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Health & Wellness
What is Jewish about Medical Marijuana?
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
Robyn Spizman remembers her late cousin, Mona Freedman Taft, who lobbied Georgia state lawmakers on behalf of patients seeking legal access to medical marijuana.
February 16, 2022, 2:20 pm
JScreen Announces Screening for National Cancer Prevention Month
The Emory-based public health initiative recently added CancerGEN, an at-home genetic saliva test that screens for genetic risks for many types of cancers.
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Compiled by AJT staff
January 17, 2022, 10:04 am
The Future of Meat
New techniques for producing real meat in a lab without much help from cows and chickens is moving closer to reality.
By
Bob Bahr
January 17, 2022, 8:24 am
Autism Researchers See Promise in Medical Marijuana
Early studies find some optimism for the use of marijuana derivatives to provide help for families coping with the difficult condition.
By
Bob Bahr
January 17, 2022, 8:23 am
What is Jewish about Medical Marijuana?
Robyn Spizman remembers her late cousin, Mona Freedman Taft, who lobbied Georgia state lawmakers on behalf of patients seeking legal access to medical marijuana.
By
Robyn Spizman Gerson
January 17, 2022, 8:20 am
Are Anxiety and Depression Getting Worse?
National studies, therapists and affected individuals paint a perplexing picture of life in the age of the pandemic.
By
Chana Shapiro
December 22, 2021, 2:03 pm
YIR: No Mask, No Class for UGA Professor
September 2021: UGA psych professor Irwin S. Bernstein dramatically “re-retired” during a class on Aug. 24, after a student refused to wear a mask.
By
Dave Schechter
December 4, 2021, 11:03 pm
Recognizing the Good Times
The past year has given Dave reasons to be thankful for his family, health, and creative work.
By
Dave Schechter
September 29, 2021, 5:47 pm
COVID-19, Thief
As Dave reflects on the transition from summer to fall, the virus continues to steal the most precious of commodities.
By
Dave Schechter
September 3, 2021, 2:19 pm
Rabbi Mark Kunis’ 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By
Rabbi Mark Kunis
September 3, 2021, 1:49 pm
Doug Weinstein’s 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives, and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By
Doug Weinstein
September 3, 2021, 1:36 pm
Rabbi Mark Zimmerman’s 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By
Rabbi Mark Zimmerman
July 29, 2021, 4:58 pm
Making Up for Lost Time
After COVID, Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder believes simple pleasures bring great joy.
By
Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
June 18, 2021, 2:21 pm
Gus Glasser’s Strength in Daily Sobriety Battle
An Atlanta family shares their angst and rays of light from teenage addiction to a life in recovery.
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
March 29, 2021, 12:37 pm
A Passover Message from Rabbi Hillel Norry
Read community insights, advice and perspectives during Passover.
By
Rabbi Hillel Norry
January 13, 2021, 3:05 pm
Pearlman Recognized by Atlanta Lions Club
Public relations agent receives award for her help in programming and publicity.
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