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Yom hazikaron
Justine Cohen, Renee Evans, Tracy Seitz, and Samantha Trief emotionally read letters from IDF soldiers who perished.
May 29, 2024, 12:30 pm
FIDF’s Solidarity Night Draws Sold Out Crowd
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces supporters heard compelling stories from soldiers and how Atlanta’s FIDF demonstrates consistent support for them.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dave Schechter
May 15, 2024, 10:07 am
Where was Jewish Community on Yom HaZikaron?
Dave remains mystified by the relatively low turnout by Jewish Atlantans at a ceremony of such importance to the local Israeli population.
By Dave Schechter
Hershel Greenblat and granddaughter Erin Boynton at Auschwitz on the day of the March of the Living.  
September 13, 2023, 12:56 pm
Grandfather, Granddaughter March for the Living
Hershel Greenblat and Erin Boynton traveled to Poland and Israel take part in the March of the Living.
By Fran Putney
June 14, 2023, 1:48 pm
Atlanta’s 2023 Community Journey to Israel
The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta led a tour group of over 200 members to Israel to experience the richness of Jewish history.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Beth Arogeti
June 14, 2023, 12:20 pm
Atlanta’s 2023 Community Journey to Israel: Beth Arogeti
Beth Arogeti shares her recollections of the Federation's 2023 Community Journey to Israel.
By Beth Arogeti
Michael Morris
June 14, 2023, 12:12 pm
Atlanta’s 2023 Community Journey to Israel: Michael Morris
Michael Morris shares his recollections of the Federation's 2023 Community Journey to Israel.
By Michael Morris
Rabbi Adam Starr
May 20, 2022, 1:38 pm
Two Local Shuls Host Israeli Guest Lecturers
The lecturers – Rabbis, educators and thought-leaders from around the world – were part of World Mizrachi’s Israel360 program.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Students did a choreographed routine for the daglanut, the flag dance.
May 15, 2019, 10:42 am
AJA Recognizes Yom Hazikaron; Celebrates Yom Ha’atzmaut
In what is an emotional two days for Jews everywhere, Atlanta Jewish Academy hosted events commemorating Yom Hazikaron, Israel memorial day, and celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut.
By Eddie Samuels
Students from The Weber School sing the song “Peace” during the annual community Yom Hazikaron commemoration.
May 15, 2019, 10:39 am
Israel’s Fallen Honored in Yom Hazikaron Ceremony
As a siren sounded, hundreds gathered in the sanctuary at AA Synagogue, standing silent in memory of Israel’s war dead and civilian victims of terror attacks.
By Dave Schechter
A flag show is one of the treats for the more than 500 people attending the Young Israel of Toco Hills barbecue at Mason Mill Park on April 19. (Photo by Beth Intro Photography)
April 24, 2018, 8:30 am
Georgia Helps Israel Celebrate Birthday
Gov. Nathan Deal and Ambassador Judith Varnai Shorer highlight the close bonds between the states.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Tali Barel speaks at the Yom HaZikaron commemoration April 17 at The Temple.
April 23, 2018, 7:51 am
Yom HaZikaron Focuses on 1948 Losses
Over 70 years, Israel has seen 26,780 people killed in war and terrorist attacks.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
While members of the Israeli Scouts and B’nei Akiva hold Israeli flags, Epstein School student Joshua Sampson plays the violin to lead the singing of “Hatikva” at the end of the Yom HaZikaron ceremony April 30 at The Temple.
May 21, 2017, 9:00 am
Pausing to Remember on Memorial Day
Shouldn't the day for fallen American soldiers mean more than store sales and swimming pool openings?
By Dave Schechter
May 15, 2017, 4:48 am
Letters: Yom HaZikaron, Jerusalem, Palestinians
These are the reader responses published in the May 5 AJT; send your letters to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
While members of the Israeli Scouts and B’nei Akiva hold Israeli flags, Epstein School student Joshua Sampson plays the violin to lead the singing of “Hatikva” at the end of the Yom HaZikaron ceremony April 30 at The Temple.
May 4, 2017, 12:57 pm
Mourning the Dead, Honoring the Sacrifice
Atlanta’s Jewish and Israeli communities are united in deep grief for those who died defending Israel
Yaakov Selavan carries the Torah to lead an IDF delegation into Auschwitz-Birkenau.
May 4, 2017, 11:59 am
Between Gaza and the Gas Chambers
Remember a fallen soldier by helping the next generation of Israeli leaders.
By Yaakov Selavan
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