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Medical Marijuana
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.
A person smoking marijuana. (Illustrative photo: Mr KornFlakes/iStock by Getty Images)
November 1, 2022, 10:31 am
Cloned Cannabis Cells with 12 Times More Potency Grown in Bioreactor
Company behind the tech says each gram of its product will stretch much further in treating patients than a gram from cannabis plant — and needs far less water and other resources.
By NATHAN JEFFAY
January 26, 2022, 2:22 pm
Letter to the Editor: Kimball Shinkoskey
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
By Kimball Shinkoskey
Research in the United States and Israel points to the potential use of medical marijuana compounds in the treatment of autism.
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
CBD products made with hemp oil, with some of the properties of medical marijuana, can be bought without a prescription.
October 2, 2019, 9:59 am
Medical Marijuana Examined at AgeSmart Lecture
Community members of all ages gathered to hear the most recent London Family AgeSmart Lecture where experts discussed Medical Marijuana and legal CBD products.
By Bob Bahr
Physician inspecting a marijuana plant before harvesting
January 3, 2019, 5:42 pm
Medical Marijuana
Exploring the use and legality of medical marijuana, both in the U.S. and Israel.
By AJT Staff
Dr. Zachary Cohen
January 3, 2019, 3:24 pm
Hadassah Crowd High on Medical Marijuana
Led by Dr. Zachary Cohen, Hadassah members were treated to a lesson on medical marijuana, including the risks and benefits being examined.
By AJT Staff
The Atlanta Jewish Times welcomes letters so readers have an opportunity to engage with our community in constructive dialogue.
November 1, 2018, 5:07 pm
Letters to the Editor: Nov. 2, 2018
AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please submit 200 words or less with your name and phone number to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
October 24, 2018, 5:01 pm
Letters to the Editor: Oct. 26, 2018
The AJT welcomes your letters. Please write 200 words or less. Include your name, phone number and email, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
Medical marijuana is used to treat a number of conditions.
October 17, 2018, 1:58 pm
Medical Marijuana
Israel was among the first countries to legalize medical marijuana, and in February 2017, the Israeli parliament took steps towards legalizing the export of medical marijuana.
By Kaylene Ladinsky
CBD oil used for pain treatment.
October 17, 2018, 1:57 pm
Medical Marijuana: The Georgia Update
Local doctor explains the legality of medical marijuana -- while not yet federally legal, some states have legalized it for all uses.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Tikun Olam cannabis oils from Israel.
October 17, 2018, 1:38 pm
Silvers Touts Israel’s Leading Role in Medical Marijuana
Top cannabis allergy expert Dr. William Silvers explains Israel's role in the medical marijuana industry.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Physician Zachary Cohen speaks about medical marijuana Feb. 18. (Photo by Marcia Caller Jaffe)
March 21, 2018, 3:06 pm
Hadassah Crowd High on Medical Marijuana
Integrative physician Zachary Cohen runs through reasons for optimism and concern.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Serving on Hadassah Greater Atlanta’s 2017 board are (front row, from left) Joan Solomon, Mindy Goldenberg, Lee Tanenbaum, President Sheila Dalmat, Annie Kohut and Sybil Ginsburg and (back row, from left) Anita Otero, Malka Shulman, Nancy Schwartz, Renée Rosenheck, Cheryl Feingold Dorchinsky, Helene Jacoby, Judy Bart, Phyllis M. Cohen, Marni Hoffman, Michele Weiner-Merbaum, Linda Hakerem, Tobah Shraga, Ellen Sichel and Maxine Schein.
February 1, 2018, 4:46 pm
Hadassah to Discuss Medical Marijuana
Hadassah Greater Atlanta will discuss medical marijuana at a health professionals event Feb. 18.
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