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Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller is the Web Editor and Copy Editor for the Atlanta Jewish Times
A recent art display by an Atlanta International School student of the war between Israel and Gaza has sparked backlash in the Jewish Atlanta community.
April 9, 2025, 1:55 pm
Pro-Gaza Art Project Upsets Jewish Atlanta
A student artist’s depiction of the Israel-Gaza conflict has caused a stir of controversy among Jewish Atlanta.
By Sasha Heller
Dr. Jerry Richman partnered with Teddy Hamilton, 12, after meeting the burgeoning entrepreneur at Temple Sinai.
April 9, 2025, 1:07 pm
Light it Up! Preteen Launches Judaica Company
Meet Teddy Hamilton. He’s 12 years old and is the founder and CEO of a company that produces electric menorahs, Shabbat candles, and holiday dipping dishes.
By Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller
April 9, 2025, 11:30 am
A Passover Message from Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller shares his thoughts and inspiration for Passover this year.
By Sasha Heller
Chattahoochee High School is one of eight Fulton County schools under investigation for not preventing an “eruption” of antisemitism in the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
March 26, 2025, 10:17 am
Fulton County Schools Probed for Alleged Antisemitism
The Office for Civil Rights will investigate a complaint made in August 2024 about hostile environments for Jewish and Israeli students at several schools in the county school system.
By Sasha Heller
Rapper Kanye West wears a Make America Great Again hat during a meeting with U.S. president Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House // Photo Credit: Times of Isreal
February 26, 2025, 11:02 am
Kanye West Returns to His Antisemitic Roots
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye, recently posted a series of anti-Jewish social media posts and followed it by selling merchandise featuring a swastika.
By Sasha Heller
AJT owner and publisher Michael Morris present a raffle prize with the help of a festival attendee // All photos by Sasha Heller
February 26, 2025, 10:55 am
AJLF Celebrates 100 Years of Community News
The sixth annual Atlanta Jewish Life Festival turned back the clock at the Georgia Aquarium with a 1920s theme.
By Sasha Heller
The sixth annual Atlanta Jewish Life Festival will be held Feb. 23 at the Georgia Aquarium.
February 12, 2025, 10:44 am
AJLF to ‘Turn Back the Clock’ at Aquarium
This year’s festival will have a 1920’s theme and will feature a Roaring 20’s Costume Contest and casino style games.
By Sasha Heller
This year’s Havinagala raised more than $90,000 for Jewish Family & Career Services’ PAL mentoring program.  
February 12, 2025, 10:43 am
Another Year, Another Successful Havinagala
The annual fundraiser netted more than $90,000 in support of the PAL Big Brother/Big Sister program.
By Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller
December 11, 2024, 3:24 pm
Sasha Heller’s Chanukah Message for 2024
The staff of Atlanta Jewish Times shares their thoughts and inspiration for Chanukah this year.
By Sasha Heller
Storyteller Audrey Galex will lead the Story Schmooze event from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Nov. 17.
November 13, 2024, 12:58 pm
The Breman Launches Jewish Storytelling Festival
The inaugural festival will be held Nov. 16-17 at The Breman.
By Sasha Heller
October 30, 2024, 10:44 am
AJT Switches to Donation-Based Business Model
All donations will be made to the Atlanta Jewish Life Foundation, a nonprofit that supports a large portion of the AJT’s budget.
By Sasha Heller
Ana Robbins, recipient of the inaugural Rose Lubin Jewish Pride Award.
October 16, 2024, 12:02 pm
Robbins Receives Rose Lubin Jewish Pride Award
Ana Robbins of Atlanta has been honored with the inaugural Rose Lubin Jewish Pride Award, granted by The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life.
By Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller
September 26, 2024, 10:43 am
Sasha Heller’s Rosh Hashanah Message for 2024
Sasha Heller shares his thoughts and inspiration for the Jewish New Year.
By Sasha Heller
The highlight of every Kosher BBQ Festival was the savory grilled meats.
September 25, 2024, 11:46 am
UP IN SMOKE: Savoring the Kosher BBQ Festival’s Legacy
In part two of this series, the AJT interviewed a panel including festival organizers, participants, and fans to get their recollections of the festival’s history.
By Sasha Heller
(From right) Jody Pollack and Michael Marks, a.k.a. Brisket.
September 11, 2024, 11:29 am
UP IN SMOKE: Is the Kosher BBQ Festival Cooked?
This is part one of a series that recalls the legacy of the Kosher BBQ Festival with an eye toward the future.
By Sasha Heller
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