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News
FIDF Gala: ‘Freedom is Not Free’
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
New Friends of Israel Defense Forces leaders Mechal Perl and Ben Levy made dynamic presentations.
TOP NEWS
News
Healing Beyond the Shore
By
Sadie Kitey
and
Nuriel Shimoni-Stoil
Surf therapist and co-founder and CEO of HaGal Sheli, Yaron Waksman, recently spoke at The Weber School as part of a TEDxYouth series.
News
JF&CS Tasting Still Tastes … So Good
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
More than 650 supporters ate, drank, bid, and laughed through rows of food, all for a good cause.
ISRAEL NEWS
Israel News
U.S. Considering Israel for Innovative AI Center
By
Bob Bahr
According to the Hudson Institute, Israel would be the site for the first of a world network of large research facilities developed for artificial intelligence.
Israel News
Gov’t Restricts Lag b’Omer Gathering at Mount Meron
By
Gil Zohar
Hilula celebrants flock to Jerusalem’s tomb of Simon the Just.
Israel News
When Britain Created 1st Wave of Arab Refugees from Palestine
By
Gil Zohar
The law, which came into force on Aug. 1, 1925, had the unintended effect of denying citizenship and travel documents to some 20,000 to 30,000 Arabs born in Turkish-ruled Palestine who were living abroad.
News
Health & Wellness
Local Therapists See Spike in Israelis Seeking Support
By
Jan Jaben-Eilon
Atlanta-area psychiatrists and social workers are reporting an uptick in the amount of new patients they are receiving who hail from Israel.
Samaritans of the Bible Re-Enact Passover Exodus
By
Gil Zohar
Israeli Company Develops New Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
By
Bob Bahr
LOCAL NEWS
News
JMPN Sponsors Powerful Lecture
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dr. Michele Melamed explained her group’s mission and how Dr. Berger’s comments bring Maimonides forward into present living.
News
Children’s Exhibit Aims to Create Community Leaders
By
Bob Bahr
Latest gallery to open at National Center for Civil and Human Rights is designed to encourage community activism.
Senior Living
‘Dr. Deep Breath’: Honoring a Local Life-Saving Team
By
Jordan Ross
Thirty years after a life-threatening accident, one survivor gathered her Dunwoody medical team to say thank you.
News
Breman Auxiliary Announces Record Gift
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Old and new leadership celebrated for a bright future.
News
From Insight to Impact
By
Rena Gray
and
Chaya Steinberg
Intown Jewish Preschool teachers reflect on the Kallah.
OPINION
Publisher's Note
Ted Turner Taught Me a Thing or Two
By
Michael Morris
Upon Turner’s passing, the AJT publisher and owner reflects on a conversation he and Ted had around 15 years ago.
From Where I Sit
Tending America’s Garden
By
Dave Schechter
Antisemitism is the oldest, and among the hardiest, most virulent, and most noxious weeds.
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Michael Alon
By
Michael Alon
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 sasha@atljewishtimes.com.
New-ish & Jewish
Back to the Future
By
Sasha Heller
They say you can’t go home again … that’s not entirely true.
Hitting the Chai Notes
The Sound Between the Notes
By
Joe Alterman
Joe analyzes the historical connection of Black and Jewish music.
Closing Thoughts
Projects Will Keep You Alive
By
Allen Lipis
Whether they are short-term or long-term, projects keep us engaged and involved.
Rabbi Roundtable
Opinion
Rabbi Roundtable: April 15, 2026
By
Rabbis Laurence Rosenthal
,
Steven Rau
,
Menachem Wineberg
and
and Chaim Neiditch
The AJT has launched a new monthly feature bringing rabbis together from across all denominations and Jewish Atlanta.
ELECTIONS
Elections
Jewish Candidates Scrap in Georgia House Race
By
Dave Schechter
The lone Jewish member of the General Assembly faces a primary challenge from her left.
Elections
Ossoff Waits for Republican Challenger
By
Dave Schechter
The first Jewish U.S. Senator from Georgia is seeking a second term in what will be a closely watched and expensive race.
Elections
Jewish Democrat Eyes November Election
By
Dave Schechter
Adam Cleveland will challenge incumbent Republican Scott Hilton in House District 48.
Elections
Jewish Civic Service Advocate Bids for State Senate
By
Dave Schechter
Kevin Abel has served on boards of state agencies, refugee resettlement group, and Jewish organizations.
Elections
Jewish Realtor Looks to U.S. House Primary
By
Dave Schechter
“These issues are happening at a time when they’re affecting me and the people I care about,” says Democrat Barry Wolfert.
Elections
Election Issues Motivate Jewish Candidate
By
Dave Schechter
Dana Barrett hopes to emerge from May 19 primary as the Democratic nominee for Georgia secretary of state.
Elections
Primary Election Nuts and Bolts
By
Dave Schechter
SENIOR LIVING
Senior Living
Berman Commons Hosts Holocaust Remembrance Program
By
Compiled by AJT staff
“Jewish Life Continues,” presented by Oy Vey VR, was held on April 14.
