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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.
Potpourri specialized in sportswear, dresses, and accessories including handbags and jewelry // Photo Credit: Bobb Pepalis
April 9, 2025, 3:01 pm
Potpourri Closes After 50-Year Run
Julie Routenberg announced that Feb. 28 was the last day of store operations.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Renee Kutner
April 9, 2025, 1:33 pm
The Lowdown: Renee Kutner
I Bet You Didn’t Know That … Renee is an expert hula hooper.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Flounder Francese was served over lemon artichoke risotto. 
April 9, 2025, 1:14 pm
Family Tradition: A Recipe for Hearty Italian
Carbonara Trattoria has been in the heart of Dunwoody for 13 years.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Elina Brager, pictured here opening a wine bottle, thinks the best parts about collecting wines are learning the differences between selections and finding what you love.
April 9, 2025, 1:08 pm
Expert Shares Tips on Passover Wines
Elina Brager is in the business of educating and refining her clients’ wine tastes and collections.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Mitzi Solomon, Pailey Nooromid, Amy Knopf, Lynn Saperstein, and Suzanne Grosswald posed with Samantha Ettus before the program // Photo by Patti Covert Scenesations Photography     
April 9, 2025, 1:02 pm
Federation Hosts Community Event for Women
Brilliant, ebullient and engaging, Samantha Ettus informed and charmed 500 women at the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s Women’s Event.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
City Springs Theatre Company recently staged a revival of “Ragtime” // Photo Credit: City Springs Theatre Company
April 9, 2025, 12:56 pm
Rich Succeeds in ‘Ragtime’ Immigrant Experience
“Ragtime” at City Springs Theatre Company is grandly executed with a perspective on turn-of-the-century dramas. Local actor Jordan Rich plays Tateh, representing the Jewish immigrant experience.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
 Jerry and Adonis relax amid their collection of international pillows. Skyscrapers provide the background view south // All photos by Howard Mendel
March 26, 2025, 11:12 am
Chai Style Home: Artist Duo in Sunny Yellow
Gardner and Ampatzis enjoy collecting, decorating, and creating in their international homes … while being anchored in Midtown.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Thanks to an anonymous donor, Congregation Etz Chaim Rabbi Jonathon Adler has received a new kidney.
March 26, 2025, 10:45 am
It’s a Mitzvah! Rabbi Adler Receives Kidney Transplant
Congregation Etz Chaim’s Assistant Rabbi is keenly aware every day of the gift of life he was given.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The audience was thrilled with Pinsky’s creative guitar playing and lyrics, poking fun at current topics and politicians.
March 26, 2025, 10:39 am
Comic Pinsky Offends No One … and Everyone
Daryl Pinsky got knees slapping and lips singing to his unique brand of humor and musical comedy.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Eve Gordon has been selected by the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra as the winner of their 2025 Concerto Competition.
March 26, 2025, 10:29 am
Westminster Stars Feel the Beat
One of Atlanta’s most prestigious private schools is feeling that “groovy beat," and their student, Eve Gordon, is a superstar.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Concept creator and Temple Kol Emeth Rabbi Steve Lebow (right) and artist Paul Heller pose in front of Heller’s glass menorah.
March 26, 2025, 10:21 am
Heller Designs Menorah for Jewish Federation
Local artist Paul Heller worked with Rabbi Steve Lebow to bring the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s community vision to life.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
(Right) Robin Jacobs’ Spicy Black Bean soup won the Golden Ladle Award // Photo by Phil Mistry
March 26, 2025, 10:12 am
SoupFest Records Third Straight Sellout
Jenny Levison’s Golden Ladle prize and “soup chefs” turned out for a good cause.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Diane and Jeff Bland chatted with keynote speaker Elie Klein, who met their daughter when she was an IDF Lone Soldier.
March 12, 2025, 11:25 am
JNF’s Breakfast for Dinner Attracts Record Crowd
Beth Gluck gave a rousing talk to 670 guests about JNF’s job of nation building -- far beyond being the “tree people.”
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Rabbi Mark Zimmerman spoke of the sentiments of the past 50 years and looks forward to a bright future.
March 12, 2025, 11:21 am
Beth Shalom Celebrates a Joyous 50th Anniversary
Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch declared March 1 as “Beth Shalom Day.”
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The matriarch panel accepted trees planted in their honor. Pictured, from left, are Candy Berman, Raya Zalik, Etta Raye Hirsch, and Cathy Selig // All photos by Crisitan Lopez
March 12, 2025, 11:14 am
Matriarchs Share Legacy and Inspiration
Atlanta Jewish Foundation’s annual Grow a Legacy event featured a lively panel of four outstanding local women.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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