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Year in Review
"Jacob Blessing the Children of Joseph," by Rembrandt // Photo Credit: Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel/Wikimedia Commons/JTA
December 29, 2023, 11:39 am
As 2023 Ends, I Have Noticed My Jewish Ancestry More Than Ever
Rabbi Irwin Keller shares some perspective as the calendar year ends and a new year begins.
By Rabbi Irwin Keller / JTA
The AJT looks back at some of its most popular and impactful stories from the past year.
December 27, 2023, 12:33 pm
2023 Year in Review
The AJT looks back at some of the most popular and impactful stories from the past year.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The 2024 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will run from Feb. 13 to Feb. 26.
December 27, 2023, 10:47 am
YIR: AJFF Returned to Theaters in 2023
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival made its return to in-person theater showings with the 2023 festival, after relying on remote viewings during COVID and lockdown.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The Meor students stand at the entrance to Auschwitz.
December 27, 2023, 10:47 am
YIR: Students Visit German Extermination Camps in Poland
Group with Emory University’s Meor program toured several Holocaust sites.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The Goyim Defense League once again distributed antisemitic flyers in Atlanta, this time targeting homes in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.
December 27, 2023, 10:46 am
YIR: ‘Repulsive’ Antisemitic Flyers in Metro Atlanta
"Unfortunately, it’s not the first time to be afraid as a Jew in the United States,” state Rep. Esther Panitch said.
By Dave Schechter
Darshanit Miriam Udel (left) and Georgia Rep. Esther Panitch after Udel delivered the morning prayer in the Georgia House of Representatives.
December 27, 2023, 10:46 am
YIR: Orthodox Jewish Woman Rabbi Makes History
One of the first Orthodox Jewish women ordained, Miriam Udel chose the title, Darshanit, meaning “interpreter of text.”
By Dave Schechter
A banner strung between the trees near the planned site of Atlanta’s police training facility.
December 27, 2023, 10:46 am
YIR: Jewish Activists Oppose ‘Cop City’ Construction
The controversial project calls for construction of an 85-acre, $90 million police and fire training center, on 300 acres that the City of Atlanta owns across the city line in DeKalb County.
By Dave Schechter
Georgia General Assembly had a long day on March 29, 2023, when they failed to adopt the antisemitism definition.
December 27, 2023, 10:45 am
YIR: Antisemitism Definition Debate to Resume in 2024
The legislation would have made the IHRA definition the standard for determining whether antisemitism was the motive for an act of discrimination or a criminal offense.
By Dave Schechter
Former Georgia Tech men’s basketball coach Josh Pastner has enjoyed the last year spent away from the sidelines.
December 27, 2023, 10:45 am
YIR: Josh Pastner Enjoying Time Away From Court
Since last spring, the 46-year-old has maintained a very active media presence.
By David Ostrowsky
(From left) Attorney Mark Goldfeder, Marietta Republican Rep. John Carson, and Sandy Springs Democratic Rep. Esther Panitch at a Georgia House Judiciary Committee meeting earlier this year.
December 27, 2023, 10:45 am
YIR: Antisemitism Bill Fails in Georgia Again
The lack of action on the last day of the session irritated Jewish supporters, who vow to try again next year.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Individual sunflowers, a sign of hope, were left on the Greenwood Cemetery Memorial during the 58th annual remembrance service.
December 27, 2023, 10:45 am
YIR: Atlanta Remembers the Holocaust
The April 16 service was highlighted by an inter-generational observance of the loss of six million Jews during World War II.
By Compiled by AJT staff
This screenshot, taken from a CNN telecast and posted to Twitter, shows the crime scene outside of Dr. Scott Kleber’s medical office in Midtown.
December 27, 2023, 10:44 am
YIR: Midtown Shooting Affects Jewish Atlanta
One killed and four injured in tragic scene in Midtown Atlanta.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Goyim Defense League protests Chabad of Cobb in Georgia with Nazi flags.
December 27, 2023, 10:44 am
YIR: Neo-Nazis Spew Hatred Outside Cobb Synagogue
Extremists attracted protests in person and online from Jews and non-Jews.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Aleeza Ben Shalom (center) was on stage revealing the panel’s innermost thoughts about finding spouses and empowering the audience to be connectors.
December 27, 2023, 10:44 am
YIR: Netflix Matchmaker Connects with Local Fans
Popular Netflix star Aleeza ben Shalom appeared in front of an audience of 450 in conjunction with Chabad Intown.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Michael Morris, AJT owner and publisher, proudly holds the first-place award for all to see.
December 27, 2023, 10:40 am
YIR: AJT Wins First Place for Best Website
AJT freelancers Jan Jaben-Eilon and Dave Schechter were also awarded for their editorial selections.
By Sasha Heller
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