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News
Fashionable Fundraiser Supports Israel Bonds
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
“Shop for a Cause” luncheon on May 7 raised $300,000 to support the organization’s efforts.
News
Weber Students Tour Nashville Music Scene
By
Debbie Diamond
Students with The Weber School’s music program visited the popular Southern destination for an immersive learning experience.
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.
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.
News
Beth Tikvah Completes Writing of New Torah
By
Debbie Diamond
The commemoration also celebrated the congregation’s 36th anniversary.
Arts & Culture
Widespread Welcome Locally for ‘Irena’s Vow’
By
Bob Bahr
The showings of the Holocaust drama at five local theaters in mid-April was part of a national screening program.
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
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
Atlanta Rabbinical Association Eyes the Future
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
ARA President Rabbi Daniel Dorsch welcomed a full spectrum of Atlanta’s rabbis at a full day “retreat” in downtown Atlanta.
News
Thousands Join March of the Living
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Survivors of the Holocaust and the Oct. 7 attack took part in the annual March of the Living from Auschwitz to Birkenau.
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
‘Another Sunrise’ Honors Holocaust Remembrance Day
By
Bob Bahr
Performance at The Temple was followed by a discussion about memory and identity.
News
Interfaith Hunger Seder Spotlights Food Insecurity
By
Bob Bahr
Atlanta holiday program is the longest running event of its kind in the country.
From Where I Sit
Where was Jewish Community on Yom HaZikaron?
By
Dave Schechter
Dave remains mystified by the relatively low turnout by Jewish Atlantans at a ceremony of such importance to the local Israeli population.
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?
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
Ira Levy, who performs bi-monthly at Huntcliff Summit where he resides, still longs for competitive fencing.
Senior Living
Expert Shares Estate Planning Tips
By
Laura K. Schilling
Local estate planner covers the ins and outs of preparing a last will and testament.
Senior Living
Catering Mogul Turns to Artsy Retirement
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Clive Bank was influenced by his sister-in-law, Karin Mervis, to take online Zoom classes with Jewish artist, Zhenya Gershman, and finally met her in person.
Senior Living
Bunny Maron Looks Back Through Her Poetry
By
Bob Bahr
At 91, the Sandy Springs resident comes to terms with all that has occurred in her long life through her writing.
Senior Living
One-Act Play Dances Around Death
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Gold and Kimmel teamed up to premier a staged reading of an emotional original play.
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.
Business Brief
Tresh Wins Hawks Hoops Contest
By
Robbie Garber
The Weber High School graduate won $20,000 after sinking a halfcourt shot.
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
Holtzman was Major League Baseball’s all-time winningest Jewish pitcher and recorded two no-hitters.
Business Brief
Health Awareness from One Mother to Another
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Compiled by AJT staff
Celebrate Women’s Health Awareness Month and Mother’s Day by investing in your own health and the health of your loved ones.
Business Brief
Jillian Gerson Joins AJT Newsroom
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Gerson will serve as the paper’s online content coordinator.
Business Brief
RootOne Announces Program Expansion
By
Compiled by AJT staff
RootOne will support five new, innovative trips for Summer 2024
Business Brief
Hadassah Hosts 33rd Annual Chesed Student Awards
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Hadassah Greater Atlanta partnered with JumpSpark to honor 24 of the best and brightest young leaders representing area synagogues, Jewish day schools, and organizations.
Business Brief
Schechter Wins ATL Press Club Award
By
Compiled by AJT staff
AJT freelancer Dave Schechter received a 2024 Award of Excellence from the Atlanta Press Club for his investigative feature, “The Jews of Stop Cop City.”
Business Brief
SCAD Names Bob Weis Executive in Residence
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Weis brings more than 30 years of leadership in creating, designing, and developing some of Disney’s most iconic projects around the globe.
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Georgia General Assembly
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 kaylene@atljewishtimes.com.
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Dina Fox
By
Dina Fox
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 kaylene@atljewishtimes.com.
Closing Thoughts
What’s in a Number? Really!
By
Shaindle Schmuckler
Shaindle reminds our readers that age is just a state of mind.
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Obituary
Obituary: Estelle Wexler
Estelle Wexler of Atlanta, Ga., and San Rafael, Calif., passed away on April 29, 2024.
Obituary
Obituary: William Herschel Wisebram
William Herschel Wisebram, age 94, Cartersville, Ga. died May 11, 2024.
Obituary
Obituary: Barbara Litzky Krinsky
Barbara Litzky Krinsky of Atlanta passed away on April 19, 2024. She was 94 years old.
Synagogue Guide
AJT Synagogue Guide for 2023
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News
Protesters Arrested at Emory Demonstration
By
Sasha Heller
The demonstrators constructed an “encampment for Gaza” and demanded that Emory sever any association with the Atlanta Police Foundation and Israeli Defense Forces.
news
Suspect Arrested for Incidents at Ali’s Cookies
By
Debbie Diamond
Business Brief
Why in the World is Your Nail Yellow?
By
Staff Report
Sports
Davis Alums Green & Frank Aim High
By
David Ostrowsky
The pair of pole vaulters credit their time at Davis Academy for their continued success in track & field.
Sports
Lipkin Inks Deal with NHL’s Coyotes
By
David Ostrowsky
News
Local Attorney ‘Coaches’ the NFL
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
news
From Front Porch to Food Drive
By
Staff Report
Dunwoody teen collects more than 1,000 pounds of food, partners with Community Assistance Center to expand food collection.
news
Wolpe Starts New Emory Center to Cool Conflicts
By
Bob Bahr
news
Montana Tucker Dazzles FIDF Women
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Chai Style
Home
Chai Style Home: High Voltage Condo Stages ‘The Stones’
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Lori and Ken Cohen chose high rise living, expertly designed by Rosthema Kastin.
Mother's Day
Push … and Jewelry May Appear
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Melissa Mor developed Mrs. Push Jewelry based on her own love for fashion and her sentimental view of family heirlooms.
Mother's Day
Pachter Cozies up to New Pajama Line
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Spa & Beauty
Age-Defying Facial at Woodhouse Spa
By
Susan Minsk
Spa & Beauty
Professional Color Analysis Reveals Your Best You
By
Lilli Jennison
Find out if you’re a winter, spring, summer, or autumn with a professional color analysis.
Spa & Beauty
Utopia Takes the Stress Away
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Spa & Beauty
Nothing Beats a Great Hair Day
By
Katie Gaffin
Dining
VaHi’s Ela Dips into the Mediterranean
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Fifth Group opened Ela with a modern twist interpreting traditional Mediterranean food.
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Episode 4 Season 2: Aleeza Ben Shalom, host of the Netflix hit “Jewish Matchmaking”, dives into the nitty-gritty of dating and finding love in this decade.
Netflix Matchmaker Connects with Local Fans
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Modern Yenta’s Jewish Matchmaking on Netflix
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Marcia Caller Jaffe
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