Atlanta Jewish TimesRachel Fayne Archives - Atlanta Jewish Times https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/writers/rachel-fayne-gruskin/ Connecting Jewish Atlanta and the Southeast Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:34:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Wiesenthal Brings Passion Project to Marietta https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/wiesenthal-brings-passion-project-to-marietta/ Wed, 22 May 2019 18:13:05 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1240744 Los Angeles-based actor and writer Tom Dugan is the brainchild behind “Wiesenthal,” the successful one-man show based on the famous Nazi hunter, Simon Wiesenthal.

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]]> Renowned Poet Joins Georgia Tech Poetry Department https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/renowned-poet-joins-georgia-tech-poetry-department/ Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:54:15 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1239516 Ilya Kaminsky is an internationally praised poet, winner of numerous honors and awards and, most recently,  was named Georgia Tech’s Bourne Poetry Chair.

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]]> Rebeca Robles Makes Moves in ‘The Wolves’ https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/rebeca-robles-makes-moves-in-the-wolves/ Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:44:48 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1237423 Jewish star Rebeca Robles, 25, discusses her role in the Horizon Theatre company's 2017 Pulitzer Prize Finalist play “The Wolves.”

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]]> Frank and Gold Honored by JCPA https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/frank-and-gold-honored-by-jcpa/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:13:23 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1236821 As part of its 75th anniversary gala, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs recognized its past chairs, including Atlanta’s Lois Frank and Larry Gold.

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]]> Anti-Israel Sentiments Make Waves on Campus https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/anti-israel-sentiments-make-waves-on-campus/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:58:10 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1236788 Relations between Jewish and Muslim students at Georgia State University have been strained lately.

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]]> Such a Catch: Entrepreneurship, Entertaining, and now, Dating https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/such-a-catch-entrepreneurship-entertaining-and-now-dating/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:45:46 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1235854 Lori Bloom, 42, is a graphic designer who owns her own business and very much enjoys all things decorating and festive.

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]]> 5 of 17 Killed in Parkland Were Jewish https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/5-of-17-killed-in-parkland-were-jewish-2/ Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:19:52 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1235294 Since the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, parents, residents, neighbors, alumni, and MSD students themselves have made headlines across the world for their activism.

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]]> DeKalb Teacher Accused of Abuse, Anti-Semitism https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/dekalb-teacher-accused-of-abuse-anti-semitism-2/ Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:58:25 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1235284 The DeKalb teacher accused in January 2018 of abuse and anti-Semitism remains employed by the district.

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]]> Fifth Group Continues Growth https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/fifth-group-continues-growth/ Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:37:05 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1235130 If you’ve been to a wedding, bar or bat mitzvah or a restaurant in Atlanta, you’ve likely been a patron in one of hospitality giant Fifth Group’s businesses.

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]]> Jeff’s Place Opening Gives Hope https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/jeffs-place-opening-gives-hope/ Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:25:21 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1235105 The dedication and opening of Jeff’s Place on Dec. 13 filled an unmet need in the Jewish community, recovery programs that feel inclusive to Jews.

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]]> Chabad on the BeltLine https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/chabad-on-the-beltline/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 16:41:54 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1234934 Chabad opens its doors on one of Atlanta's most sought-after stretches of real estate.

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]]> Such a Catch: Tech Savvy and Back in Town https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/such-a-catch-tech-savvy-and-back-in-town/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:40:18 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1234530 Sid Scheck, 49, may work in financial technology as his day job, but operates his own YouTube channel on the side.

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]]> NIF’s Annual Tzedek Award Honors Francos https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/nifs-annual-tzedek-award-honors-francos/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 20:04:59 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1233633 The Francos are known for having deep identification and commitment to both Judaism and Israel, and they have vested interests in foreign policy and foreign affairs.

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]]> Jews on the Ballot https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/jews-on-the-ballot/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:40:40 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1233130 Jews in the House and Senate cross party lines. Catch up here with the Jewish politicians of Georgia.

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]]> Attorney General Candidates https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/attorney-general-candidates/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:49:53 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1233104 Republican Chris Carr and Democrat Charlie Bailey face off in the race for Attorney General.

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