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The AJMF has a new logo for the rebranded Neranenah music festival attempts to up the “cool” factor to the event.
September 30, 2020, 4:23 pm
New Name, New Focus for AJMF
Joe Alterman says retired name was exclusionary to non-Jews and misunderstood by many in the Jewish community.
By Dave Schechter
Photos by Aaron Schorch // David Feldman working with JumpSpark students.
February 26, 2020, 2:09 pm
Feldman Gets Creative With Jewish Events
David Feldman's 3 Owl agency is working on a rebrand of the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival and a presentation at the Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative.
By Kevin C. Madigan
February 26, 2020, 1:52 pm
Alterman Plans Expansion of AJMF Calendar
AJMF Executive Director Joe Alterman enthusiastically talks up the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival's shows planned for March 12-15.
By Dave Schechter
Final night of the AJMF featured a tribute to Chess Records at Venkman’s in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward.
March 27, 2019, 11:04 am
Jewish Music Festival Closes with Salute to the Past
The 2019 Atlanta Jewish Music Festival took a look back at both the roots of popular music in America and the contributions American Jews have made to its growth.
By Bob Bahr
Joe Alterman
August 3, 2018, 6:57 am
AJMF’s New Director Redefines Jewish Music
Joe Alterman seeks to build on the festival based on his own background and knowledge of music.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
Lois Blonder shares her experiences growing up in Atlanta's Jewish community after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award during the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta's annual meeting.
June 20, 2018, 1:10 pm
Federation Looks to the Future at Annual Meeting
Community members gathered to highlight individuals who have made an impact during the Federation's meeting.
By Dave Schechter
Sarah Aroeste performed at two Purim parties during AJMF8, an adult-themed party at Congregation Or Hadash and s family-friendly event at the Marcus JCC.
February 27, 2018, 2:32 pm
A Very Ladino Purim Song
AJMF8 artist Sarah Aroeste has a delightful, animated video for her Ladino/English song for Esther's festival.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Neil Diamond recently retired from touring due to a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
January 31, 2018, 11:05 am
A King Has Left the Building
After his recent retirement from touring, we take a look back at six decades of Neil Diamond.
By David R. Cohen
AJMF9 is scheduled for March 8-25.
January 30, 2018, 11:27 am
AJMF9 Lineup Announced: From a Robot to Billy Joel
The 2018 Spring Festival includes Yemenite funk, contemporary Yiddish, klezmer, folk and more.
By David R. Cohen
Israeli singer Nurit Galron is performing in Atlanta for the first time in 35 years.
January 23, 2018, 11:35 am
See Nurit Galron’s Greatest Hits Live
The Israeli songstress performs in Atlanta for the first time in 35 years.
By David R. Cohen
Georgia State grad student Yurie Tago with her winning poster design.
December 29, 2017, 11:01 am
AJMF9 Unveils Poster Design
Georgia State University student Yurie Tago designed the winning poster for the ninth annual AJMF Spring Festival.
By David R. Cohen
Sammy Rosenbaum’s 2015 debut album "We Are the Ones" blends Jewish and secular music.
December 7, 2017, 3:07 pm
Rosenbaum Leaving After Uplifting Release
Atlanta-based musician Sammy Rosenbaum has released a new EP and will be leaving Atlanta this winter.
By David R. Cohen
The Consulate General of Israel’s new director of cultural affairs, Yael Nehushtai, brings a passion for literature and arts to her new role.
September 19, 2017, 11:25 am
Israeli Consulate Official Spreads Love for Culture
Passion for the arts and literature creates a match for consulate's new director of cultural affairs.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
Representatives of SOJOURN, JScreen, Moishe House, Jewish Kids Groups, OneTable and the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival relax after making their pitches to the post-Collaboratory pop-up giving circle March 22.
March 30, 2017, 12:04 am
The Jewish Future Is Now
The Collaboratory brings Jewish organizations together to invest in social action and American Jewry .
By Michael Jacobs
March 3, 2017, 11:20 am
Atlanta Jewish Music Festival 8 Artist Guide
Meet the featured artists of AJMF8 from spicy afro-Cuban jazz to Ladino rock and the best in Israeli hip-hop.
By David R. Cohen
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