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Rabbi Joshua Heller
Passover
Community Passover Messages for 2024
By Compiled by AJT staff
Members of the extended Atlanta Jewish community express their thoughts about the 2024 Passover holiday, using the prompt, “Let Our People Go.”
Rabbi Joshua Heller
PassoverA Passover Message from Rabbi Joshua Heller
By Rabbi Joshua Heller
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Shas party meeting in the Knesset on Jan. 23, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 25, 2023, 10:26 am
Atlanta Rabbis Divided on New Israeli Government
Even those fearful about policy changes reiterate support for Israel as a pluralistic, democratic nation.
By Dave Schechter
(From left) Republican State Rep. Scott Hilton; Democratic State Rep. Shea Roberts; Democratic State Rep. Esther Panitch; Republican State Rep. Todd Jones
January 11, 2023, 10:21 am
Legislators Receive Blessing on Eve of 2023 Session
Organizers of the "first annual" event hope to see it expanded statewide next year.
By Dave Schechter
Caleb Heller’s coming out was eased by his father’s LGBTQ+ advocacy in Conservative Judaism. // Credit: Caleb Heller
December 21, 2022, 12:37 pm
2022 YIR: ‘Coming out to Dad’ is Old News
AJT readers enjoyed learning about this story and how supportive Rabbi Joshua Heller was for his son and daughter and their experiences.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
December 16, 2022, 12:02 pm
Chanukah Community Messages 2022
Leaders and the movers and shakers of Jewish Atlanta were invited to share their holiday insight with you.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Potatoes pancakes latkes, flapjacks, hash brown or potato vada on brown wooden table. Copy space for text.
December 15, 2022, 10:20 am
What’s Jewish About…Latkes?
How latkes became a Chanukah tradition
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Rabbi Joshua Heller
December 14, 2022, 3:33 pm
A Chanukah Message from Rabbi Joshua Heller
For our annual Chanukah issue, we asked members of our community to share why they think it is so important for our Jewish community to, "Shine Our Light Bold and Bright."
By Rabbi Joshua Heller
Sandy Springs Police Department Chief of Police Kenneth DeSimone accepts his plaque from The Weber School.
September 29, 2022, 11:00 am
Jewish Atlanta Honors First Responders for 9/11
Ceremonies around the city include honoring officer who caught antisemitic graffiti culprit.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
September 29, 2022, 10:37 am
Obituary: Eitan Pallu Force
Eitan Pallu Force was a light to his family, his friends, and everyone whom he met. Eitan exceled in academics and sports, first, at The Epstein School and then, at The Weber School.
Rabbi Joshua Heller
September 14, 2022, 8:35 pm
Rabbi Joshua Heller’s Rosh Hashanah Message for 2022
Rabbi Joshua Heller shares his thoughts and inspiration for the Jewish New Year.
By Rabbi Joshua Heller
September 14, 2022, 1:17 pm
Community Messages for Rosh Hashanah 2022
Jewish Atlanta shares why they are grateful for the 5783 New Year.
By Compiled by AJT staff
B’nai Torah’s three rabbis stand before the shul’s ark. From left to right: Rabbi Breit, Rabbi Heller and Rabbi Konigsburg.
September 1, 2022, 11:40 am
B’nai Torah Welcomes New Rabbi
Congregation B’nai Torah introduced its congregation to their newest rabbi, Rabbi Elizabeth Breit, during her welcome weekend shabbat services on Aug. 19 and 20.
By Robert Garber
Stephanie Maya
August 11, 2022, 12:47 pm
Obituary: Stephanie Maya
Stephanie Maya, 54, died on July 20, after fighting chronic late-stage Lyme disease for 17 years.
Director of Operations Jonathan Halitsky with his daughter and board member Debbie Sonenshine at a recent Community Buddies event. // Credit: Jonathan Ginsberg
July 28, 2022, 2:12 pm
Backpack Buddies Fills Weekend Hunger Gap
The organization is seeking additional volunteers and groups to help fight food insecurity among children.
By Debbie Diamond
July 13, 2022, 11:18 am
AJT Named Best Jewish Newspaper in America
The award was announced June 27 during the American Jewish Press Association’s Simon Rockower Gala at the Georgia Aquarium.
By Bob Bahr
From left: Michele Garber, outgoing president; Edye Nechmad, incoming president; and Vice President Adrienne Boyer.
June 14, 2022, 3:16 pm
MACoM Offers Ritual Immersion for All
The Metro Atlanta Community Mikvah welcomed their new slate of officers on June 8.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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