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Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller is the Web Editor and Copy Editor for the Atlanta Jewish Times
Among their demands, protesters at Emory demanded the school sever any association with the Atlanta Police Foundation and Israeli Defense Forces // YouTube screenshot
April 26, 2024, 11:48 am
Protesters Arrested at Emory Demonstration
The demonstrators constructed an “encampment for Gaza” and demanded that Emory sever any association with the Atlanta Police Foundation and Israeli Defense Forces.
By Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller
April 18, 2024, 12:39 pm
A Passover Message from Sasha Heller
Atlanta Jewish Times staff wishes our community Happy Passover.
By Sasha Heller
Nikki Shotz and Maxwell Mahieu perform at The Masquerade on Feb. 24 // Photo by Sasha Heller
April 17, 2024, 11:29 am
Here Come The Asymptomatics
The mostly-Jewish, up & coming rock band has carved out their niche in the local music scene with their unique brand of upbeat party rock.
By Sasha Heller
Construction of the Eva G. Lipman Pickleball Complex, featuring eight covered pickleball courts with rain-protection siding allowing for all-weather play; to the left, the Zaban Family Sports Pavilion, a large covered multi-sport court with high-efficiency fans // Photo Credit: MJCCA
April 17, 2024, 10:20 am
MJCCA’s Capital Campaign Surpasses $36M
One of the largest Jewish community centers in the country secures $36.4M in community support.
By Sasha Heller
Atlanta Pride 2024 is scheduled for Oct. 12-13, which conflicts with Yom Kippur leading many Jewish supporters to brainstorm alternative plans on how to celebrate this year.
April 17, 2024, 10:19 am
Pride Weekend Conflict Won’t Deter Supporters
Atlanta Pride 2024 is scheduled the same weekend as Yom Kippur, meaning thousands of Jewish LGBTQ+ supporters must find a substitute weekend to celebrate their individuality.
By Sasha Heller
Philip Malone III, BMDC patient, and Dr. Joel Adler, honoree Chair // Photo Credit: Casey Nelson Photography
March 27, 2024, 10:30 am
Fundraiser Supports Ben Massell Dental Clinic
All proceeds from “Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures” will go toward funding the charitable oral health program.
By Sasha Heller
Pictured, from left, are Pinch Hitter Program Founder Judge Gary Jackson, Chair Harry Lutz, volunteer coordinator Rosanne Lutz, and Helen Sherrer-Diamond presenting the quilt in the Atlanta Jewish Times newsroom.
March 27, 2024, 10:28 am
Pinch Hitter Quilt Honors Volunteer Legacy
Volunteer crafters with the Pinch Hitter Program spent two years sewing a quilt to commemorate more than 40 years of volunteer service on Christmas Day.
By Sasha Heller
Author Audrey Galex has published her first children’s book, “Turtle Rocks.”
March 27, 2024, 10:26 am
Galex Launches Children’s Book ‘Turtle Rocks’
The story focuses on a group of turtles who must work together to overcome a series of obstacles.
By Sasha Heller
The annual event at the Georgia Aquarium featured live music, children’s activities, community partners, and hoop shoot contest.
March 13, 2024, 10:14 am
AJLF Brings ‘Mitzvah Madness’ to Aquarium
The annual event at the Georgia Aquarium featured live music, children’s activities, community partners, and hoop shoot contest.
By Sasha Heller
Machol Maryland attendees (from left) Danny Gottlieb, Rachel Stark, Arielle Kurtze, Jacki Jacoby Smith, Jason Holt, Dr. Gordon Smith (Michigan group leader), Jami Rectman, Marina Schwartz, Sheryl Rectman, Blair Cohen, Marge Haers, Liora Dressler, Galya Fischer, and Meliss Jakubovic (Atlanta group leader).
February 28, 2024, 1:44 pm
Local Israeli Folk Dancers Shine at Camp
Instructor Meliss Jakubovic took a dozen of her regular dance students to Machol Maryland where the dancers could enrich their skills.
By Sasha Heller
Groundbreaking for the Halpern building on the Colewood Way campus in 1995. (Left) Roz Cohen, who was the school principal at the time, went on to be the associate head of school. Cheryl Finkel, Head of School, is also pictured.
February 28, 2024, 12:55 pm
Epstein’s 50th: PTO Presidents Look Back, Ahead
Former Epstein School PTO presidents discuss how the parental organization has helped shape the school's community over the past half-century.
By Sasha Heller
The students at AJA created a powerful art installation in response to the attacks by Hamas on Oct. 7.
February 28, 2024, 12:39 pm
AJA Students Process Oct. 7 with ‘Hope & Despair’
A group of seventh- and eighth graders at Atlanta Jewish Academy created an art installation as a response to the brutal attacks by Hamas.
By Sasha Heller
Rose is pictured as a child during her first visit to Israel.
February 28, 2024, 10:17 am
Rose Lubin Jewish Pride Award Established
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life has established this award in honor of Rose Lubin, the fallen Lone Soldier from Dunwoody.
By Sasha Heller
Marlene Colon was murdered by Chelci Chisholm in her home, pictured here. Chisholm was sentenced to 30 years for voluntary manslaughter and obstruction of justice.
February 28, 2024, 10:17 am
Colon’s Murderer Receives 30-Year Sentence
Chelci Chisolm received 20 years for voluntary manslaughter and 10 years for two counts of obstruction of justice for the murder of Marlene Colon.
By Sasha Heller
Joel Libowsky Big PAL of the Year Award winner, Nate Rubin, with Joel Libowsky // All photos by Lu Christian of 1 G L A N C E Photography 
February 14, 2024, 10:13 am
Havinagala Raises Big for PAL, JF&CS
The annual fundraiser supports PAL -- Atlanta's only Jewish "Big Brother/Big Sister" program.
By Sasha Heller
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