Senior Living
Ayzengart Uses Toothpicks to Craft Works of Art
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Just don’t attempt to drive on any Ayzengart-constructed wood bridges. However, spinning a toothpick dreidel sounds like fun!
Senior Living
102-Year-Old Bingham Holds Multiple Guinness Records
By
Gil Zohar
Walter Bingham is credited as the world’s oldest-working journalist and the world’s most senior radio show host.
COMMUNITY
Community
NCJW’s Sheroes Honors Four Trailblazing Women
By
Jordan Ross
The National Council of Jewish Women-Atlanta Section honored four local women at its most-attended luncheon yet.
Graduation
Community
Graduation Tributes 2026
Join the AJT and Wish your special graduate “Mazel Tov” with a tribute in the Atlanta Jewish Times: Deadline is June 2, 2026.
Community
Green Heart Fridays Raise Awareness for Arthritis
By
Fran Putney
The nationwide activation encourages the public to share the Arthritis Foundation’s Green Heart.
The Lowdown
Community
The Lowdown: Emanuel Fialkow
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
I Bet You Didn’t Know … his first jobs were filling bubble gum machines in the afternoon and washing dishes at a local steak/salad joint in the evenings.
Community
Judaica Gift Shops Guide
By
Chana Shapiro
SPORTS
Sports
The ‘Jewish Jet’ Soars into Beth Tefillah
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Israel’s Jared Firestone, wore a Mogen Dovid on his helmet during the Winter Olympics.
Sports
Braves Off to Red Hot Start
By
David Ostrowsky
The Atlanta Braves are enjoying a large lead in the NL East.
Sports
Harry Maziar Classic Draws Record-Setting Funds
By
David Ostrowsky
The 18th annual MJCCA Fifth Third Harry Maziar Classic featured more than 300 participants.
Sports
Red Card for Palestine Before World Cup Gets Underway
By
Gil Zohar
Palestinian Football Association turns the Mondial into a political football.
Sports
Israeli Student-Athletes Appreciate the ‘Bridge’
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Israel Bridge Founder Keri Greenwald hosted a panel of courageous and proud student-athletes who explained how The Israel Bridge lends them valuable support.
Sports
Hawks Bounced from Playoffs After Historic Game 6 Beatdown
By
David Ostrowsky
Sports
Tellez Keeping Dream Alive with Stripers
By
David Ostrowsky
ARTS & CULTURE
Arts & Culture
Neranenah Spotlights Broadway’s Julie Benko
By
Bob Bahr
The Broadway headliner recreated her homage to the music of New Orleans in Sandy Springs concert.
Arts & Culture
‘Mean Girls’ Musical Gives Pink a Wink
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
The production at City Springs Theatre runs through May 17.
Arts & Culture
Theatrical Outfit Offers a Great ‘Price’
By
Bob Bahr
Arthur Miller’s drama, “The Price,” is a profound examination of how our choices shape our lives.
Arts & Culture
Schindel Creates Free-Flowing, Flying Carpet Art
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Arts & Culture
Weinstein’s Works of Art Sparkle & Shine
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Business Brief
Weber School Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Invitational
By
David Ostrowsky
Proceeds from the tournament support Weber’s athletic department.
Business Brief
Two New Members Join Shalom b’Harim Board
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Radhika Prabhakar and Mark K. Bauman were added to the synagogue’s board of directors.
Business Brief
Women’s Empowerment Conference Addresses Antisemitism & Alzheimer’s
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Hadassah Greater Atlanta hosted the conference on April 12 at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.
Business Brief
AJA’s Sadinoff Awarded Prestigious Stamps Scholarship
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Gila Sadinoff recognized among top 1 percent of admitted students nationwide.
OBITUARIES
Obituary
Obituary: Jeannine (Israel) Altmann
Jeannine (Israel) Altmann died peacefully at home on April 27, 2026.
Obituary
Obituary: Rosalyn Vita Ghitter
Rosalyn Vita Ghitter was born in Augusta, Ga., to Mollie (Wilensky) and Leon Ghitter.
Obituary
Obituary: Cynthia Ann Pousman
Cynthia Ann Pousman passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, peacefully in her beautiful home in Decatur, Ga.
Obituary
Obituary: Judith Kanarish Rubenstein
Judith “Judy” Kanarish Rubenstein, 87, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5.
DINING
Dining
The Art of Food at Lazy Betty
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
A gourmet foodie’s answer to what a Michelin star means.
Dining
Bar ANA is the Latest Local Gem
By
Tessa Scharff
The restaurant draws heavily on Afro-Latin cultural influences, blending desserts, cocktails, coffee, and music into one cohesive experience.
Dining
Fresh One Kitchen: Vibrant Colors & Value Ring True
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Nigerian Odidi Odidi serves 30 different items focusing on spices and herbs.
