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For the third consecutive spring, Atlanta Jewish Academy hosted and participated in the AJA Flag Football Spring Classic, with the school having both a varsity and junior varsity team in the mix // Photo Credit: Atlanta Jewish Academy
April 17, 2024, 10:18 am
AJA Hosts 3rd Annual Flag Football Classic
The third iteration of the annual tournament featured teams from five Jewish academies from across the country.
By David Ostrowsky
For nearly 30 years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been under the stewardship of the Glazer family (pictured, from left): Joel Glazer, Kevin Glazer, Edward Glazer, Avram Glazer, Darcie Glazer Kassewitz and Bryan Glazer). This year, the team defied all expectations in reaching the NFC Divisional Playoffs // Photo Courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers
January 31, 2024, 10:18 am
Jewish NFL Owners, Players Leave Playoff Footprints
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, owned by the Glazer family, and Detroit Lions tight end Anthony Firkser make their mark in this year’s NFL postseason.
By David Ostrowsky
As the senior vice president of sales and service for AMB Sports and Entertainment, Don Rovak has been instrumental in helping to execute Arthur Blank’s vision of providing fans with a best-in-class stadium experience // Photo Credit: AMB Sports + Entertainment
October 25, 2023, 2:52 pm
Rovak Helps Lead Falcons’ Gameday Experience
Atlanta Falcons Senior Vice President of Sales and Service, Don Rovak, has settled in to a position that was originally created just for him.
By David Ostrowsky
The overarching goal of the new programs implemented around Mercedes-Benz Stadium is for fans to spend less time in line, and more time in their seats // Photo Credit: AMB Sports + Entertainment
September 13, 2023, 12:50 pm
Upgrades Highlight New Season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Several new features have been unveiled at the home of the Atlanta Falcons ahead of the 2023-24 NFL regular season.
By David Ostrowsky
Landon Denker, founder of FiveStar Comeback, and a junior at The Lovett School.
March 2, 2023, 4:06 pm
Denker Tackles Mental Health With FiveStar Comeback
Landon Denker, a junior at The Lovett School, has created a website that provides mental health resources for student-athletes.
By Debbie Diamond
September 29, 2022, 10:37 am
Obituary: Eitan Pallu Force
Eitan Pallu Force was a light to his family, his friends, and everyone whom he met. Eitan exceled in academics and sports, first, at The Epstein School and then, at The Weber School.
Now a four-year veteran with the Atlanta Falcons, cheerleader Hannah W. looks forward to another successful season while navigating the challenges of supply chain management at her day job.
August 11, 2022, 1:27 pm
The Life of a Falcons Cheerleader
Hannah W., a four-year veteran with the Atlanta Falcons, juggles cheerleading duties alongside her day job as a supply chain leader at Frito-Lay.
By David Ostrowsky
The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established by Philip Lutzenkirchen’s father, Mike, to raise awareness of the importance of distraction-free, unimpaired driving. Its motto, “43 Key Seconds,” honors the number the tight end wore while setting records on the gridiron at Auburn.
July 28, 2022, 12:40 pm
Lutzie 43 Foundation Aims to End Distracted Driving
Established by Philip Lutzenkirchen’s father, Mike, the express purpose of the foundation is preaching to schools & companies the importance of distraction-free, unimpaired driving.
By David Ostrowsky
Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications for AMB Sports and Entertainment Ryan Mucatel has big plans for elevating the Atlanta Falcons’ social media and digital presence this coming season while continuing to pursue brand opportunities for Atlanta United FC this summer.
July 13, 2022, 10:23 am
Ryan Mucatel Plans to Grow Falcons Fanbase
The new Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications for AMB Sports and Entertainment has a plan to woo new fans over to the franchise.
By David Ostrowsky
Arthur Blank was “thinking ahead and thinking big” when planning the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, said “Rising Up” director David Lewis. // Photos courtesy of David Lewis Productions
June 28, 2022, 1:16 pm
Mercedes-Benz Stadium to Host World Cup 2026
Arthur Blank had the world’s premier soccer tournament in mind when planning the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
By Dave Schechter
Rabbi Lauren Cohn encourages Jake as parents Jill and Jason Kaplan look on. // Credit: Kenneth Theysen
June 22, 2022, 1:20 pm
Kaplans Celebrate Jake with Beachside Bar Mitzvah
Jill and Jason Kaplan joined 56 of their friends and family members in Aruba for a beachside celebration of their son, Jake’s, sports-themed bar mitzvah.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
While hosting last month’s tournament, Atlanta Jewish Academy came within inches of knocking off the Posnack Rams in the championship game.
April 12, 2022, 1:27 pm
Flag Football Spring Classic Touches Down at AJA
Over the last few decades, flag football has emerged as a wildly popular alternative to injury-prone traditional football.
By David Ostrowsky
October 15, 2021, 8:18 am
Herschel Walker Nixes Fundraiser Over Swastika Graphic
Jewish groups criticize Holocaust-COVID linkage as ex-football star’s campaign calls him “strong friend” of Israel/Jewish community.
By Dave Schechter
September 30, 2021, 6:21 pm
Obituary: Catherine Collat Mendel
Catherine (“Caki”) Collat Mendel, 61, passed away Sept. 22 at Emory Hospital, surrounded by her husband and children, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
February 24, 2021, 1:55 pm
Obituary: Gerard “Jerry” Fisher
Gerard “Jerry” Fisher of Delray Beach, Fla., passed away Feb. 21, 2021, from complications of COVID-19.
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