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What is Jewish about Medical Marijuana?
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Robyn Spizman remembers her late cousin, Mona Freedman Taft, who lobbied Georgia state lawmakers on behalf of patients seeking legal access to medical marijuana.
The exiting saber arch leaving the chuppah.
March 2, 2023, 2:32 pm
Flashback of Hybrid Ashkenazi/Sephardic Military Wedding
Find out why a hit on the tush after the chuppah ceremony made it all so real.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Shining Example Awards Program honors the most impactful individuals and organizations helping to improve tourism and travel in the southeast.
January 1, 2023, 12:04 pm
Regional Tourism Awards Winners Announced
Cumming, Ga. Mayor Troy Brumbalow and Halcyon were recognized for their achivements.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Ethan Fialkow
December 1, 2022, 12:03 pm
40 Under 40: Ethan Fialkow
Ethan is a Non-Profit Sales Consultant at TriNet.
By Jack Linder
Multiple surveys have found that Jews vote in percentages higher than the population in general, which — in some places and in some races — can make the Jewish vote more influential.
October 27, 2022, 10:48 am
Georgia’s Jewish Electorate
Data finds Jewish community more educated, older, and more liberal than state population in general.
By Dave Schechter
More than 100 participants from Southern states will participate in the Hadassah Tri-Region Conference, organized around the theme “Hadassah OUT LOUD, Raising Our Voices TOGETHER.”
September 15, 2022, 10:37 am
Hadassah Hosts Tri-Region Conference in Atlanta
Hadassah members from throughout the Southeast will converge on Atlanta as the city plays host to this year’s Tri-Region Hadassah Conference at the Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel.
By Debbie Diamond
Jessica Weinstein, associate regional director of the Southeast office of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), said, “As far as the reasoning for targeting Sandy Springs, we feel that the virulently antisemitic people behind these flyers will distribute them anywhere they have people willing to assist with spreading these flyers targeting the Jewish community, with the intent to intimidate and project an image beyond their actual scope.”
July 26, 2022, 12:58 pm
Antisemitic Flyers Found in Sandy Springs
Various flyers bearing antisemitic imagery were placed in at least a dozen mailboxes around the city.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
The first women rabbis ordained by denomination: (left to right) Sara Hurwitz, Orthodox, 2009; Sandy Sasso, Reconstructionist, 1974; Amy Eilberg, Conservative, 1985; Sally Priesand, Reform, 1972.
July 13, 2022, 10:18 am
Women Rabbis Celebrate 50 Years of Service
Rabbi Alexandra Shuval-Weiner of Temple Beth Tikvah and Rabbi Sally Priesand represent the past and the future of women in the rabbinate.
By Bob Bahr
Georgia State Capitol
June 14, 2022, 2:31 pm
Preview: Georgia’s June 21 Primary Runoff
Several races of interest to the Jewish community will be on the June 21 ballot.
By Dave Schechter
May 25, 2022, 10:21 am
Georgia 2022 Primary Election Results
Once unofficial results are certified, the slate will be set for June’s runoffs and November’s general election.
By Dave Schechter
The Georgia State Capitol
May 13, 2022, 11:58 am
Political Storm Clouds Return to Georgia
The May 24 primary — and any necessary runoffs on June 21 — will set the stage for the Nov. 8 general election. The size of the fields in several races suggests that runoffs are possible, if not probable.
By Dave Schechter
The establishment of the Georgia-Israel Legislative Caucus is “a recognition of the mutually beneficial nature of the relations between Georgia and Israel,” said Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon (left).
April 1, 2022, 12:00 pm
Legislative Caucus Expands Relationship with Israel
The new caucus will serve as an additional platform for mutual engagement and collaboration.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
February 11, 2022, 4:12 pm
Victims Memorial Vandalized in Marietta
A memorial to lynching victims, adjacent to the Leo Frank memorial in Marietta, has been desecrated.
By Dave Schechter
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
Jewish groups in Atlanta are keeping a close eye on legislation under consideration during the current session of the Georgia General Assembly.
January 17, 2022, 8:38 am
Jewish Interests Under the Gold Dome
Federation and other communal groups will monitor the state legislature during the next 12 weeks.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
January 17, 2022, 8:31 am
Breaking Down the Pledge of Allegiance
Americans remain at loggerheads over the meaning of its most important phrase — “with liberty and justice for all”.
By Dave Schechter
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