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Area Chabads have several events planned this Chanukah season.
November 29, 2023, 10:07 am
Chabad Menorah Parades, Menorah Lightings, and Gelt Drops
Chabad offers a variety of opportunities to celebrate the Festival of Light in communities throughout Atlanta.
By Chana Shapiro
Georgia Tech fourth-year biomedical student Talia Segal was the lone Israel supporter at a pro-Palestine rally held on Oct. 8 // Screenshot from Atlanta News First video
October 19, 2023, 12:47 pm
Standing, Alone, for Israel
Talia Segal wanted to do something, but she was not sure what. A pro-Palestinian rally provided the answer.
By Dave Schechter
(From left) Smyrna councilman Tim Gould, Smyrna police chief Keith Zgonc, Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton and his son with Rabbi Avremel Zaltzman before the menorah lighting at Taylor-Brawner Park.
August 10, 2023, 10:20 am
Chabad of Smyrna-Vinings Reaches Out
Chabad is expanding in the Smyrna-Vinings area to meet the demands of a growing community.
By Debbie Diamond
The Broadway revival this year of “Parade” has been both a commercial and artistic success.
July 12, 2023, 2:50 pm
‘Parade’ Wins Tony by Focusing on Antisemitism
Success of Broadway revival of the 1998 musical coincides with the resurgence of antisemitism in America and elsewhere in the world.
By Bob Bahr
Rabbi Ephraim Silverman
July 12, 2023, 11:41 am
Neo-Nazis’ Demonstration Backfired
Opinion: Experience with antisemitism taught the Chabad rabbi of Cobb, Ga. that the best response to hatred is to use it as an opportunity to inspire more positivity - When confronted with hate, we are doubling down on acts of kindness, love and Jewish pride.
By Rabbi Ephraim Silverman
Gabriela Lefkovits
June 15, 2023, 1:31 pm
Lefkovits Honored with Movement Builder Award
The 2022-23 UGA StandWithUs Emerson Fellow, Gabriela Lefkovits, won second place for the Movement Builder Award for Creativity and Impact.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Vice President Mike Pence makes remarks at the Fifth World Holocaust Forum for the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau at the Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
June 8, 2023, 12:02 pm
Mike Pence and the Jews
It's important to review the former Vice President's relationship with the Jewish community as he embarks on a presidential bid.
By Ron Kampeas / JTA
Yaffa Antopolsky and Menucha Sharfstein
May 24, 2023, 11:10 am
Chabad’s Five-Year Program of Youth Learning
Two eighth graders learned the entirety of Torah-based laws.
By Chana Shapiro
Camp Gan Israel, in north Fulton County, is expanding its facilities this year, including new baseball and soccer fields, a basketball court, and a kiddie play area.
March 3, 2023, 12:01 pm
Camp Gan Israel: A North Fulton Sensation
Camp Gan Israel is expanding its facilities this year.
By Shaindle Schmucker
Bride and groom strike a winsome pose.
March 2, 2023, 1:52 pm
Love in the Time of COVID
Adira Kessler and Jonathan Roytenberg sure picked an interesting time to get to know one another.
By Chana Shapiro
David and Andi Arnovitz’s Jerusalem garden.
December 21, 2022, 11:59 am
2022 YIR: Sabbatical Year Ended at Rosh Hashanah
Another sabbatical year won’t launch until Sept. 20, 2028.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Teenagers from Saint Francis School, The Weber School and Riverwood High School joined Sabi and Robin Varon for a pre-Chanukah party and learning session. From left, is Ian Maman, Ilan Cheskes, Mick Shrubstock, Zach Friedman, Cooper Bernath, Jake Friedman and Zack Siegel. Hosts Robin and Sabi Varon are seated in front.
December 15, 2022, 10:25 am
Robin & Sabi Varon Inspire Teens to Embrace Judaism
On a recent Tuesday night this month, seven boys braved the rain and fog to gather at the Varon home for a pre-Hanukkah party.
By Debbie Diamond
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt spoke at a roundtable discussion to combat antisemitism in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 7, 2022 // Photos taken by Nathan Posner for AJT
December 13, 2022, 4:37 pm
White House Convenes Roundtable on Antisemitism
Jewish leaders gathered at the White House with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and White House leaders, as the Jewish community continues to face rising incidents of antisemitism.
By Nathan Posner
“It has been a dream of ours to build this Hebrew Library, and we are grateful to the Alon family and all those who have helped make it a reality,” Rabbi Gurary said.
September 16, 2022, 10:25 am
85-Year-Old Honors Family with New Hebrew Library
Michael and Eti Alon helped the Chabad Israeli Center build a new Hebrew library while honoring his family.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Arlene Appelrouth
September 14, 2022, 12:26 pm
Arlene Appelrouth’s Rosh Hashanah Message for 2022
Arlene Applerouth shares her thoughts and inspiration for the Jewish New Year.
By Arlene Caplan Appelrouth
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