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Rabbi Shlomo Freedman on Aug. 31 blows the shofar at a pre-Rosh Hashanah service for people with special needs that was inspired by a parent of a child on the autism spectrum.
September 27, 2023, 12:13 pm
Friendship Circle Leads Special Needs Service
The service was inspired by a social media post from a parent of a child on the autism spectrum.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Hamilton at the Federation mailroom. During her time at the Federation, she helped many who worked there realize the importance of their jobs.
January 8, 2021, 4:47 pm
Parade Honors Long-Time Federation Employee
When Brenda Hamilton retired last month from the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta after 34 years, a drive-thru parade was thrown to celebrate her impact in the community.
By Anna Levy
Special in Uniform participants fill a variety of necessary roles for the Israel Defense Forces.
February 26, 2020, 10:31 am
Special in Uniform Commands Atlanta’s Attention
Special in Uniform is a program that gives Israelis with special needs the chance to meaningfully contribute to the IDF and perform essential support tasks for it.
By Eddie Samuels
Photos by Yoav Devir, KKL-JNF // Treetop ropes course at Etgarim summer camp, KKL-JNF’s Tzipori Field and Forest Center.
July 31, 2019, 11:25 am
Special Needs Children Soar Among the Treetops
Ziplines, hanging bridges, ropes courses, wall-climbing, field trips, arts and crafts with natural material are just a few opportunities for Israeli Children with special needs.
Jesse Thomas-Durden, Patrick Robinson, Bess Winebarger and Michelle Cristal are participants in the MJCCA's Habima Theatre.
February 20, 2019, 2:20 pm
Habima Theatre Celebrates 26 Years 
Jerry’s Habima Theatre of the Marcus JCC has come a long way over the past quarter decade.
By AJT Staff
Photos Courtesy of Shalva // The Shalva Band took the stage on The Rising Star in Israel in the hopes of representing the Nation in May at the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv.
February 20, 2019, 12:45 pm
The Shalva Band Shines on Rising Star in Israel
With the Eurovision Song Contest coming to Tel Aviv, a lot of attention has focused on which group will represent Israel.
By Eddie Samuels
Friendship Circle of Atlanta connects people with special needs and people who want to make their lives better.
September 17, 2017, 2:38 am
Friendship Circle: Accept Who We Are
We do not all speak the same language, but we all feel and need the same love.
By Rickelle New
Rabbi Yale New and Rickelle New lead Friendship Circle of Atlanta.
August 30, 2017, 6:09 pm
Friendship Circle 2K Set for Sept. 10
The walk and a carnival afterward will raise money and awareness for the special-needs program.
Daniel Stern (left) stands with Mike Pelta (middle) and Evan Blum, who met through the Friendship Circle and continue to practice tennis together once a week.
July 18, 2017, 2:13 pm
Teen Leads Special-Needs Tennis Camp
Weber junior partners with the Friendship Circle to teach tennis to special needs youth.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
Liam Denneen’s two sisters, Darcy, 14, and Rachel, 11, have benefited from a Jewish day school education.
February 22, 2017, 8:00 am
Day Schools, Special Needs and Morality
A family learns the hard way that the values taught aren't always practiced.
By Anne Kelman Denneen
February 21, 2017, 12:19 pm
No School Is Right for All Needs
Atlanta Jewish Academy offers an innovative program for special needs.
By Diane Marks
November 30, 2016, 4:23 pm
Meeting a Child’s Special Needs
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Therapy dog Ari, a shepherd-husky mix, has been a part of student life at Cloverleaf since 2012.
November 28, 2016, 8:59 am
Cloverleaf School: Kids on a Different Path
By Kevin C. Madigan
Friendship Circle of Atlanta connects people with special needs and people who want to make their lives better.
September 9, 2016, 1:26 pm
Friendship Takes a Walk
By Michael Jacobs
July 3, 2015, 11:49 am
Innovators: Noah Pawliger
By Atlanta Jewish Times
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