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Sukkot
Pope Pius XII resisted repeated requests to speak out against the Nazis and fascists in Italy.
September 1, 2022, 2:16 pm
New Book Probes Pope’s Silence During Holocaust
David Kertzer’s bestseller is the first to be based on the release in 2020 of the pontiff’s secret wartime archives.
By Bob Bahr
Rabbi Yisrael New welcomed the young crowd, shown here with Ben Brasch and Sasha Avchukov.
August 31, 2022, 10:13 am
Chabad Sparks Romance with Tu B’Av Party
Chabad of Buckhead and Brookhaven hosted its second annual black and white party in the ancient tradition of Tu B’Av, a joyous holiday for matchmaking.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
(l to r): FIDF National Board Member and Chairman Emeritus Garry Sobel; Rabbi Steven Weil, FIDF CEO; IDF Lt. Hayley; Seth Baron, vice president, FIDF Eastern Region; IDF Lt. Opal; Major General (Res.) Nadav Padan, FIDF national director; Regina Broda; Shea Lerner. // Jon Marks Photography
May 31, 2022, 4:27 pm
FIDF Celebrates Courage at Annual Gala
Members of the FIDF in Atlanta showed up in solidarity with Israel’s soldiers.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
April 15, 2022, 1:54 pm
Getting to the Other Side…
For this year’s Passover issue, we asked members of the community to share their thoughts, inspiration, advice and encouragement as you prepare for the holiday.
By Compiled by AJT staff
February 3, 2022, 6:40 pm
What Is Your Favorite Possession?
From a book of recipes to an antique gun, Chana uncovers the possessions Atlanta Jews treasure most.
By Chana Shapiro
For the first time ever, Bankrate, the financial services website, described Georgia as the best place to retire in the nation.
December 15, 2021, 12:19 pm
Retirees Flock to North Georgia Mountains
In Blue Ridge, residents can’t get over how much the growing Jewish community in the mountains has meant to them.
By Bob Bahr
The first Thanksgiving in 1621 may have been inspired by the holiday of Sukkot.
December 4, 2021, 11:03 pm
The Tangled Traditions of Chanukah and Thanksgiving
According to scholars, both gratitude-based holidays reflect the lasting influence of Sukkot.
By Bob Bahr
Standing with the Pokémon cake are Sam with his parents and sisters Daniella and Edith.
November 17, 2021, 5:48 pm
A Pokémon Bar Mitzvah
Find out why Pokémon is so important to Sam Sernovitz and his family.
By Flora Rosefsky
Chabad students and rabbis welcomed over 1500 people to their sukkah mobiles.
October 15, 2021, 2:58 pm
Chabad Event Brings Mobile Sukkah to Georgia
Fourteen yeshiva students from Brooklyn built eleven sukkah mobiles for the community. The turnout was phenomenal.
By Compiled by AJT staff
JFF’s Kayla Heering spent months planning the collaborative event.
October 15, 2021, 1:33 pm
Jewish Fertility Sukkot Event Attracts Large Crowd
Six Atlanta organizations partnered to bring 500 participants together at the Marcus Jewish Community Center.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
For Sukkot, Beth Tieman Feldstein required masks and social distancing during neighborhood ladies’ night.
September 29, 2021, 5:47 pm
Sukkot 2021: Celebrating New and Old Traditions
The Festival of Booths is a social time for family and friends to eat together in temporary shelters. The AJT was curious to see how this year’s celebrations adapted to our new normal.
By Arlene Caplan Appelrouth
Photos by Joel Alpert/ Market Power // Guests rush up to sing and dance as they accompany newlyweds from the chuppah.
September 28, 2021, 7:09 pm
A Wedding of Shared Values
How a father’s perception and sensitive intuition led to a prospective son-in-law.
By Chana Shapiro
September 16, 2021, 8:35 pm
Eating Disorders During the High Holy Days
Jewish holidays often center around meals, writes Sarah Bateman, which can bring added stress for those who are struggling with food, eating, or their bodies.
By Sarah Bateman
September 3, 2021, 1:52 pm
Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner’s 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives, and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner
Photo by Flora Rosefsky // Rambutan and dragon fruit are exotic new fruits.
August 13, 2021, 11:38 am
What’s New on Your Holiday Table?
Ideas for a new fruit or recipe on a Rosh Hashanah menu.
By Flora Rosefsky
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