CHAI STYLE
Chai Style
Home
Chai Style Home: When a Designer Steps in & Piano Keys Become Rugs
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Facebook group Jewish Women of Atlanta was the “matchmaker” for the Eisenberg home collaboration.
Chai Style
Home
Chai Style Home: Designer Home Awash in Color with Tee Time
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Getting an “old house feel” included hues of blue and green and a spiky Tartan plaid.
Chai Style
Home
Chai Style Home: Fearless Henos on the Edge of Bravura
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Atlanta native, self-taught artist Cheryl Henos’s home delves in drama of things French, folk, and crystal. Her own commissioned work can be seen at the Sandy Springs Police Station, where she proclaimed, “They must like it, as I didn’t get arrested.”
EDUCATION & CAMP
Camp
What’s New at Summer Camp This Year?
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Read on to learn about new things happening at your family’s favorite summer camps.
Camp
2026 Camp Guide
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Education
Several Davis Academy Innovators Awarded
By
Compiled by AJT staff
The Davis students received top honors in a recent statewide competition.
Education
Hillels of GA Gathers Leaders for Statewide Conference
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Education
Brooke Bluestein’s Biz Has a Bling
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Education
Temple Sinai Ruby Gala Celebrates 40 Years of Preschool
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Sinai congregation and community members gathered for the festivities and raised more than $230,000.
Education
Torah Day School Marks 40 Years of Jewish Learning
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Education
Livits to Serve on B’nai B’rith Girls Board
By
Alla Umanskiy
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Health & Wellness
Marcus Foundation Gives Millions for Severe Autism
By
Bob Bahr
Multi-million-dollar grant to Atlanta’s Marcus Autism Center will support wide-ranging research into treating the condition.
Health & Wellness
Local Experts Help Women Navigate Perimenopause
By
Lauren Menis
Health & Wellness
Schinazi Stresses Peace Through Health
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
PASSOVER
Passover
Community
Community Messages for Passover 2026
By
Compiled by AJT staff
For our Passover holiday issue, we invited members of our staff and community to share their responses.
Passover
AJT Staff Messages for Passover 2026
By
Compiled by AJT staff
Passover
A ‘Sine Die Seder’
By
Dave Schechter
What made the end of this year’s General Assembly’s session different was a Passover seder held in the state capitol.
Passover
AJC Hosts Its Unity Seder at The Temple
By
Bob Bahr
Passover
Maos Chitim Fund Mobilizes Community
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
HOME & GARDEN
Garden
The Souper Farm is Levison’s Garden Project
By
Bob Bahr
The project is designed to teach soil gardening as the basis for successful plant growth.
Home
The Power of Spring Cleaning
By
Ken Kaplan
Home
The Importance of Interior Home Health and Safety
By
Stan Garnet
STYLE GUIDE
Style Guide
Mia’s Bat Mitzvah was a Regal Affair
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Mia Cohen’s D’var Torah highlighted the Ten Commandments serving as a moral compass; 390 guests attended the Fun Factory party on Saturday night.
Style Guide
Emme Live from the Pink Carpet
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Style Guide
Both Moms’ Wedding Wishes Come True
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Style Guide
The Best Chanukah Gift: Karlin’s Wedding
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
In keeping with the holiday, Sarah and Ben served latkes and a deeper meaning of perpetuation.
Style Guide
Eden Channels Wizard of Oz ‘For Good’
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Style Guide
Gaby Goes Batucada for Her Bat Mitzvah
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
HOLIDAY FLAVORS
Holiday Flavors
Passover Recipes: Matzo Farfel Kugel
By
Sandy Bailey
Learn how to make a kosher for Passover sweet kugel.
Holiday Flavors
Passover Recipes: Passover Peach Farfel
By
Brenda Gelfand
Holiday Flavors
Passover Recipes: Fabulous Passover Banana Sponge Cake
By
Carol Nemo
Holiday Flavors
Blackberry & Lemon Dusted Poached Patagonian Salmon
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson from Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors
One of the nation’s and Atlanta’s best known home delivery services of delicious and nutritious protein wants to make sure you add a new twist, a little spice, and a lot of flavors, along with their nutritious protein to your Passover Seder.
Holiday Flavors
Apricot and Mint Reduction Border Springs Farm Lamb Meatballs
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson from Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors
Holiday Flavors
Mashed Potato Kugel with Onions and Mushrooms
By
Anna Levy
Holiday Flavors
Farmers & Fishermen’s Flavorful Recipes for the New Year
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Check out these recipes for a pair of mouthwatering dishes that are ideal for the High Holidays.
Holiday Flavors
Flavors of the Season
By
AJT Staff
Holiday Flavors
Recipe for Persian Charoset
Holiday Flavors
Atlanta’s Top Jewish Chefs Share Passover Recipes
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Six chefs from the Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Midtown, Emory and Woodstock areas came up with the recipes, including one for non-beef eaters.
Holiday Flavors
Chicken Piccata
Holiday Flavors
Yiddishe Mama’s Recipes for Rosh Hashanah 2022
By
Compiled by AJT staff
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