Writer: Leah R. Harrison

Leah Harrison is a reporter and copy editor for the Atlanta Jewish Times.

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November 16, 2016
5:35 pm

Mother’s Story of Loss to Heroin and Way Forward

Editors Note: This story is part of a special report on Atlanta’s Jewish Heroin Triangle. See the rest of the coverage here. “There is nothing in […]

By Leah R. Harrison

November 11, 2016
1:22 pm

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Wild Love Story From the Wild West

By Leah R. Harrison / lharrison@atljewishtimes.com In a highly descriptive, richly worded work of historical fiction, author and historian Thelma Adams brings us “The Last Woman […]

By Leah R. Harrison

November 11, 2016
5:32 am

Personal Cost of Sanger’s ‘Terrible Virtue’

From the outset, it is clear that Margaret Sanger was an unconventional thinker. Her views were progressive and her morals outrageous for the times, but […]

By Leah R. Harrison

October 26, 2016
4:45 pm

SOJOURN Celebrated Despite Sukkah Surprise

A harsh wind blew early the morning of Friday, Oct. 21, as SOJOURN welcomed approximately 50 Jewish community leaders and members of the LGBTQ community […]

By Leah R. Harrison

October 26, 2016
12:03 pm

Book Review: Women on Modern Edge

Above: Jennifer S. Brown will appear at noon Friday, Nov. 11, in a program with literary critic Anjeli Enjeti and fellow author Ellen Feldman. Spanning Aug. […]

By Leah R. Harrison

September 22, 2016
4:44 pm

10 Places to Make Your Simcha an Atlanta Attraction

Above: The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Rose Garden provides an elegant, intimate setting for a wedding. With all of the tourist attractions in metro Atlanta, why […]

By Leah R. Harrison

September 15, 2016
2:54 pm

Heroin: Not Even Once, Ever

In the past few weeks it has become apparent that heroin use is deadlier than ever. As adults and as parents, we must be vigilant […]

By Leah R. Harrison

September 13, 2016
2:34 pm

Moishe House Matures in Atlanta and Beyond

Moishe House turns 10 on Friday, Sept. 23. An international phenomenon that began in 2006 when four young Jewish adults in Oakland, Calif., began hosting […]

By Leah R. Harrison

August 31, 2016
1:39 pm

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Addiction Resources in Jewish Atlanta

Although we do not have a Jewish presence in residential facilities, Atlanta has many passionate professionals and wonderful programs and treatment networks. Provided is a […]

By Leah R. Harrison

August 31, 2016
1:26 pm

Editor’s Notebook: Tackling 2 Important Topics 2

HAMSA Helps Jewish Community Battle Addiction

There is no cure for heroin addiction. There is no one-stop-shop, easy solution or predetermined path. As with any addiction, there is recovery. The long […]

By Leah R. Harrison

August 31, 2016
1:00 pm

Trapped in Atlanta’s Jewish Heroin Triangle

Editors Note: This story is part of a special report on Atlanta’s Jewish Heroin Triangle. See the rest of the coverage here. In March I sat […]

By Leah R. Harrison

July 26, 2016
4:27 pm

Interfaith Group Unites to Aid MedShare

Above: MedShare Chief Development Officer Susan Blair Brandt shows the group a map of the 97 countries that receive medical supplies. In concert with incoming […]

By Leah R. Harrison

July 5, 2016
8:00 am

Playful Places for Your Next Party

The Atlanta area is replete with adventurous, exciting, innovative and plain old fun options for special events. From venues that are outlandish and whimsical to […]

By Leah R. Harrison

May 12, 2016
1:44 pm

Great American Vacation: Jackson Hole to Yellowstone

Hitting the road this summer to explore our country’s untarnished natural wonders is one of the best ways to vacation as a family. You will […]

By Leah R. Harrison

May 6, 2016
11:29 am

Hunger Seder: Satisfaction Through Action

The fifth annual Atlanta Hunger Seder did more than educate attendees about food insecurity in the area; it drove home the need for immediate activism. […]

By Leah R. Harrison

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