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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
In the wake of the terror at Bondi Beach, security has been enhanced at Chanukah events worldwide — including in Atlanta.
December 15, 2025, 7:42 pm
Shining a Light in the Face of Darkness
In the wake of the terror at Bondi Beach, security has been enhanced at Chanukah events worldwide — including in Atlanta.
By Dave Schechter
Native Atlantan Joshua Forman was halfway through his Birthright trip before a conflict broke out between Israel and Iran // All photos courtesy of Joshua Forman
July 16, 2025, 10:44 am
Birthright Evacuee Details Escape from Warzone
Native Atlantan Joshua Forman was able to complete most of his Birthright trip before war broke out between Israel and Iran.
By Sasha Heller
Illustrative: Birthright participants doing a nature activity in the Negev after their visits were indefinitely extended due to Israel’s war with Iran, June 2025 // Photo Credit: Birthright Israel/Times of Israel
June 25, 2025, 11:01 am
Local Birthright Evacuee Shares Miraculous Tale
David Cohen, an Atlanta native, details a firsthand account of the politically-charged midnight cruise to Cyprus while exiting a warzone.
By Sasha Heller
An informal conversation between USHMM curator and historian, Edna Friedberg, and Atlanta attorney and author, Ted Blum, helped the 60 attendees understand the value of supporting the national Holocaust museum.
April 9, 2025, 1:17 pm
Event Spotlights Mission of US Holocaust Museum
The program featured a conversation with USHMM curator and historian Edna Friedberg and Atlanta attorney and author Ted Blum.
By Fran M. Putney
Israeli photojournalist Ziv Koren (black shirt) is pictured with the staff of Atlanta Jewish Times.
November 25, 2024, 11:38 am
Prized Photographer Koren Publishes War Journal
“The October 7 War” features more than 400 images taken after the attacks on Oct. 7, 2023.
By Ronit Franco-Pinsky
The White Rose Society pays homage to the White Rose, a non-Jewish resistance group founded by non-Jewish students at the University of Munich in 1942.
June 12, 2024, 6:42 pm
Introducing The White Rose Society
The White Rose Society shines a spotlight on individuals who are making a positive impact in the Jewish community.
By Sasha Heller
The real Jan Karski was a Polish Catholic who made the lessons of the Holocaust his life work.
February 14, 2024, 11:41 am
Theatrical Outfit Details Karski’s Moral Heroism
The play centers around Karski’s efforts to persuade the American government to intervene in the Holocaust during World War II.
By Bob Bahr
Birthright’s current trips include all the typical highlights of the organization’s tours, including this jeep tour, but also offer opportunities to volunteer and bear witness after Oct. 7 // Photo Credit: Oded Antman/JTA
February 14, 2024, 10:11 am
Birthright Students Experience Israel at War
Many participants traveling to Israel on Birthright Israel trips these days say the experience is unique and affirming at a time when many Jews feel at a loss for how to respond to the atrocities of Oct. 7.
By By Elana Sztokman/JTA
The Besser Holocaust Memorial Garden at the MJCCA in Dunwoody // Photo Credit: Fred N. Katz
January 31, 2024, 10:19 am
[UPDATED] Holocaust Survivor Count Drops as Needs Remain
JF&CS Atlanta reports that more than half of its survivor clients receive Medicaid and nearly half also food stamps.
By Dave Schechter
Miami Holocaust Memorial // Photo Credit: Fred N. Katz
January 23, 2024, 5:20 pm
Report: Official Holocaust Survivor Count Drops
JF&CS Atlanta reports that more than half of its survivor clients receive Medicaid and nearly half also food stamps.
By Dave Schechter
A house where 40 Israeli civilians were held hostage in Kibbutz Be’eri, Oct. 11, 2023 // Photo Credit: Lazar Berman/The Times of Israel
November 14, 2023, 2:17 pm
Oct. 7 Atrocities Video Sickens Atlanta Audience
The Israeli consulate and communal leaders voiced disappointment at the small turnout for a screening.
By Dave Schechter
The Jerusalem Ballet was the subject of “Underground Ballet,” shown at the 2020 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
September 13, 2023, 2:32 pm
Jerusalem Ballet Needs Support to Perform in Atlanta
“Momento,” about the life and tragic death of a young ballet star, has been part of the Jerusalem Ballet’s repertoire for the last four years.
By Bob Bahr
Liberation Memorial State Park in New Jersey
August 30, 2023, 12:24 pm
Katz’s Photography Documents Holocaust Memorials
His newly published photographic book, “My Road to Remembrance,” is a photographic journey and history of more than 100 Holocaust memorials, from Auschwitz to New York.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu carved out close to an hour to meet with Gov. Brian Kemp.
June 14, 2023, 11:59 am
Kemp Tours Israel and Meets Top Leadership
Local Atlantans Emanuel Fialkow and Greg Bluestein provide “up close and personal” feedback about Gov. Brian Kemp’s late May trip to Israel.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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