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News
The Epstein School’s 50th — A Golden Celebration
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The foundational institution celebrated a half-century of molding young Jewish minds and building community.
News
Fenves Addresses Emory Campus Occupations
By
Bob Bahr
The university’s first Jewish president suffered votes of no confidence by students and faculty.
News
Dickens and Berg: State of the City
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Mayor Andre Dickens explained his focus for a unified, safe, and prosperous city.
News
FIDF’s Solidarity Night Draws Sold Out Crowd
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces supporters heard compelling stories from soldiers and how Atlanta’s FIDF demonstrates consistent support for them.
News
JNF Speaker Energizes with Hope & Synergy
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Women for Israel annual luncheon at Temple Sinai was a testament as to why Atlanta’s women are responsible for the surge in JNF giving.
News
Jewish Tower to be Renamed
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The Jewish Tower will be dedicated as The Meyer and Roslyn Balser Tower.
News
Breman Auxiliary Touted as Best in US
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Spring showers did not dampen The Auxiliary of the William Breman Jewish Home’s Spring Lunch recognizing the important mission of the officers and volunteers who care for the senior community.
News
Craine Receives Commission Education Award
By
Fran Putney
Sandra Craine became the inaugural recipient of the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust’s Education Legacy Award for her commitment to Holocaust education in Georgia.
News
Lubin Loses Bid for State Senate Seat
By
Dave Schechter
Other Jewish candidates for the legislature either won their primaries or advanced unopposed to November’s general election.
From Where I Sit
More Important Topics than the Garden
By
Dave Schechter
Dave would rather write about other things, but the hostages and other issues related to the war are more relevant.
Publisher's Note
When Our Children Become Terrorist Sympathizers
By
Michael A. Morris
Do our college students understand that Hamas stands for the genocide of Israel and all Jews?
Real Estate
Real Estate Roundup Spring 2024
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Local real estate experts share their outlook on the current housing market.
Real Estate
Baron Aims to Clarify Real Estate News
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Local real estate expert Jimmy Baron shares his thoughts on the current state of the housing market.
Real Estate
Does Wall Street Own Your Dream Home?
By
Bob Bahr
Large investment funds are snapping up single-family homes in Atlanta where they own about one-third of the rental properties.
Real Estate
Voters Pass Property Tax Exemptions
By
Robbie Garber
Residents in Gwinnett and Cherokee counties voted in favor on the measures on May 21.
Professionals
GA Tech Students Lead Speaker Series
By
Sasha Heller
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.
Professionals
Israeli Couple Match Form, Function in Wood
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Shamba husband-and-wife team have carved their niche in custom and creative designs.
Professionals
Meet the Real Mah Jongg Mavens
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
With over 500,000 players, Mah Jongg means business.
Professionals
Argentinean Architect Lands in Atlanta
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ariel Czesler’s architectural drawings evoke his home scenes of Buenos Aires and now employ morphology, free form architecture, and urban perspectives.
Education
Teens 4 Repro Health Keeps Students Informed
By
Chana Shapiro
The reproductive health program was created by teens for teens.
Arts & Culture
Levy Concert Reflects Lifelong Love of Music
By
Bob Bahr
In more than six decades of music making, Levy has done it all from the classics to folk, pop, and jazz.
Arts & Culture
Damsel Wants to Sweep You Off Your Feet
By
Bob Bahr
The new restaurant, bar, and entertainment complex is the latest addition to the Selig company’s thriving project on the Westside.
Arts & Culture
SCAD Show Features Controversial Designer
By
Bob Bahr
Both the Spanish born designer Balenciaga and the French Coco Chanel were Nazi favorites.
Arts & Culture
West Coast Comic Charms in Toco Hills
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Antonia Lasssar shared her fast-paced comedy routine peppered with singing and contrasting varying streams of Judaism.
Chai Style
Home
Chai Style Home: Going Coastal with Vintage Romanticism
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Find out how interior designer Candi Miller brings outdoor living inside.
Sports
Blank Foundation Funds Girls’ Flag Football
By
David Ostrowsky
The Blank Family Foundation has addressed the teen mental health crisis via funding recreational sports programs in rural areas.
Sports
Horwitz Eyes Big League Success
By
David Ostrowsky
The Jewish prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays organization has been putting up solid numbers in the minors this year.
