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Eighty-seven SDT sisters of all ages attended the chapter’s 100th year celebration.
July 31, 2024, 10:38 am
SDT Marks 100 Years on UGA Campus
Sigma Delta Tau, the Jewish sorority at the University of Georgia, recently celebrated its centennial.
By Fran Putney
Sandra Craine (center) with Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Executive Director Sally Levine and State School Superintendent Richard Woods, is the first recipient of the Commission’s Holocaust Education Legacy Award. // Photo Credit: Harold Alan
May 29, 2024, 12:13 pm
Craine Receives Commission Education Award
Sandra Craine became the inaugural recipient of the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust’s Education Legacy Award for her commitment to Holocaust education in Georgia.
By Fran Putney
Fran M. Putney
April 18, 2024, 1:22 pm
A Passover Message from Fran Putney
Atlanta Jewish Times staff wishes our community Happy Passover.
By Fran Putney
Hibby Margol (center), with his wife, Betty Ann of 75 years, and representatives from local veterans’ groups, showing one of the special honors presented to him for his military service // Photo Credit: Helen Scherrer-Diamond
February 28, 2024, 12:26 pm
WWII Liberator Feted at 100th Birthday
Hibby Margol was recognized during a special ceremony at Berman Commons on Feb. 18.
By Fran Putney
A pair of campers enjoy Ramah Lake.
January 31, 2024, 1:00 pm
What’s New This Year at Jewish Overnight Camps
The AJT surveys some of the most popular summer camps to find out what’s in and what’s out in 2024.
By Fran Putney
Volunteers giving back at Atlanta Community Food Bank.
September 27, 2023, 10:12 am
JF&CS Mitzvah Day Leaves Lasting Community Impact
More than 200 community members took part in Jewish Family & Career Services’ 21st Mitzvah Day at 10 project locations.
By Fran Putney
Fran Putney
September 14, 2023, 3:30 pm
Rosh Hashanah Message: Fran Putney
Fran Putney shares her thoughts and inspiration for the Jewish New Year.
By Fran Putney
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
Larry Fascowitz said, “It was wonderful to see the warm and upbeat reception the new residents from the Cohen Home received from the staff and residents of Berman Commons. My mother was excited to see new residents coming in to make friends with. Overall, I was impressed with what a celebratory and energizing occasion it was.”
August 30, 2023, 10:13 am
Jewish HomeLife Closes Cohen Home
Twenty-four residents from The Cohen Home transitioned to Berman Commons in May and June of 2023.
By Fran Putney
Attendees at a Quieting the Silence event at Jeff’s Place Café hear personal stories of individuals affected by addiction. 
June 28, 2023, 10:43 am
Peer Program Supports Addiction Recovery
The new program gives individuals a one-on-one connection, support, encouragement, as well as a new network, to foster healing.
By Fran Putney
(From left) Samra Robbins, Terri Bagen, Laura Rittenberg – regional president of Coldwell Banker Realty, Debbie Sonenshine, and Ronald Robbins
June 14, 2023, 4:00 pm
Coldwell Banker Cares Foundation Fights Hunger
Coldwell Banker Cares Foundation donated $75,000 to Backpack Buddies.
By Fran Putney
Ian Cohen has started TARA Education Technologies, aimed at providing teachers and education professionals with resources that could help ease their workload.
May 24, 2023, 12:14 pm
Education Tech Company Addresses Teacher Burnout
Ian Cohen started TARA Education Technologies, aimed at providing teachers and education professionals with resources that could help ease their workload.
By Fran Putney
The Jewish Future Pledge asks Jewish teens and young adults to commit to being active, contributing members of the Jewish community // Photo Credit: Times of Israel
May 10, 2023, 12:56 pm
Jewish Future Pledge Spawns Youth Pledge Initiative
The Jewish Future Pledge asks Jewish teens and young adults to commit to being active, contributing members of the Jewish community.
By Fran Putney
Temple Kol Emeth streamed live on March 28 to announce Rabbi Larry Sernovitz’s resignation to their members.
April 26, 2023, 11:33 am
Temple Kol Emeth Begins New Rabbi Search
TKE looks for new leadership after resignation of Rabbi Larry Sernovitz.
By Fran Putney
A group of medical professionals, including many from the Atlanta area, recently visited grassroots medical projects in Israel, learned about Israeli health policy, and saw the medical side of Israel’s Start-up Nation ethos.
April 12, 2023, 4:39 pm
Atlanta Healthcare Professionals Join Israel Medical Mission
Several medical professionals, including some from Atlanta, recently toured grassroots medical projects in Israel.
By Fran Putney
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