pm
Letter to the Editor: Jonathan Ringel
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, include your name, phone number and email, and send it to kaylene@atljewishtimes.com.
By Jonathan Ringel
Rabbi Richard Baroff
June 15, 2023, 2:50 pm
The Strange Case of Philo of Alexandria
Rabbi Baroff discusses the legacy of the first Jewish philosopher.
By Rabbi Richard Baroff
With three teams, Atlanta was well represented at the national Torah Bowl held at the University of Central Florida last month.
April 12, 2023, 12:32 pm
Emory Brings Home Torah Bowl Title
Emory University won the inaugural Southeast Intercollegiate Toral Bowl Tournament, held at the University of Central Florida.
By David Ostrowsky
“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
Rabbi Brian Glusman
December 14, 2022, 3:17 pm
A Chanukah Message from Rabbi Brian Glusman
For our annual Chanukah issue, we asked members of our community to share why they think it is so important for our Jewish community to, "Shine Our Light Bold and Bright."
By Rabbi Brian Glusman
(From left) President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are pictured at the White’s House celebration of Rosh Hashanah.
October 4, 2022, 12:41 pm
Rosh Hashanah Celebrated at White House
President Biden held the first-ever White House Rosh Hashanah celebration, recognizing the Jewish new year and committing with Jewish Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to fight antisemitism.
By Nathan Posner
Rabbi David Silverman
September 29, 2022, 10:56 am
Seeking Repentance During the High Holidays
As Jews worldwide enter the High Holiday season, Rabbi David Silverman, dean of the Atlanta Scholars Kollel, explains the significance of repentance during this time.
By Debbie Diamond
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