Dining
Komesar Makes F&B Even More ‘Merveilleuse’
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Jewish entertainer Adam Komesar sings his way into diners’ hearts amidst the French cuisine at F&B on Peachtree.
Business Brief
Handel Among Hadassah’s 2024 ‘18 Voices for Israel’
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Jennifer Handel is the Director of Israel Engagement for the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.
Business Brief
NIF Grants Tzedek Award to Rabbi Sugarman
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The New Israel Fund will honor Rabbi Sugarman on June 2 at The Temple.
Business Brief
Shalom b’Harim Engages in Tikkun Olam
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The North Georgia congregation has recently coordinated several community-minded programs.
Business Brief
Oracle is Moving to Nashville
By
Bob Bahr
In addition to offices, plans for the new tech campus include a park along the city’s Cumberland riverfront, a concert venue, and a hotel.
Business Brief
JIFLA Celebrates Edelston’s 10 Years of Leadership
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Jewish Interest-Free Loan Association of Georgia recognized Merrie Edelston’s decade of service to the organization.
Father's Day
Community
Father’s Day Tributes 2024: Win a Special Gift for Your Dad this Year!
The deadline for submitting Father’s Day tributes to Atlanta Jewish Times is 5 p.m., June 5, 2024.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Jack Arbiser
By
Jack Arbiser
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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Steven Genack
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Steven Genack
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, include your name, phone number and email, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
Closing Thoughts
My Complaints are Caused by Me or a Computer
By
Allen Lipis
Accept them gracefully.
Obituary
Obituary: Lois Myrle Baer
Lois Myrle Baer was born on Nov. 17, 1929, in St. Louis, Mo., the youngest child of Robert and Ida Levine.
Synagogue Guide
AJT Synagogue Guide for 2023
By
Compiled by AJT staff
news
Atlanta Gathers for Yom HaShoah Memorial
By
Mike Weinroth
The 59th anniversary of the Yom HaShoah ceremony was held on May 5 at the Memorial to the Six Million at Greenwood Cemetery.
News
Thousands Join March of the Living
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Compiled by AJT staff
News
‘Another Sunrise’ Honors Holocaust Remembrance Day
By
Bob Bahr
News
US Groups Accused of Aiding Hamas Face Lawsuit
By
Dave Schechter
American Muslims for Palestine and National Students for Justice in Palestine alleged to have provided “material support” to a designated terrorist organization.
News
Beth Tikvah Completes Writing of New Torah
By
Debbie Diamond
News
Atlanta Rabbinical Association Eyes the Future
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
News
JF&CS Tasting a Sweet Success
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Approximately 700 “foodies” gathered at The Stave Room for the fundraiser to support JF&CS’ Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services.
News
Weber Students Tour Nashville Music Scene
By
Debbie Diamond
News
Fashionable Fundraiser Supports Israel Bonds
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Senior Living
Estelle Karp Becomes a Centenarian
By
Chana Shapiro
Parties and surprises delight family matriarch.
Senior Living
Singing Senior Also a Fencing Master
By
Robbie Garber
Senior Living
Catering Mogul Turns to Artsy Retirement
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Lowdown
Community
The Lowdown: Susan & Steve Sadow
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
I Bet You Didn’t Know…Steve has an exceptional collection of luxury boots.
Sports
Weber Baseball Wraps Historic Season
By
David Ostrowsky
The Rams compiled a 16-8 regular season record and earned the school’s first GHSA postseason appearance.
Sports
MLB Mourns Passing of Ken Holtzman
By
David Ostrowsky
Business Brief
Tresh Wins Hawks Hoops Contest
By
Robbie Garber
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Marcia Caller Jaffe
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Mother’s Day Tributes 2024
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Passover
Community Passover Messages for 2024
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Passover
2024 Passover Art Contest Winners
News
AJLF Brings ‘Mitzvah Madness’ to Aquarium
By
Sasha Heller
Camp
2024 Camp Guide
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Camp
What’s New This Year at Jewish Overnight Camps
By
Fran Putney
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The 5784 Purim Gazette
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Colon’s Murderer Receives 30-Year Sentence
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Sasha Heller
Publisher's Note
99 Years and Counting …
By
Kaylene Ladinsky
News
[UPDATED] Holocaust Survivor Count Drops as Needs Remain
By
Dave Schechter
Chanukah
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By
Bob Bahr
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The Not-So Secret Jewish History of the Jelly Doughnut
By
Chana Shapiro
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