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Congregation Beth Tefillah
(From left) Rabbi Ari Kaiman; Rabbi Natan Trief; Senior Rabbi Yossi New
January 10, 2024, 1:19 pm
Synagogues Help Congregants Process Israel War
As Atlantans grapple with their emotions, they seek community.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Co-directors Rabbi Shlomo and Chanky Freedman with family at the race.
December 27, 2023, 10:51 am
Friendship Circle Holds Race Despite Downpour
To volunteer, learn more or contribute to Friendship Circle of Atlanta, please visit www.fcatlanta.org. 
By Debbie Diamond
Arthur Kurtz
December 13, 2023, 2:51 pm
Obituary: Arthur Kurtz
Arthur Kurtz, 76, passed away Nov. 27, 2023. 
Dr. David H. Weinstein was recently honored by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s 33rd Annual Torch Gala as the Premier Adult Healthcare Professional of the Year.
December 13, 2023, 2:18 pm
Weinstein Recognized for Service and Expertise
Dr. David Weinstein shares his thoughts on genetics vs. lifestyle regarding Irritable Bowel Disease and that there is indeed a Jewish propensity.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dassi New, who organized the event, welcomed Mark Schiff in the sukkah.
October 11, 2023, 4:17 pm
Laughing Our ‘Kishkas’ Off at CBT Comedy Night
Comedian Mark Schiff performed an uproarious comedy routine and then took audience questions. Former Congregation Beth Tefillah president Jimmy Baron also delighted as the warm-up act.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
August 10, 2023, 1:20 pm
AJT Synagogue Guide for 2023
A comprehensive list of area synagogues and Chabad organizations.
By Compiled by AJT staff
(From left) Chabad Israeli Center of Atlanta’s emissary to Buckhead Rabbi Israel New, Rabbi David Lau, and Chabad Israeli Center of Atlanta’s Rabbi Menachem Gurary.
August 10, 2023, 10:26 am
Chief Rabbi Visits Chabad Israeli Center of Atlanta
On July 30, Rabbi David Lau toured the Israeli Center and met with local community leaders.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Ken Stein spoke to about 50 people in person, and another at least 70 on Zoom, in what may have been the first community program focused on the Israeli government’s attempt to change the country’s judicial system // Photo Credit: Center for Israel Education
April 12, 2023, 11:33 am
Ken Stein Addresses Israel’s Protests of Judicial Overhaul
Held at Congregation Beth Tefillah, the program may have been the first community event specifically covering the civil crisis in Israel.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Teenagers from Saint Francis School, The Weber School and Riverwood High School joined Sabi and Robin Varon for a pre-Chanukah party and learning session. From left, is Ian Maman, Ilan Cheskes, Mick Shrubstock, Zach Friedman, Cooper Bernath, Jake Friedman and Zack Siegel. Hosts Robin and Sabi Varon are seated in front.
December 15, 2022, 10:25 am
Robin & Sabi Varon Inspire Teens to Embrace Judaism
On a recent Tuesday night this month, seven boys braved the rain and fog to gather at the Varon home for a pre-Hanukkah party.
By Debbie Diamond
Rabbi Isser New
December 1, 2022, 1:51 pm
40 Under 40: Rabbi Isser New
Rabbi Isser is Associate Director of Chabad of Georgia, Executive Director CMCH
By Jack Linder
Several generations of women celebrate the bat mitzvah girl: (back row) Narissa Bonnet, grandmother Hannah Culiner, aunt Candice Keilin. Front row: Taylor Bonnet and cousin Skylar Keilin. // Credit: Narissa Bonnet
June 22, 2022, 1:06 pm
Mother-Daughter Challah Night Bakes in Tradition
Narissa and Taylor Bonnet prepared a mother daughter challah bake for 40 - all dressed in turquoise aprons and leaving with a recipe of warm feelings of the mitzvah to come.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
TDSA will hold its graduation for girls on June 7.
June 1, 2022, 3:10 pm
Graduation 2022 Wrap-up
From Jewish academies to public high schools, the AJT has compiled all the information you need in one convenient location.
By Robert Garber
Members of the JF&CS staff and the HOD listen as Rabbi Yossi New opens the ceremony.
March 29, 2022, 8:02 pm
JF&CS Partners with HOD on Indigent Burial Project
The Hebrew Order of David and JF&CS have launched a project to identify Jews buried in unmarked graves in Atlanta’s cemeteries and to place markers at each of these sites.
By Chana Shapiro
Siegel grows a large variety of peony.
March 23, 2022, 10:45 am
Siegel’s Planting Concepts Business Blooms
For the Siegels, who are Orthodox Jews, there’s no landscaping challenge they don’t embrace.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
(From left) Rabbi Shmaya Friedman, his wife, Aliza, and Kira and Jimmy Baron were gracious hosts.
February 24, 2022, 5:44 pm
Congregation Beth Tefillah’s Hilarious Night Out
To usher in Purim, Congregation Beth Tefillah hosted a Chinese buffet with three comic acts at the Punchline Comedy Club.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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