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1948 War of Independence
Incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp can focus on a November rematch with Democrat Stacey Abrams, whom he narrowly defeated back in 2018.
June 18, 2021, 1:17 pm
Georgia Buys $10 million More Israel Bonds
Gov. Brian Kemp continues practice of his predecessors and directs state to nearly double its investment to fund Israeli infrastructure
By Dave Schechter
Rabbi Tobias Geffen made a collection for the land of Israel at a celebration for the completion of a section of Talmud in January 1911, and this is the receipt sent to him by Torat Hayyim Kollel in the Old City of Jerusalem. (Photo by Avie Geffen)
April 12, 2018, 6:18 pm
1948 Atlanta Sermon: ‘We Here Must Mobilize’
Speaking in Yiddish, Rabbi Tobias Geffen rallied Shearith Israel to accept the prophetic vision of Israel.
By Rabbi Tobias Geffen
David Macarov (right) poses with painter Emmanuel Mane-Katz in 1948. (Photo courtesy of the Cuba Family Archives at the Breman Museum)
April 12, 2018, 6:10 pm
Atlantan Led Air Force’s Coded Communications
David Macarov, fresh off U.S. Army service in India in World War II, made aliyah and fought with Israel in 1948.
By David Macarov
Eva Marie Saint and Paul Newman star in the ultimate Israeli independence film, "Exodus." (YouTube screen grab)
April 12, 2018, 4:31 pm
Celebrate Israel’s 70th With Movies
These films feature history from the independence period, plus such stars as Newman, Douglas and Bergman.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Chaim Avneri wears goggles to protect his eyes while driving a jeep. The soldiers did not have official uniforms at the time.
April 10, 2018, 3:23 pm
1948 War Veteran Haunted by Experiences
Cobb County resident Chaim Avneri served in the Haganah, aided refugees and fought for Jerusalem.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
Some of the original ammunition-production machinery remains intact more than 70 years later.
September 5, 2017, 4:48 pm
Delve Into Israel’s Secret Bullet Factory
Israelis manufactured more than 2 million bullets in a secret underground factory from 1945-1948.
By David R. Cohen
While members of the Israeli Scouts and B’nei Akiva hold Israeli flags, Epstein School student Joshua Sampson plays the violin to lead the singing of “Hatikva” at the end of the Yom HaZikaron ceremony April 30 at The Temple.
May 4, 2017, 12:57 pm
Mourning the Dead, Honoring the Sacrifice
Atlanta’s Jewish and Israeli communities are united in deep grief for those who died defending Israel
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