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Judge Roy Altman told the AJT that he has fond memories of being in Atlanta for the World Series in 1996 (Yankees vs. Braves). He also spent time here in 2007 as a law clerk.

June 17, 2026, 10:14 am

Judge Altman Addresses Jewish National Fund

Judge Roy Altman spoke with Jewish National Fund supporters at Temple Sinai on May 19.

By Marcia Caller Jaffe

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

Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro in happier days with executives of the country’s national oil company.

February 25, 2026, 3:32 pm

Former Ambassador Not Optimistic About Venezuela

Charles Shapiro, now a Georgia Tech professor, does not believe current American policy will change much in the Latin American country.

By Bob Bahr

This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows reconstruction efforts at Iran's Parchin solid propellant plant outside of Tehran, Iran, Aug. 28, 2025 // Photo Credit: Planet Labs PBC via AP/Times of Israel

September 24, 2025, 10:27 am

Iran has Started Rebuilding Key Missile Sites Hit by Israel

Experts say a main component, the large mixers needed to produce solid fuel for the weapons, is still missing; Iran believes resuming missile production key to deterring Israel.

By TOI and Agencies

Eitan Weiss (second from right), new Consul General to the Southeast, poses with hosts, Delilah and Steven Cohen, and Alexa Crista, director of Jewish Community Affairs.

September 17, 2025, 10:44 am

Meet the New Consul General to the Southeast

Eitan Weiss greeted Atlanta’s Jewish leaders and shared his vision in his new position at the Consulate.

By Marcia Caller Jaffe

(From left) Mark Ruffalo, Emma Stone, Javier Bardem, and Olivia Colman are among 1,800 actors and filmmakers who have vowed not to work with the Israel movie industry // Photo Credits: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images North America/AFP); Tiziana Fabi/AFP; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images North America/AFP; Carlos Jasso/AFP; Times of Israel

September 17, 2025, 10:27 am

Actors & Filmmakers to Boycott Israeli Movie Industry

Letter signed by Mark Ruffalo, Emma Stone, Javier Bardem, Olivia Colman and other top figures pledges not to work with Israeli institutions “implicated in genocide and apartheid.”

By TOI and Agencies

Dr. Greg Downey (left) Executive Vice President at National Jewish Health; Andrew Young, and Lisa Tadiri, Vice President for Development at National Jewish Health.

May 28, 2025, 11:25 am

National Jewish Health Honors Andrew Young

Benefit gala at Woodruff Arts Center supported the nation’s leading hospital and research center for respiratory illness.

By Bob Bahr

Lynn Owens and Simone Wilker, HGA Zionist Affairs Chair, show signs of support for Israeli women and girls.

January 10, 2024, 1:20 pm

Hadassah Champions Response to Hamas War Rapes

Hadassah co-sponsored an emergency session of the United Nations on Dec. 4, to bear witness to testimonies of Hamas’ brutal acts against Israeli women and girls on Oct. 7.

By Compiled by AJT staff

Brett Ratner speaking at The Simon Wiesenthal Center's 2017 National Tribute Dinner at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., April 5, 2017. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

October 4, 2023, 2:32 pm

Disgraced Hollywood Director Brett Ratner Immigrates to Israel

Ratner was well known as a supporter of Jewish and Israeli organizations and has been honored for his Jewish philanthropy and other humanitarian efforts.

By Ron Kampeas / JTA

January 1, 2023, 12:02 pm

Looking Back on Ukraine as I Prepare for 2023

The AJT owner and publisher reflects on the atrocities put forth by Vladmir Putin and Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine.

By Michael Morris

December 15, 2022, 10:17 am

A Night With Horatio

What I learned about Christmas presents in my first year of teaching.

By Chana Shapiro

November 30, 2022, 12:23 pm

Letter to the Editor: Bruce Brown

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 editor@atljewishtimes.com.

By Bruce Brown

A man wearing a Trump yarmulke listens as former President Donald J. Trump speaks to the Republican Jewish Coalition annual meeting.

November 30, 2022, 11:10 am

RJC in Vegas Where Trump, Others Woo Jewish Voters

As the Republican Jewish Coalition held its annual meeting in Las Vegas, a number of potential, and one announced, 2024 candidates and others spoke to the political group following the midterm elections.

By Nathan Posner

Clockwise from top left: Francis Clark; Arun Piyasena; George Sloan; Skylar Robinson; Santoshi Puttagunta; Kyle Tie.

July 28, 2022, 2:17 pm

B’nai B’rith’s 22nd Enlighten America Essay Contest

The annual contest, which was founded in 2000 by the Achim/Gate City Lodge of B’nai B’rith International, aims to encourage respect and tolerance of religious beliefs and racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

By Robert Garber

Ambassador Michèle Taylor at the U.N. Human Rights Council. // (U.S. State Department)

April 19, 2022, 4:08 pm

Exclusive: Taylor’s First Interview as U.S. Ambassador

U.S. ambassador confronts “unfair bias against Israel in the structure” of the U.N. Human Rights Council.

By Dave Schechter