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May 1, 2024, 11:21 am
Letter To the Editor: Lee Pearlman
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By Lee Pearlman
Ariella Keshet (l) and one of her daughters, Emunah, wait to be evacuated from the port of Haifa to Cyprus, on Oct. 16 // Photo Credit: Canaan Lidor/Times of Israel
October 16, 2023, 2:17 pm
Americans Waiting to Evacuate Israel by Sea Hope for Safety
Roughly 500,000 American citizens live in Israel, and the crowd at the port of Haifa represents only a tiny fraction of that.
By Eliyahu Freedman / JTA
September 17, 2021, 7:04 pm
JPost Names Three Atlantans to List of ‘Top 50’ Influencers
CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky joins Deborah Lipstadt and Shari Dollinger on the annual list of machers.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler has called Warnock’s comments about Rev. Wright “appalling, disgusting and has no place in this country – much less in this Senate race.”
November 11, 2020, 6:02 am
Loeffler, Supporters Signal Angles of Attack on Warnock
A prominent Atlanta rabbi says that attacks against the pastor and politician ‘misrepresent his position on Israel and are deceitful.’
By Dave Schechter
“The Israeli media gives me a huge stage from which to criticize human rights violations,” Bassem Eid said.
October 23, 2020, 6:20 am
Palestinian Human Rights Activist Praises Israel
Bassem Eid was once arrested by the Palestinian Authority, but never by Israel.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Lt. Y gets a hug from his grandmother Judith, a survivor of the Holocaust from Poland, during the FIDF gala at the InterContinental Buckhead on May 14.
May 16, 2018, 7:50 am
Hug, Soldiers’ Stories Tug on FIDF Hearts
The organization raises more than $750,000 during its biggest gala yet in Atlanta.
By Michael Jacobs
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, meets with his U.S. counterpart, Nikki Haley, in honor of the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, May 14. He presented her with a coin from the Great Jewish Revolt of 68 C.E. with a personal dedication: “This is a historic day for Israel and the United States. I thank you, Ambassador Haley, for your strong support of this great move." (Photo by Shahar Azran)
May 15, 2018, 8:10 am
Our View: Tempered Joy in Jerusalem
When calm returns, Israel should try to follow the embassy move by easing conditions in Gaza, despite Hamas.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. (Photo by Kobi Gideon, Government Press Office)
May 15, 2018, 7:59 am
Embassy Opening Celebrated During Gaza Violence
The White House and the prime minister see the Jerusalem embassy as a step toward peace.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. (YouTube screen grab)
From the WebMay 14, 2018, 11:59 am
U.S. Embassy Opens in Jerusalem
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises President Donald Trump for following through on his promise.
Jerusalem resident and Atlanta native Rabbi David Geffen sends these painted rocks as a special blessing to Netta Barzilai.
May 13, 2018, 12:57 pm
Thanks to Netta, Next Year in Jerusalem
The Eurovision win comes as Israel celebrates the capital's unity 51 years ago and the U.S. Embassy moves.
By Rabbi David Geffen
Consul General Judith Varnai Shorer speaks at the Conexx Gala on Thursday, March 22, the day after her appearance at the state Capitol.
March 29, 2018, 7:09 am
Georgia House: Keep Consulate, Move Embassy
Legislators welcome Israel's consul general with resolutions embracing the Jewish state.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
President Donald Trump visits Israeli President Reuven Rivlin at his official residence in Jerusalem. (Photo by Haim Zach, Israeli Government Press Office)
March 2, 2018, 6:41 am
Our View: To Jerusalem
President Donald Trump surprises us by celebrating Israel's 70th birthday in the best way possible.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
From the WebDecember 6, 2017, 2:10 pm
Hailing Trump, Jerusalem Projects U.S. Flag on Old City
Mayor Nir Barkat says announcement recognizing city as capital is a "gesture and expression of the courageous friendship" between Americans and Israelis
The Western Wall stands as the ultimate symbol of what was gained in the Six-Day War. Jews were barred from the holy site from 1948 until Israel reunified Jerusalem in 1967.
December 6, 2017, 2:04 pm
Our View: Embassy to Jerusalem
Putting the U.S. Embassy in the western part of Jerusalem would force the Palestinians to negotiate.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Daniel Shapiro, who served as President Barack Obama’s ambassador to Israel, says the threat of violence should never stop the United States from doing the right thing.
June 13, 2017, 1:48 pm
Move the Embassy, Ex-Ambassador Says
The feat must be accomplished in a smart and strategic way to advance the goal of a two-state solution.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
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