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Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Govenor Brian Kemp signing several laws reguarding education. // Courtesy of the Georgia governors office.
July 28, 2022, 2:12 pm
New State Laws Restrict Public Education System
Teachers blame the COVID pandemic and many are leaving their jobs as a result.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
January 17, 2022, 8:02 am
Judaism Caribbean Style
In this week's 'Closing Thoughts' Rabbi Ruth recounts her visit to a unique Jewish congregation in Colombia.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
October 1, 2021, 1:31 pm
Closing Thoughts: Ancient Ethiopian Jewish Holiday Teaches Hope
The ancient holiday of Sigd, recently added to the Israeli national calendar, reminds us to embrace hope wholeheartedly.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner
August 13, 2021, 11:40 am
A Historic Choice for Atlanta
Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner of Temple Beth Tikvah is the first woman to lead the Atlanta Rabbinical Association.
By Dave Schechter
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
May 26, 2021, 3:52 pm
Do We Need to See It to Believe It?
Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder believes hatred shapes how we see people.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Rabbi Ruth
March 3, 2021, 11:43 am
Why Bother Celebrating a Bar or Bat Mitzvah?
Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder shares why the ceremony is much more than a celebration of adulthood.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Rabbi Ruth
January 27, 2021, 1:33 pm
Spiritual and Not Religious? Tu B’Shevat is for You
Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder says the New Year for the Trees is the holiday of choice for secular Jews.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Rev. Raphael Warnock’s statements have become the subject of letters from different groups of rabbis.
December 22, 2020, 9:07 am
Rabbis’ Letters Address Warnock Statements
A letter published by the Jewish Democratic Council of America prompted a rebuttal from the Coalition for Jewish Values.
By Dave Schechter
All night study of Torah and Jewish texts is a tradition on the first night of the holiday of Shavuot, which this year will be observed May 28-30. (Konstantin Goldenberg/Shutterstock)
May 22, 2020, 6:30 am
‘Shavuot-Palooza’ to Offer Festival of Jewish Learning
Zoom rooms will bridge social distancing for at least eight hours on May 28 as Jewish clergy and lay people lead study sessions on a wide range of topics.
By Dave Schechter
April 8, 2020, 12:37 pm
Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder shares her Passover thoughts with you.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
April 1, 2020, 4:49 pm
Finding Hope in a Time of Uncertainty
Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder's reflections on grounding yourself in the midst of uncertainty.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Community cancellations and precautions are being updated by the hour.
March 12, 2020, 6:38 pm
Coronavirus Impacts Jewish Programs and Life
Changes are inevitable in light of international coronavirus outbreak.
By Dave Schechter
The Global Purpose Approach Facebook post // Panelists and participants in the Jewish Diversity in Education panel.
January 8, 2020, 11:34 am
Is Respecting Diversity Part of the Jewish Curriculum?
The panel showcasing young voices was one of several programs to highlight the importance of navigating differences and including diversity in Jewish education.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
John Eaves with his children, Isaac and Katura.
December 23, 2019, 11:54 am
YIR: Does Atlanta Welcome Jews of Color?
In October, we spoke to the Atlanta Jewish community about the work that needs to be done in welcoming Jews of color.
By Paula Baroff
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