Atlanta Jewish TimesKevin C. Madigan Archives - Atlanta Jewish Times https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/writers/kevin-madigan/ Connecting Jewish Atlanta and the Southeast Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:47:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 ADL VP to Receive FBI Award https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/adl-to-receive-fbi-award/ Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:48:33 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1250418 The AJT spoke with Allison Padilla-Goodman about the ADL's recognition by the FBI.

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]]> Feldman Gets Creative With Jewish Events https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/feldman-gets-creative-with-jewish-events/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:09:25 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1249266 David Feldman's 3 Owl agency is working on a rebrand of the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival and a presentation at the Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative.

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]]> Boy Band Friction Returns to Festival After Close Call https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/boy-band-friction-returns-to-festival-after-close-call/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:14:47 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1247856 A quartet of young musicians that made a big impression at last year’s Atlanta Jewish Life Festival is set to make a return appearance at the event this month.

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]]> Musician Hannah Zale Faces Challenges Head On https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/musician-hannah-zale-faces-challenges-head-on/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:49:59 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1247854 Singer and bandleader Hannah Zale will be playing two rather different sets at the upcoming Atlanta Jewish Life Festival Jan. 26.

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]]> Hillel Conference to Address Weighty Campus Issues https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/hillel-conference-to-address-weighty-campus-issues/ Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:25:35 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1246448 A four-day conference on major issues affecting Jewish life on campus is set for Atlanta next week.

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]]> The Ties That Bind: Irish and Jewish Connections https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/the-ties-that-bind-irish-and-jewish-connections/ Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:07:54 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1245715 Atlanta’s Irish Consul General Shane Stephens, who hosted the “Representations of Jews in Irish Literature" exhibit, spoke to the AJT ahead of the annual IrishFest Atlanta.

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]]> Adam Ezra Mixes Music and Activism https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/adam-ezra-mixes-music-and-activism/ Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:02:24 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1245713 Jewish singer, songwriter and bandleader Adam Ezra recently played at Eddie's Attic, and spoke to the AJT about music, activism and more.

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]]> Israeli Choreographer Teaching at Emory https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/israeli-choreographer-teaching-at-emory/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:08:10 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1244170 Dafi Altabeb, the acclaimed Israeli choreographer, dancer, and musician, began a stint as a visiting professor at Emory University this fall.

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]]> Sizzlin’ and Grillin’ at the Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/sizzlin-and-grillin-at-the-atlanta-kosher-bbq-festival/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:23:59 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1243968 The seventh annual Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival served up a day of friendship and flavor at City Springs.

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]]> Marcus JCC Reaches Beyond Dunwoody Campus https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/marcus-jcc-reaches-beyond-dunwoody-campus/ Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:53:03 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1242268 Trying to learn about the latest developments at the Marcus JCC, we spoke with chief development/marketing officer Janel Margaretta.

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]]> Classic Car Enthusiast Credits Family for Success https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/classic-car-enthusiast-credits-family-for-success/ Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:12:13 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1241620 One of the biggest classic car companies in the world held a 20th anniversary celebration in Atlanta on May 25.

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]]> An Artistic Way to Remember https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/an-artistic-way-to-remember/ Wed, 29 May 2019 17:39:26 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1241208 Known for her mixed media work, Rosefsky spends much of her time creating art with scissors and glue sticks instead of paint brushes. 

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]]> Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters: 50 Years as Safe Haven https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/atlanta-interfaith-broadcasters-50-years-as-safe-haven/ Wed, 29 May 2019 16:24:56 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1241105 Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters, now more commonly known as AIB-TV, was launched in 1969 with the aim of racial and religious bridge-building and shows no sign of abating.

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]]> Music School Finds Its Silver Lining at Temple https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/music-school-finds-its-silver-lining-at-temple/ Wed, 01 May 2019 19:11:04 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1240178 The New School of Music was founded in 1997 by Rick Smith and fellow musician Robert Trocina and now runs seven locations in the Atlanta area, including Temple Emanu-El.

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]]> Meals on Wheels: A New Approach to Raising Funds https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/meals-on-wheels-a-new-approach-to-raising-funds/ Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:07:11 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1238876 In an arena of so many nonprofits, how do you keep the money coming in? That question was raised by Hillary Baker, a Jewish member of Meals on Wheels Atlanta.

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