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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.
Ted Blum received the American Jewish Committee award from Linda Selig, Steve Selig, and Cathy Selig Kuranoff // All photos by Jacob Ross
May 27, 2026, 3:06 pm
Advocate Ted Blum Honored at AJC Dinner
Attorney Blum received the 2026 Distinguished Advocate Award.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
(From left) AJC Regional Director Dov Wilker and AJC chief policy and political affairs officer Jason Isaacson.
May 27, 2026, 1:24 pm
AJC Salutes Leadership at Annual Meeting
The American Jewish Committee installed new officers and offered a firsthand political affairs update.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Brooke and Matt Polacheck are in front of two paintings by Robert MacDonald Graham; 4-year-old Yorkie Oscar enjoys the attention // All photos by Howard Mendel
May 27, 2026, 10:38 am
Chai Style Home: The Art of the Mix
Designer Liz Rosenzweig brought the “special sauce” that made the Polacheck home feel collected and reflective of its family.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ben Levy
May 27, 2026, 10:37 am
The Lowdown: Ben Levy
I Bet You Didn’t Know … Ben has driven the Nürburgring in Germany.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The couple lives in Reynoldstown and likes the pace of Atlanta, but not the traffic.
May 27, 2026, 10:27 am
New Yorkers Head South to Perform
Jen Jacob stars as a soap opera nurse, and Jesse Ruben, a troubadour, helps those who suffer from Lyme disease.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Elias once found jewelry designed by Coco Chanel and a “Berenstain Bears” archive.
May 27, 2026, 10:26 am
Professional Appraiser Elias Finds Treasures
Yarden Elias warns consumers to ask questions when buying. She herself identifies masterpieces, race cars, jewelry, yachts and even horses in the most common and hidden places.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Rabbi Daniel Dorsch’s family, Amy, Zev, and Haley shared the kudos // All photos by David Craig
May 27, 2026, 10:08 am
Etz Chaim Honors Rabbi Dorsch’s 10th Anniversary
The congregation also celebrated the senior rabbi’s 17th wedding anniversary.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
(From left) Dr. Hamilton Williams, Dr. David Schmidt, Dr. Mark Haber, Dr. Jamie Haber, and Dr. Barry Zisholtz found common ground at JMPN.
May 13, 2026, 11:22 am
JMPN Sponsors Powerful Lecture
Dr. Michele Melamed explained her group’s mission and how Dr. Berger’s comments bring Maimonides forward into present living.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Yakov took his skills as a mechanical engineer to build precise models.
May 13, 2026, 10:43 am
Ayzengart Uses Toothpicks to Craft Works of Art
Just don’t attempt to drive on any Ayzengart-constructed wood bridges. However, spinning a toothpick dreidel sounds like fun!
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
On his skeleton rides, Firestone dives headfirst down an icy track on a small sled, reaching speeds of up to 90 miles per hour // Photo Credit: Ken Childs 
May 13, 2026, 10:34 am
The ‘Jewish Jet’ Soars into Beth Tefillah
Israel’s Jared Firestone, wore a Mogen Dovid on his helmet during the Winter Olympics.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dayna Royal, The Tasting Experience 2026 co-chair; Terri Bonoff, JF&CS Champion of Inclusion 2026 recipient and CEO Emeritus; Michele Hirsch, The Tasting Experience 2026 co-chair; Louise Samsky, The Tasting Experience 2026 co-chair; Jay Cranman, JF&CS CEO // All Photos by Patti Covert/Scenesations
May 13, 2026, 10:33 am
JF&CS Tasting Still Tastes … So Good
More than 650 supporters ate, drank, bid, and laughed through rows of food, all for a good cause.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Atlanta FIDF Council members Sheri and Mark Schwartz, Maj. Gen. Nadav Padan (CEO FIDF), Mechal Perl (Director) // All photos by Jon Marks Photography
May 13, 2026, 10:27 am
FIDF Gala: ‘Freedom is Not Free’
New Friends of Israel Defense Forces leaders Mechal Perl and Ben Levy made dynamic presentations.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Board members Susan Newman, Shannon Clayman, Laura Drucker, Elizabeth Glass, Tara Teilhaber, and Deb Leeson, incoming membership chair, shared a table.
May 13, 2026, 10:22 am
Breman Auxiliary Announces Record Gift
Old and new leadership celebrated for a bright future.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The “Mean Girls” performers have it all: Broadway pipes, movement, talent, and pathos // Photo Credit: City Springs Theatre Company
May 8, 2026, 10:23 am
‘Mean Girls’ Musical Gives Pink a Wink
“Mean Girls” addresses some very keen issues woven into the short skirts of our society today
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
All the ORT models were polished and upbeat // All photos by Rebecca Enslein 
April 30, 2026, 12:12 pm
ORT’s Fashion Show Fundraiser was Full of Style
The Dupree held a capacity crowd of enthusiastic women to raise money for ORT and show off new spring fashion styles.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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