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After playing intermittently for the Philadelphia Flyers for a couple seasons, Mark Friedman joined Jason Zucker in Pittsburgh last February and now hopes to become a consistent contributor for a team eyeing a Stanley Cup championship.
January 26, 2022, 6:05 pm
Jewish Players No Longer Exception on NHL Rosters
“We’re probably looking at a record number of Jewish players in the league right now,” said Mathieu Schneider, arguably the most famous Jewish hockey player of all time.
By David Ostrowsky
Research in the United States and Israel points to the potential use of medical marijuana compounds in the treatment of autism.
January 17, 2022, 8:24 am
Autism Researchers See Promise in Medical Marijuana
Early studies find some optimism for the use of marijuana derivatives to provide help for families coping with the difficult condition.
By Bob Bahr
Congregation Bet Haverim collected welcome bags to deliver to families who evacuated Afghanistan.
December 22, 2021, 4:19 pm
HIAS Launches New Refugee Resettlement Program
Several Atlanta synagogues have already engaged with local agencies to adopt families fleeing Afghanistan.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Former PM of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu gets the COVID vaccine.
December 22, 2021, 2:29 pm
YIR: Israel Ranks Highest in COVID-19 Vaccination Rate
January 2021: World follows Israeli COVID-19 studies; per capita, Israel is inoculating its 9.2 million citizens faster than any other country.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Rabbi Adam Starr and Deborah Lipstadt at a January 2020 march against anti-Semitism in New York.
December 22, 2021, 2:05 pm
YIR: Lipstadt Nomination Hailed Locally
August 2021: The Emory professor is acclaimed professionally and by those whose relationship is personal.
By Dave Schechter
Congressman Hank Johnson of the 4th district of Georgia.
December 22, 2021, 1:59 pm
YIR: Georgia Congressman Explains Iron Dome ‘Present’ Vote
September 2021: Congressman Hank Johnson called the $1 billion for Iron Dome resupply an “exorbitant emergency request.”
By Dave Schechter
December 21, 2021, 5:03 pm
Jewish Atlanta Remembers Isakson as a Friend
The late Senator was “an incredible example of the importance of finding common ground and mutual respect.”
By Dave Schechter
Israel closes its borders to U.S. fights for first times. // Nati Shohat/ Flash90
December 21, 2021, 5:02 pm
Israel Closes Its Borders to U.S. Flights for First Time
Many American Jews feel unwelcome in their Jewish homeland.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
December 17, 2021, 3:14 pm
Obituary: Lea Turner
Lea Turner, of Hallandale Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on Aug. 25, in hospice care, making a final journey to her eternal resting place.
Dave Schechter
December 15, 2021, 1:23 pm
The Necessity of Anti-Semitism Rallies
Like the COVID-19 virus, “the world’s oldest hate” mutates and may never totally disappear.
By Dave Schechter
A general depiction of a women getting an ultrasound.
December 15, 2021, 1:18 pm
Israel to Ease Access to Legal Abortions
At same time, States in U.S. are passing laws to restrict the medical procedure, Israel looks to give easy access to them.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
For over 40 years The Jewish Tower has been serving the Atlanta community.
December 15, 2021, 7:47 am
Jewish Tower Wins National Recognition for Quality
The Jewish Tower in Buckhead wins national award from affordable housing association.
By Bob Bahr
December 6, 2021, 8:34 am
What I’m Thankful For this Chanukah
Eight things Publisher Michael A. Morris is thankful for.
By Michael A. Morris
Jerusalem on November 24, 2021 // Photo by Olivier Fitoussi
December 3, 2021, 2:23 pm
Latest Israeli Travel Ban Frustrates Atlanta Travelers
Tourists are not allowed in Israel for at least the next two weeks.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Deborah Lipstadt testified that the rally organizers demonstrated a “great deal of overt anti-Semitism and adulation of the Third Reich.”
December 3, 2021, 2:17 pm
Lipstadt Takes the Stand
The Emory University scholar testified against organizers of the August 2017 “Unite the Right” rally.
By Dave Schechter
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