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Black-Jewish Coalition
A quick show of support by Atlanta Mayor William Hartsfield following The Temple bombing was important for the Jewish community here.
November 15, 2023, 10:26 am
The Temple Talks Racial Progress to Mark 1958 Bombing Anniversary
Panel of Black leaders and Jewish leaders explored the lessons that decades of working together have accomplished.
By Bob Bahr
The Supreme Court on June 29 struck down affirmative action in higher education.
July 26, 2023, 10:17 am
Ruling on Affirmative Action Draws Local Reactions
Affirmative action programs, particularly in higher education, have been an issue that Jewish community leaders have wrestled with for decades.
By Bob Bahr
Incoming AJC president Belinda Morris spoke of her family’s long-standing relationship with Rabbi Berg as “the perfect fit” for the Temple // Photo Courtesy of Jacob Ross
June 14, 2023, 10:23 am
Rabbi Berg’s American Jewish Committee Tribute
A “who’s who” crowd sang the well-deserved praises of Rabbi Peter Berg on his 15 years at The Temple on Peachtree and celebrate the man of the hour’s birthday.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The AJC’s Black-Jewish Coalition and its Project Understanding were the inspiration for the Unity Seder project.
March 29, 2023, 1:21 pm
AJC Unity Seder Seeks to Strengthen Entire Community
This year’s Unity Seder brought together a broad cross-section of participants at two area temples.
By Bob Bahr
(From left) Steve Labovitz, Mark Bubes, Ted Deutch, Amy Bubes, and Dov Wilker, AJC Southeast Regional Director
November 16, 2022, 11:24 am
American Jewish Committee Hosts Awards Gala
Hundreds of “movers and shakers” heralded the American Jewish Committee’s National Human Relations Award Gala at Buckhead’s St. Regis Hotel, saluting Invesco CEO Marty Flanagan.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Atlanta’s Black and Jewish Leaders have weighed in on the Kanye West antisemitism controversy.
November 4, 2022, 12:22 pm
Atlanta’s Black, Jewish Leaders Weigh in on Kanye Controversy
The antisemitic sentiment expressed by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, hit close to home during the Oct. 30 football game between rivals University of Georgia and University of Florida.
By Debbie Diamond
January 29, 2020, 1:35 pm
Shared Legacies
For more 2020 AJFF previews, visit www.atlantajewishtimes.com/two-decades-in-the-making/
By Bob Bahr
Dave Schechter
July 10, 2019, 10:49 am
Atlanta Links to New Black-Jewish Caucus
Relations between Jews and African Americans have reached memorable peaks and suffered through regrettable valleys.
By Dave Schechter
Wellspring Living’s Sarah Richardson speaks about human trafficking during the ACCESS/Black-Jewish Coalition’s Advocacy Accelerator event April 23, while Bob Rodgers, Judge Eric Richardson and Deputy Chief Vance Williams listen.
April 26, 2018, 3:59 pm
ACCESS, Black-Jewish Coalition Reimagine Advocacy
Experts help the groups seek solutions for human trafficking and criminal justice reform.
By Jeff Fisher, Charisse Price, Adam Rabinowitz and Chris Walker
Clergy members from the Jewish, Christian, Sikh and Muslim faiths provide their closing benediction in 140 characters.
March 28, 2018, 11:18 am
Community Comes Together for Much-Needed Unity
The American Jewish Committee facilitated the first Atlanta Unity Seder at The Temple on Tuesday, March 13.
Clergy members at the head table of the 2016 Black-Jewish Seder include Rabbis Ruth Abusch-Magder, Mario Karpuj and Loren Filson Lapidus. Rabbi Lapidus is leading the more diverse Unity Seder this month.
March 5, 2018, 11:26 am
AJC Expands Diversity With Seder Outreach
The biennial Black-Jewish Seder has become the Unity Seder, set for March 13 at The Temple.
By Patrice Worthy
July 12, 2017, 10:45 am
40 Under 40: Nathaniel Goldman
Goldman is a CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Speaking about the power of protest are (from left) Erin Schroeder, Tereance Puryear, Sherry Frank, Xernona Clayton and Rabbi Joshua Lesser.
April 4, 2017, 3:14 pm
Protest With Purpose Requires Alliances
Strength derived from shared experiences gives power to protest
By Patrice Worthy
Rep. John Lewis and National Council of Jewish Women members dance to Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” at the JW Marriott in Buckhead on March 25.
April 4, 2017, 1:50 pm
Receiving Award, Lewis Celebrates Jewish Women
There is nothing “more powerful than the marching feet of a determined people.”
By Leah R. Harrison
August 29, 2016, 3:13 pm
Blacks, Jews Keep Conversation Going
By Atlanta Jewish Times
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