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Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller is the Web Editor and Copy Editor for the Atlanta Jewish Times
Kremer (left) partnered with Emory University’s Cognitive Empowerment Program to reach a larger audience with his music therapy // Photo Credit: Micah Parness
August 7, 2024, 11:26 am
Jewish Teen Brings Music to Memory Impaired
Elias Kremer, a rising senior at The Galloway School, has launched NOTEWORTHE Music as a way to share his love of music with those who are dealing with cognitive impairment.
By Sasha Heller
A toddler adds a Stone of Remembrance to the crypt at the Memorial to the Six Million in Greenwood Cemetery.
August 7, 2024, 10:41 am
Local Students Craft Stones of Remembrance
Students from 15 area schools participated in this year’s Stones of Remembrance project.
By Sasha Heller
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to address a joint session of Congress in Washington, DC on July 24, 2024
July 31, 2024, 11:00 am
Netanyahu Addresses Congress with Rousing Speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to and met with American political leaders on July 24.
By Sasha Heller
The delegation visited the site of the old police station in Sderot, which will soon be turned into a memorial // Photo Credit: GILEE
July 31, 2024, 10:54 am
Local GILEE Delegation Returns from Israel
The 17-member delegation spent two weeks learning from Israel’s top public safety leaders and executives.
By Sasha Heller
As part of the robotic pet program, clients bring home a pet to take care of just like a real pet. The therapy can help clients who are dealing with cognitive impairment and memory loss.
July 19, 2024, 10:32 am
Robotic Pets Offer ‘Purr-fect’ Memory Care
The Robotic Pets program, offered through Aviv Older Adult Services at JF&CS, incorporates pet “ownership” and music for therapeutic memory care.
By Sasha Heller
Cat and dog together on floor indoors. Fluffy friends
July 17, 2024, 1:56 pm
Helpful Tips for Adopting a Pet
Consider these suggestions if your family is planning on bringing home a new furry friend.
By Sasha Heller
The White Rose Society pays homage to the White Rose, a non-Jewish resistance group founded by non-Jewish students at the University of Munich in 1942.
June 12, 2024, 6:42 pm
Introducing The White Rose Society
The White Rose Society shines a spotlight on individuals who are making a positive impact in the Jewish community.
By Sasha Heller
A pair of computer science master’s students at Georgia Tech recently hosted a speaker series featuring several of the world's top computer scientists, many of whom are Jewish.
May 29, 2024, 3:31 pm
GA Tech Students Lead Speaker Series
A pair of computer science students at Georgia Tech, Zachary Axel and Parsa Khazaeepoul, hosted an informative series featuring several Turing Award winners who are Jewish.
By Sasha Heller
Jan and Marsha Spector donated Shmurah Matzoh this year to Israeli communities and IDF soldiers.
May 1, 2024, 10:20 am
Spectors Donate Shmurah Matzoh to Israel for Pesach
Jan and Marsha Spector, through the Jewish National Fund-USA, made a sizeable contribution to Israeli communities for Passover.
By Sasha Heller
Among their demands, protesters at Emory demanded the school sever any association with the Atlanta Police Foundation and Israeli Defense Forces // YouTube screenshot
April 26, 2024, 11:48 am
Protesters Arrested at Emory Demonstration
The demonstrators constructed an “encampment for Gaza” and demanded that Emory sever any association with the Atlanta Police Foundation and Israeli Defense Forces.
By Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller
April 18, 2024, 12:39 pm
A Passover Message from Sasha Heller
Atlanta Jewish Times staff wishes our community Happy Passover.
By Sasha Heller
Nikki Shotz and Maxwell Mahieu perform at The Masquerade on Feb. 24 // Photo by Sasha Heller
April 17, 2024, 11:29 am
Here Come The Asymptomatics
The mostly-Jewish, up & coming rock band has carved out their niche in the local music scene with their unique brand of upbeat party rock.
By Sasha Heller
Construction of the Eva G. Lipman Pickleball Complex, featuring eight covered pickleball courts with rain-protection siding allowing for all-weather play; to the left, the Zaban Family Sports Pavilion, a large covered multi-sport court with high-efficiency fans // Photo Credit: MJCCA
April 17, 2024, 10:20 am
MJCCA’s Capital Campaign Surpasses $36M
One of the largest Jewish community centers in the country secures $36.4M in community support.
By Sasha Heller
Atlanta Pride 2024 is scheduled for Oct. 12-13, which conflicts with Yom Kippur leading many Jewish supporters to brainstorm alternative plans on how to celebrate this year.
April 17, 2024, 10:19 am
Pride Weekend Conflict Won’t Deter Supporters
Atlanta Pride 2024 is scheduled the same weekend as Yom Kippur, meaning thousands of Jewish LGBTQ+ supporters must find a substitute weekend to celebrate their individuality.
By Sasha Heller
Philip Malone III, BMDC patient, and Dr. Joel Adler, honoree Chair // Photo Credit: Casey Nelson Photography
March 27, 2024, 10:30 am
Fundraiser Supports Ben Massell Dental Clinic
All proceeds from “Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures” will go toward funding the charitable oral health program.
By Sasha Heller
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