Atlanta Jewish TimesLeah R. Harrison Archives - Atlanta Jewish Times https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/writers/leah-r-harrison/ Connecting Jewish Atlanta and the Southeast Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:20:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Jill Biden on ‘Where the Light Enters’ https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/jill-biden-on-where-the-light-enters/ Wed, 22 May 2019 18:54:35 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1240840 In a room buzzing with anticipation, former second lady Jill Biden appeared before a crowd of 600 at A Page From the Book Festival event for "Where the Light Enters."

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]]> A Fitting Memorial: Eleven New ‘Trees of Life’ in Atlanta https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/a-fitting-memorial-eleven-new-trees-of-life-in-atlanta/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:18:56 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1238336 After the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue, a member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church was searching for a way to honor those lost. He found it with Trees Atlanta.

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]]> A Chanukah Message From Leah R. Harrison https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/a-chanukah-message-from-leah-r-harrison/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 20:57:32 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1234484 The moral imperatives of our faith provide concepts and deeds through which we can brighten our outlook and begin to repair our world.

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]]> Incumbent for Top Education Post Faces Former National PTA Prez https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/incumbent-for-top-education-post-faces-former-national-pta-prez/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:46:04 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1233138 Incumbent Richard Woods (R) and retired Lt. Col. Otha Thornton (D) face off in the race for state school superintendent.

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]]> Blue Dove’s Jewish High Holiday Initiative https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/blue-doves-jewish-high-holiday-initiative/ Thu, 30 Aug 2018 21:12:15 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1231014 The foundation for a healthier year -- Blue Dove provides High Holidays inspiration in #QuietingTheSilence campaign.

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]]> Atlanta’s Latest Tool to Address Addiction and Mental Health https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/atlantas-latest-tool-to-address-addiction-and-mental-health/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 11:26:31 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1230716 The Blue Dove Foundation's mission: education, awareness and outreach within the Jewish community.

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]]> Nonprofit Helps People, Pets and the Planet https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/nonprofit-helps-people-pets-and-the-planet/ Thu, 28 Jun 2018 22:37:03 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1229238 Founder and CEO of Atlanta Rescue Dog Café Aaron Fisher is devoted to reducing the need fort animal shelters.

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]]> A Tale of Two Houses https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/a-tale-of-two-houses/ Sat, 23 Jun 2018 20:55:09 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1228951 Families together created 70’s hub for Jewish philanthropy and fun.

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]]> Doing Good While Getting a Good Color https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/doing-good-while-getting-a-good-color/ Mon, 07 May 2018 11:45:24 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1227456 Belle de Jour Salon in Sandy Springs takes time to raise money for childhood cancer research.

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]]> Individual Engagement Brings Hope to Dementia https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/individual-engagement-brings-hope-to-dementia/ Thu, 03 May 2018 08:54:37 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1227372 Jewish Home Life Communities is instituting the successful I'm Still Here program.

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]]> Lifesaving Jewish Responses to Opioid Epidemic https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/lifesaving-jewish-responses-to-opioid-epidemic/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 22:06:07 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1226343 The community develops a depth of resources for addiction treatment and recovery.

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]]> How to Eat Healthy At and After Pesach https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/how-to-eat-healthy-at-and-after-pesach/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 05:43:54 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1225928 Paula Shoyer shares healthy recipes from her childhood in her new book “The Healthy Jewish Cookbook”.

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]]> Passover Pops Up at The Spicy Peach https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/passover-pops-up-at-the-spicy-peach/ Thu, 22 Mar 2018 09:48:32 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1225705 The specialty Toco Hills retailer is overflowing with kosher items for the holiday.

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]]> Atlanta’s Truly Special Seder https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/atlantas-truly-special-seder/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:42:23 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1224821 Shearith Israel prepares to host the 22nd annual celebration for adults with special needs March 18.

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]]> Veronica’s Attic Turns 30 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/veronicas-attic-turns-30/ Tue, 06 Mar 2018 06:29:25 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1225170 The Sandy Springs boutique and owners Cecily Ross and Eryn Spector are celebrating March 10.

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