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Georgia House of Representatives
All of the elected officials and dignitaries in attendance were invited onstage.
January 16, 2024, 11:31 am
Public Officials Break Bread with Jewish Community
The now annual event is seen as particularly valuable for legislators with relatively few Jewish constituents.
By Dave Schechter
The Goyim Defense League once again distributed antisemitic flyers in Atlanta, this time targeting homes in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.
December 27, 2023, 10:46 am
YIR: ‘Repulsive’ Antisemitic Flyers in Metro Atlanta
"Unfortunately, it’s not the first time to be afraid as a Jew in the United States,” state Rep. Esther Panitch said.
By Dave Schechter
Darshanit Miriam Udel (left) and Georgia Rep. Esther Panitch after Udel delivered the morning prayer in the Georgia House of Representatives.
December 27, 2023, 10:46 am
YIR: Orthodox Jewish Woman Rabbi Makes History
One of the first Orthodox Jewish women ordained, Miriam Udel chose the title, Darshanit, meaning “interpreter of text.”
By Dave Schechter
February 15, 2023, 11:50 am
Like Throwing a Toothpick Into a Tornado
Anti-Jewish flyers may be offensive, but "hate speech is free speech" under the U.S. Constitution.
By Dave Schechter
The Goyim Defense League once again distributed antisemitic flyers in Atlanta, this time targeting homes in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.
February 6, 2023, 1:59 pm
Anti-Jewish Flyers Upset Community
"We need your help. We've had enough. We hope you have, as well," Rep. Panitch tells her Georgia House colleagues.
By Dave Schechter
Darshanit Miriam Udel (left) and Georgia Rep. Esther Panitch after Udel delivered the morning prayer in the Georgia House of Representatives.
February 2, 2023, 10:58 am
Rabbi Leads Opening Prayer at State House
Darshanit Miriam Udel, an Orthodox rabbi and professor at Emory University, led the opening prayer Wednesday in the Georgia House of Representatives.
By Dave Schechter
Longtime Georgia congressman and state legislator Elliot Levitas died on Dec. 16.
December 19, 2022, 1:23 pm
Elliott Levitas Funeral Held Monday
Jewish congressman and state legislator was known for civil rights stance, support for Israel, and Jewish involvement.
By Dave Schechter
Mitchell Kaye takes the oath of office May 17 as the representative from district 45.
May 19, 2022, 11:04 am
Kaye Takes Oath as Georgia House Member
Kaye will represent district 45 until the General Assembly — which adjourned its 2022 session on April 5 — convenes in January 2023.
By Dave Schechter
February 11, 2022, 4:03 pm
Esther Panitch and Betsy Kramer Seek Public Office
One is a Democrat and the other a Republican, but both cite antisemitism as a motivating factor in their campaigns.
By Dave Schechter
February 10, 2022, 5:11 pm
Georgia Bill Would Define Antisemitism
The legislation filed Feb. 7 would make the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition the basis for legal actions regarding antisemitism.
By Dave Schechter
Skyline view of metro Atlanta.
September 30, 2021, 4:28 pm
Re-Mapping Georgia’s Political Power
Redistricting has legislators “literally fighting for the political lives” and will affect Georgia voters for at least a decade.
By Dave Schechter
September 3, 2021, 5:13 pm
L’Shana Tova from Jewish Atlanta for 5782
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
Mitchell Kaye
September 3, 2021, 2:31 pm
Mitchell Kaye’s 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By Mitchell Kaye
The new government took control on Oct. 11, 2020.
June 15, 2021, 4:41 pm
Meet Israel’s New Prime Minister
Naftali Bennett replaces longtime prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Naftali Bennett may be the next prime minister of Israel.
June 3, 2021, 3:47 pm
Israel May Soon Have New Government
If Knesset approves, Naftali Bennett may be next prime minister.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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