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Gov. Brian Kemp
(From left) Attorney Mark Goldfeder, Marietta Republican Rep. John Carson, and Sandy Springs Democratic Rep. Esther Panitch at a Georgia House Judiciary Committee meeting earlier this year.
December 27, 2023, 10:45 am
YIR: Antisemitism Bill Fails in Georgia Again
The lack of action on the last day of the session irritated Jewish supporters, who vow to try again next year.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing more than 1,400 people and taking nearly 250 hostages.
December 27, 2023, 10:34 am
YIR: Terror Attacks in Israel Stunned, Shocked Jewish Atlanta
Jewish Atlantans with friends and family in Israel checked on their welfare, while others reported receiving expressions of sympathy and prayers from non-Jewish friends and even strangers.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu carved out close to an hour to meet with Gov. Brian Kemp.
December 27, 2023, 10:33 am
YIR: Kemp Tours Israel and Meets Top Leadership
Gov. Brian Kemp led a delegation to tour Israel and meet with high level government officials.
By Compiled by AJT staff
An estimated 800 guests attended the Israel at 75 celebration at The Woodruff Arts Center.
December 27, 2023, 10:33 am
YIR: Dignitaries Join Community to Celebrate Israel’s 75th
More than 800 community members gathered at The Woodruff Arts Center to celebrate the state of Israel's 75th anniversary.
By Compiled by AJT staff
October 11, 2023, 4:52 pm
Atlanta Stands with Israel Rally Draws Thousands
Jewish Atlanta and allies gather to demonstrate unity and share in Israel's grief following Hamas terror attacks.
By Dave Schechter
(Left) Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein
September 27, 2023, 11:09 am
Nigut and Bluestein: Power Team Recharges Podcast
Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein look forward to their five-day-a-week podcast, tossing around the vital role Georgia plays in local and national politics.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Free mezuzahs are available thanks to an anonymous donor.
July 12, 2023, 9:55 am
Donor Makes Free Mezuzahs Available in East Cobb
The donation is in response to an antisemitic demonstration outside Chabad of Cobb.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Goyim Defense League protests Chabad of Cobb in Georgia with Nazi flags // Screenshot, YouTube
June 25, 2023, 7:24 pm
Neo-Nazis Spew Hatred Outside Cobb Synagogue
Extremists attracted protests in person and online from Jews and non-Jews.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
JCC Krakow founder, Jonathan Orenstein, with the JCC Krakow choir. Zofia Radzikowska (seated), a Holocaust survivor, is the choir director. Green is the official color of the Krakow JCC.
June 15, 2023, 1:13 pm
Holocaust Survivor Day Links Two Communities
A celebration of strength was held at Congregation B’nai Torah with 120 attendees.
By Debbie Diamond
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu carved out close to an hour to meet with Gov. Brian Kemp.
June 14, 2023, 11:59 am
Kemp Tours Israel and Meets Top Leadership
Local Atlantans Emanuel Fialkow and Greg Bluestein provide “up close and personal” feedback about Gov. Brian Kemp’s late May trip to Israel.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Incoming AJC president Belinda Morris spoke of her family’s long-standing relationship with Rabbi Berg as “the perfect fit” for the Temple // Photo Courtesy of Jacob Ross
June 14, 2023, 10:23 am
Rabbi Berg’s American Jewish Committee Tribute
A “who’s who” crowd sang the well-deserved praises of Rabbi Peter Berg on his 15 years at The Temple on Peachtree and celebrate the man of the hour’s birthday.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Anita Lynn and Louise Baum light the sixth candle to remember all the Georgia survivors and their families who are no longer with us.
May 12, 2023, 10:30 am
‘Days of Remembrance’ Honors Anne Frank Story
The theme of the State of Georgia’s 2023 official Holocaust memorial program was, “Anne Frank: One Story Among Millions.”
By Compiled by AJT staff
Gov. Brian Kemp spoke of the strong bond between Israel and the state of Georgia // Photo by Howard Mendel
May 2, 2023, 2:58 pm
Dignitaries Join Community to Celebrate Israel’s 75th
More than 800 community members gathered at The Woodruff Arts Center to celebrate the state of Israel's 75th anniversary.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Georgia general assembly had a long day on March 29, 2023, when they failed to adopt the antisemitism definition.
March 30, 2023, 3:38 pm
Antisemitism Bill Fails in Georgia Again
The lack of action on the last day of the session irritated Jewish supporters, who vow to try again next year.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
March 30, 2023, 2:50 pm
How Antisemitism ‘Zombie Bill’ Died
This wasn't how the effort to define antisemitism in the state's legal code was expected to go.
By Dave Schechter
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