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Jaron, and sister, Alexa, in front of Elliot and Shelley at the B’nai Torah ceremony // All Photos by Brad and Patti Covert Scenesations
February 28, 2024, 11:17 am
Coplin Brings His ‘J’ Game
Seventh-grader Jaron Coplin was tributed as the “undisputed king of sports” at City Springs.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
AJFF Executive and Artistic Director Kenny Blank (right) concurred with event co-chair Martha Jo Katz about how far the festival has progressed in almost 25 years // All Photos by Howard Mendel
February 28, 2024, 10:18 am
AJFF Opening Gala Outdoes Previous Year
Gov. Brian Kemp. Kenny Blank, and Holly Firfer were among the “stars” on hand to address the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival crowd.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Seth Baron and Naftali Bennett were both passionate, topical, and informative speakers // Photo Credit: Jon Marks
December 13, 2023, 10:04 am
FIDF’s Night of Emotion and Empowerment
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett delivered a frank and motivating speech.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
A man walks past Sderot police station, which was destroyed during battles to dislodge Hamas gunmen inside, on Oct. 8 // Photo Credit: RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP/Times of Israel
October 9, 2023, 4:09 pm
Jewish Atlanta Reacts to Hamas Attacks
Emotions run the gamut, as the Jewish community plans for a rally in support of Israel.
By Dave Schechter
Ilene Grant and Adrian Grant, event founder, pose with Rabbi David Silverman, head of Kollel.
September 27, 2023, 10:12 am
Kollel Brings Hollywood to Annual Dinner
Rabbi David Silverman and Kollel rabbis presented an evening of networking and knowledge at City Springs.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
40 Under 40 winners each received an award.
May 24, 2023, 10:31 am
JBC Luncheons Come Back to Honor ‘40 Under 40’
More than 80 community members gathered to salute the “40 Under 40” award winners and revel in their accomplishments.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Tara Theatre will rise again thanks to productive local negotiations.
March 1, 2023, 3:30 pm
Halpern Rescues Tara Theatre with ‘Win-Win’ Deal
Jack Halpern, Kenny Blank, and Chris Escobar “cooked up” the winning deal.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Barbara and Ed Mendel, producer level sponsors, are eager movie goers.
February 15, 2023, 10:29 am
AJFF Opening Gala Back at New Venue
Around 750 people gathered at City Springs for a celebration sharing culture through Jewish-themed films.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Delilah and Steven Cohen (far right) appreciated the details shared by Major Shai and Lt Ari.; Alex Gandler, Israel’s Deputy Consul General to the Southeast is pictured in center.
January 1, 2023, 12:07 pm
FIDF Appreciation Event with Elite Special Forces
Members of the Atlanta-based community presented a strong show of solidarity for Israel’s soldiers.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Rallies in protest of the September killing of a young woman in Iran, Mahsa Jina Amini, have been carried out most weekends. Logistics for the rallies are communicated through social media.
December 15, 2022, 10:27 am
Local Iranian Woman Joins Protest
Hengameh Pourfakher attended a woman’s rights rally in Sandy Springs on Nov. 13 and commented on the oppression in Iran that has sparked global outrage.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Sherry Frank
October 13, 2022, 12:29 pm
THE LOWDOWN…Sherry Frank
I Bet You Didn't Know...Frank helped initiate the Atlanta Black-Jewish Coalition, Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta and has been centrally involved in a wide array of interethnic and interfaith activities.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Chuck and Bonnie Berk
September 14, 2022, 12:36 pm
Chuck and Bonnie Berk’s Rosh Hashanah Message for 2022
Chuck and Bonnie Berk share their thoughts and inspiration for the Jewish New Year.
By Chuck and Bonnie Berk
Ross and Teresa Friedman (right) are regular performers at City Springs. Edwin Hall (left) on banjo, Ross on guitar and Teresa on mandolin.
July 13, 2022, 2:52 pm
Senior Jam Band Makes Joyful Music
Husband and wife team Teresa and Ross Friedman play multiple instruments and sing to uplift others.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
March 23, 2022, 11:46 am
Davis Premieres Modern Italian Fare
Tre Vele opened last summer and now has three different, yet connected concepts.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
January 17, 2022, 10:06 am
COVID-19’s Toll on Jewish Atlanta
The rate of increase in new cases is rivaling — and in some areas exceeding — the Jan. 21 peaks, both statewide and in the metro area.
By Dave Schechter
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