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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.
Host Michael Miller spoke of a wonderful sabra housewife, Osi, who prepares meals for travelers, and created this cookbook. The delicious dinner was based on these recipes.
August 28, 2024, 11:27 am
JNF Dinner Spotlights Impact of Volunteers
Michael Miller hosted a JNF “backyard” dinner as a backdrop for post-Oct. 7 volunteers to share the meaningfulness of their trips, and he then promoted the JNF Convention in Dallas.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
More than 900 community members filled The Temple pews on Aug. 18.
August 28, 2024, 11:25 am
Acho: Greater Understanding Leads to Compassion
Rabbi Peter Berg moderated a discussion with the Rev. John Vaughn and author/two-time Emmy winner Emmanuel Acho.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
“Strawberries on Silver” is an example of food portraits.
August 28, 2024, 11:12 am
Art Exhibit was ‘Twice as Weiss’
Two local unrelated artists with the same last name combined color and energy for a free show at the Sandy Springs Library for the month of August.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Avid cyclist Karen Schwartz poses in her home studio in front of her interpretations of Malcolm X, violinist Yasha Haifetz, and several of her floral works // All photos by Howard Mendel
August 28, 2024, 11:05 am
Chai Style Art: Artist, Therapist, Biker, Big Thinker
Artist Karen Schwartz sees painting as “sport.”
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Gilmer’s Carrot Kugel
August 28, 2024, 10:33 am
Gilmer Dishes New & Traditional Holiday Foods
Kosher Gourmet has grown under Steve Gilmer’s leadership to feature an in-depth lineup of “all things kosher” year-round. Here he speaks about the upcoming High Holiday season.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Stefanie and Ben are devoted to their dogs, Manny and Cappy // All photos by Sloan Bragg
August 28, 2024, 10:29 am
Attorney & Vet Unite Over Doggie Cocktails
Stefanie and Ben chose Chabad for the ceremony alongside their special connection to the rabbis who are brothers.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The crowd of 225 cheered on the couple.
August 28, 2024, 10:28 am
Cookies Beat Out Cake for the New Koodens
Bride Amanda fell for Elliot’s red hair and ability to provide quality wine.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Billy and Samantha under the chuppah // All photos by Zalmy Berkowitz
August 28, 2024, 10:27 am
Hopak/Kozatsky Dancing Ramps Up Wedding
The new Schlesingers enjoyed dancing and a multilingual phone booth before heading off to Iceland where they relished waterfalls and geothermal pools.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The family held the Torah in L’dor v’dor style.
August 28, 2024, 10:18 am
When a Rabba’s Son Becomes a Man …
Ari chose a bright blue theme as a tribute to Israel. Meanwhile, he had to pivot for a venue change 48 hours prior to the event.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Glazerman family was pleased that both the younger guests and adults had some separate spaces to enjoy the evening.
August 28, 2024, 10:17 am
Glazerman Gets Two Wows at Bat Mitzvah
Event planner Rachel Goldschein worked with the Glazerman family to provide unique designs and a weekend they will long remember.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Nadia Bilchik, Sheryl, and Suzanne Eisenberg went “all out” to channel Audrey.
August 28, 2024, 10:16 am
Breakfast at Tiffany’s with South African Style
Sheryl Westerman planned for months to create a themed brunch, for which she is well known.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Georgia Aquarium provided a picturesque backdrop for Handman to perform.
August 28, 2024, 10:15 am
Atlanta Harpist Elevates Occasions
Lisa Handman was inspired by her mother and grandparents to pursue a career as a harp performer and teacher.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
David Abes added this bright orange Yoffi food truck to his circle of fun in Dunwoody.
August 7, 2024, 11:31 am
DASH Goes Truckin’ with Yoffi
David Abes adds another dining concept to Funwoody and announces that his son will join “the biz.”
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Julie Dragich and Steve Novotny work as a team starting in the early morning to oversee an authentic “Bronx” style and varied menu.
August 7, 2024, 11:27 am
Bronx Bagel Buggy Scores Tops for Deli
Julie Dragich and Steve Novotny get up in the wee hours to oversee an in-depth menu made on site down to the thin flat flagels, bagels, bialys, and huge variety of spreads, salads, and desserts.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
“Intersecting Scissors” was developed from multiple sketches for this 2018 painting.
August 7, 2024, 11:00 am
Artist Gruskin ‘Vibrates Edges’
IBM retiree Lewis Gruskin bases his colorful painting on personal experiences like playing golf and a childhood love of visiting New York City museums.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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