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At the 2018 opening ceremonies, Atlanta athletes Jake Francombe, Jordan Starr, Hailey Rubin, Jake Powers, and Barri Seltz carry a banner showcasing Atlanta as the next year's host.
April 15, 2021, 4:31 pm
Maccabi Games Suspended Again
For the second year, the pandemic has derailed the major Jewish sports event for youth.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images // Max Fried pitches for the Atlanta Braves.
April 14, 2021, 2:54 pm
Jewish Braves Pitcher Opens Season
Left-hander Max Fried, believed to be the Braves only Jewish player, opened up the season in Philadelphia as the Braves lost to the Phillies 3-2 in 10 innings.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Getty Images . David Levy is former president of Turner Broadcasting.
April 14, 2021, 2:30 pm
David Levy Now Chairman of Genius Sports Group
Former Turner Broadcasting president is a respected figure in the global sports industry.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Kevin Willis co-founded Atlanta Children’s Foundation.
April 14, 2021, 2:27 pm
Hawks Star, Event Planner Launch Event Facility
Kevin Willis and Lauren Pelissier partner to create 42West event venue for film/TV productions and high-end occasions. It will donate a portion of profits to nonprofits.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Richard Davis was honored with a journalism fellowship in his name from his alma mater last month.
February 9, 2021, 1:46 pm
CNN Honors Richard Davis With Journalism Fellowship
The news network committed $300,000 to the fellowship as tribute to retiring executive vice president of news standards and practices.
November 24, 2020, 9:53 am
Bar Mitzvah: Jacob Abrams
Jacob Abrams celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah Nov. 21, 2020, at Congregation Beth Shalom.
Deni Avdija is an Israeli-Serbian professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association. He plays the small forward position.
November 19, 2020, 4:41 pm
NBA Draft Picks Top Israeli Player
Deni Avdija, ninth-round pick by Washington Wizards was projected to go to Atlanta Hawks.
By Nathan Posner
Dale Berra, son of iconic baseball star Yogi Berra, desscribes life at home in New Jersey
October 29, 2020, 3:17 pm
Son of a Sports Icon
Yogi Berra’s son writes compelling book about the father-son relationship and the importance of family.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Braves fans sit outside Truist Park, packing into the Battery outside of the stadium to watch game 5 of the NLCS on October 16
October 19, 2020, 8:36 am
Braves Lose Chance at World Series, Park Fans Get Unique Experience
While the Braves’ post-season may have not gone the way many hoped, it allowed for many fans to get a memorable experiences during the one-of-a-kind COVID-19 season.
By Nathan Posner
Shaindle Schmuckler
October 16, 2020, 6:10 am
Not the Helicopter Type
Shaindle Schmuckler recounts the few rules the family kept, including attendance at weekly family meetings.
By Shaindle Schmuckler
Soccer at Ramah Darom has a Jewish component, teaching values and leadership skills.
February 12, 2020, 10:58 am
Ramah Darom Stresses Jewish Value of Sports
At Camp Ramah Darom, waterskiing lessons are preceded by morning prayers, often on the waterfront and sometimes even on the boat.
By Roni Robbins
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, center, will visit the AJA camp. He is pictured here with Kenny Williams, a former NBA player and Israel professional player and Rodney Zimmerman, a former UCLA and NBA player.
January 22, 2020, 1:10 pm
Summer Camp at Atlanta Jewish Academy
This year, Atlanta Jewish Academy has two exciting camp options.
By Brooke Rosenthal
Jaeger Ouanounou, a 14-under basketball player for Team Atlanta, dribbles in practice for the JCC Maccabi Games.
January 8, 2020, 3:19 pm
Maccabi Tryouts Begin
Tryouts began Sunday at the Marcus JCC for athletes ages 13 to 16 and will continue through Feb. 18 at the MJCCA and other locations.
Liebman at the 2009 World Baseball Classic, during which he worked for Team Australia.
October 7, 2019, 2:24 pm
From a Fan of the Game to the Voice of the Team
New to Atlanta, Ira Liebman has broadcast games from California to Long Island and everything in between and is the new voice of the Atlanta Gladiators.
By Eddie Samuels
The heads of the visiting delegations who came to visit Atlanta in advance of this summer’s JCC Maccabi Games, returning to the city for the first time since 2001.
May 22, 2019, 3:29 pm
Let the Maccabi Games Begin
When Atlanta throws a party, the locals aim to impress out-of-town guests... that’s what Stacie Francombe has in mind for the upcoming Maccabi Games.
By Dave Schechter
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