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A large rock was thrown in the Decatur Jewish Center’s office window.
News
Antisemitic Vandals Target Decatur Jewish Center
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Rabbi Avremi Slavaticki discovered the window had been smashed, just a few days after the center’s new Torah dedication ceremony.
PurimPurim Across Atlanta 2024
By Compiled by AJT staff
Letters to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Rabbi Dr. Scott B. Saulson
By Rabbi Dr. Scott B. Saulson
Bob Frohlich, a.k.a. “Balloon Guy,” and Etz Chaim congregant // Photo Credit: Clifford Martin
PurimPurim Festivities at Etz Chaim
By Compiled by AJT staff
Face-painting and candy from Cotton Cravings were two festival highlights.
April 1, 2022, 10:46 am
Toco Hills Purim Parade and Festival Celebrates 30th Year
Costumed marchers and cleverly decorated floats entertained hundreds of spectators, then capped the parade off with an outdoor festival.
By Chana Shapiro
April 1, 2022, 10:44 am
Purim ‘In the Middle East’ at Chabad Israeli Center
The “Purim in The Middle East” theme drew over 500 people to the outdoor event.
By AJT Staff
March 18, 2022, 3:46 pm
The 5782 Purim Gazette
Devoted fans can’t get enough of Professor Fresser’s beloved syndicated column, Bring Your Own Lunch, which often appears in this newspaper.
By Professor Essie Fresser
Allen H. Lipis
March 18, 2022, 3:25 pm
Prayer: Purim and Ukraine Have Some Similarities
Haman is promoted to be a dictator under the king, an autocrat, just as Putin is today.
By Allen H. Lipis
Sara Papier and her daughter make hamantashen to fill up their Mishloach Manot baskets.
March 17, 2022, 3:14 pm
In the Spirit of Purim
The AJT spoke to rabbis from three local synagogues to go beneath the familiar surface of this holiday.
By Flora Rosefsky
An explosion is seen in an apartment building after a Russian army tank fired in Mariupol, Ukraine, on Friday, Mar. 11 Evgeniy Maloletka/AP
March 15, 2022, 5:17 pm
Ukraine and Jewish Ties That Bind
“Their blood is in my veins and my heart is hurting for the Ukrainian people,” one Jewish Atlantan said.
By Dave Schechter
Table setting for a customer’s party.
March 9, 2022, 12:18 pm
Dazzling Disposable Tableware
Rivka Halpern's Gifts to Dazzle offers eye-catching tableware for Shabbat, Jewish holidays and other special occasions.
By Chana Shapiro
February 24, 2022, 5:29 pm
Recipes for Forcing Happiness
The idea that you can just make yourself happy on demand is strange, but one that is embedded in Jewish life.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
August 13, 2021, 12:14 pm
2021 Synagogue Guide for Jewish Atlanta
Find your place for the High Holidays with this list of Synagogues located around Jewish Atlanta. Shuls are listed by Denomination.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Emeritus Rabbi Shalom Lewis Shares his experience with a beloved pet.
July 14, 2021, 3:14 pm
Love and Salami Sticks
How Rabbi Shalom Lewis overcame allergies and a resentful dog on the way to the chuppah, discovering the fastest path to a pet’s love is not the heart, but the stomach.
By Rabbi Shalom Lewis
The Touro Synagogue, built in 1963, is America’s oldest synagogue.
May 13, 2021, 6:24 pm
Hebron Rabbi Spoke on Shavuot in 1773 Newport
The Israeli rabbi spoke on the holiday at the then decade old Touro Synagogue.
By Rabbi David Geffen
February 25, 2021, 1:42 pm
The 5781 Purim Gazette
Our annual Purim spiel from professor Essie Fresser offers news on the latest burping remedy, alternative vehicles for hire, and sticky archeological discovery.
By Essie Fresser
The Wasserman family steps out of their car to pose during the scavenger hunt.
February 25, 2021, 1:41 pm
Color War and Cars in Orthodox Atlanta
Congregation Beth Jacob created two new pandemic programs: The Adar Games color war challenged and united synagogue members, The Purim Crawl offered activities and hijinks.
By Chana Shapiro
February 24, 2021, 1:55 pm
Redefining Joy This Adar
How to rediscover simple joys in celebrating one of Hashem’s gifts each day during the month of Adar and beyond.
By Terry Segal
December 9, 2020, 5:47 pm
A Holiday Message from Rabbi Arnold Goodman
Read community insights, advice and perspectives during Chanukah.
By Rabbi Arnold Goodman
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