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Marcia Caller Jaffe
Marcia Caller Jaffe
After 37 years with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now with the AJT, , Jaffe’s focus is lifestyle, art, dining, fashion, and community events with emphasis on Jewish movers and shakers.
Senior Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal (left) and Rabbi Mike Rothbaum became acquainted through Atlanta Rabbinical Association functions, and again on a post-Oct. 7 trip to Israel with the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.
January 15, 2025, 11:48 am
Rothbaum Joins Ahavath Achim as Interim Rabbi
Rabbi Michael Rothbaum will serve through July 2025 while a search committee goes into action.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Michael Strauss’s mom went for the needlepoint tradition representing his specific interests.   
January 15, 2025, 11:25 am
Sentimental Siddur Presentations Connect Generations
Four Davis Academy moms share what a meaningful tradition the December Siddur ceremony brought forward.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Local businessman Andy Siegel has been selected to succeed Mark Kopkin in October 2025 as president of JNF-Atlanta.
January 15, 2025, 10:51 am
JNF Taps Siegel for Lead Role
Andy Siegel will serve as president starting in October.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Native Atlantan Jen Boaz’s art is replete with texture and pattern.
January 15, 2025, 10:49 am
Youthful Energy is Essence of Boaz’s Art
Jen Boaz shares her innermost feelings without words to mirror her emotions. Thus, her art incorporates intricate layers and textures.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Claudia Schreier draws on both Jewish and Black culture for some of her expression and emotion // Photo Credit: Atlanta Ballet 
January 15, 2025, 10:47 am
Atlanta Ballet Lauds Schreier’s Talent
Native New Yorker Claudia Schreier is sought after globally for her fresh approach and creative visions in ballet choreography.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Lynn Deutsch
January 15, 2025, 10:46 am
The Lowdown: Lynn Deutsch
I Bet You Didn’t Know … Lynn is a graduate of the Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta program and the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Sabra Orly Klein matches egg donors and surrogates with intended parents. 
January 15, 2025, 10:46 am
Klein Connects Prospective Parents to Eggs & Surrogacy
Sabra Orly Klein works especially in the Jewish, LGBTQ+ and Israeli communities.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Daughter Rachel came to Houston to provide bedside support.
January 15, 2025, 10:43 am
Mayer Tackles Heart Challenges with Courage
Robin Mayer documented her open-heart surgery journey to come out stronger on the other end. She recalls being shocked with lifesaving paddles.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Rabbi Jonathon Adler asks the community-at-large to consider getting tested to perform the ultimate mitzvah of donating a kidney to transplant.
January 15, 2025, 10:36 am
Local Rabbi Seeks Kidney Donation
Rabbi Jonathan Adler outlines his chronic kidney disease and appeal for an altruistic donor.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Kira and Jimmy relax in their great room with DeKalb Animal Shelter rescue dogs, Marty and Bruno // All photos by Howard Mendel
January 10, 2025, 10:22 am
Chai Style Home: Baron’s Life & Home Read Like a Best Seller
Kira and Jimmy Baron combined households, children and dogs to arrive at the home where they were married by the backyard pool.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Moshe and Erin Lis, a powerful team, like to also cook “mostly Israeli dishes” at home.
December 24, 2024, 1:39 pm
Leadership Changes Hands at Added Touch Catering
Sandra and Clive Bank built their business from ground up. Experienced couple, Erin and Moshe Lis, take the helm with ideas for diversification and next generation growth.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
(From left) Attorneys Robert Port, Benjamin Fink, and J-BAR leader Darren Tobin network with Fran Cullen.
December 24, 2024, 1:38 pm
Tobin ‘Raises the Bar’ for Chanukah Party
Jewish legal professionals gathered to exchange ideas, stand for issues, and practice tikun olam at the Distillery of Modern Art.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Beeber family introduced Anat Sultan-Dadon.
December 24, 2024, 11:58 am
Israel Bonds Dinner Explores Healthcare After Oct. 7
Dr. Arnon Afek presented how Sheeba, Israel’s largest hospital, is functioning after the attacks by Hamas and Hezbollah.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Chaya Mushka Children’s House administrators Virginia Henry (general studies principal), Leah Sollish (principal), and Dassi New (pre-school director), posed with Rabbi Isser New (executive director), and Yale New (far right).
December 24, 2024, 11:49 am
Chaya Mushka Capital Campaign Nets $1.3M
Rabbi Isser New kicked off a 48-hour fundraising marathon with a million-dollar goal for Chaya Mushka Children’s House.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
(From left) Seth Baron (VP, FIDF Georgia & Southeast States), Montana Tucker, Karen Shulman (outgoing chair for FIDF Atlanta). Jeris Hollander (associate director, FIDF Georgia & Southeast States), Garry Sobel (FIDF national board member) // Photo Credit: Jon Marks
December 24, 2024, 11:43 am
FIDF Touts Tucker, Heroes and Hope
Supporters gathered at City Springs to get firsthand reports from daring IDF solders, alongside a Hollywood star.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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