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Wendell Castle -2004 silver and stained walnut. Table is stained walnut Hand is sign form.
November 15, 2023, 1:57 pm
The Breman Hosts Collection of Torah Pointers
The collection includes both historical pieces as well as those done by contemporary craftsmen and artists.
By Bob Bahr
Jeremy Perlin (left) succeeds Mark Jacobson who served The Temple for 46 years.
May 24, 2023, 11:03 am
The Temple Welcomes New Executive Director
Jeremy Perlin succeeds Mark Jacobson, who is retiring after more than four decades.
By Bob Bahr
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
Russian Jewish immigrant Mike Shurman’s saloon, Atlanta, 1905. // Credit: The Breman Museum
April 1, 2022, 10:53 am
Purim Brings Jews and Booze into Focus
Purim is one of the few occasions during which Jewish tradition seems to encourage drunkenness.
By Bob Bahr
“Seder” from the “Tradition” series (pen and ink marker)
February 17, 2022, 5:26 pm
Flora Rosefsky’s Jewish Art Inspires Social Change
Her work, which will be on view at the MJCCA Gallery through March, expresses a sincere respect for the beauty of Judaism and a concern for the health of our environment.
By Suzanne Katz Karlick
The report by Hebrew Union College is the first of a series of reports on sexual harassment.
December 4, 2021, 11:05 pm
Reform Seminary Takes Action on Sexual Harassment
Board to consider what’s next after disturbing report of sexual harrassment during rabbinic training at the highest levels of leadership.
By Bob Bahr
Rabbi Micah Lapidus at home plate ready for the Braves in the World Series.
November 9, 2021, 7:10 pm
Rabbi Lapidus Pens Tribute to Legendary Hank Aaron
Rabbi Lapidus honors Hank Aaron because of the profound shared humanity he stood for.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
The Breman Museum is the cultural center in Atlanta dedicated to Jewish history, culture and arts for the last 25 years.
September 30, 2021, 4:57 pm
The Breman Museum Celebrates 25th Anniversary
From a 123-year-old bagel to a pioneer in cardiovascular medicine, the new exhibition highlights stories from the museum’s archives that represent iconic Jewish contributions to the modern South.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Ronnie Leet outside of the historic synagogue in Selma.
September 8, 2021, 4:54 pm
Jews Continue to Call the Rural South ‘Home’
Jewish communities in Rome and Selma find themselves struggling to survive as younger generations continue to leave for the big cities.
By Nathan Posner
Temple Sinai in Sandy Springs has over 240 members who pay no dues.
September 3, 2021, 3:59 pm
Synagogue Membership Dues: A Relic or Remedy?
Synagogues are increasingly considering alternatives to membership dues as a way to increase attendance.
By Bob Bahr
August 13, 2021, 11:43 am
Atlanta’s First Female Rabbi Looks Back
Forty-two years have passed since The Temple made history by hiring Rabbi Devon Lerner.
By Dave Schechter
Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner
August 13, 2021, 11:40 am
A Historic Choice for Atlanta
Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner of Temple Beth Tikvah is the first woman to lead the Atlanta Rabbinical Association.
By Dave Schechter
Rabbi Dayle Friedman is committed to lead CBH’s transition and to help the congregation find its dream rabbi.
August 13, 2021, 11:37 am
CBH Selects Spiritual, Musical Interim Rabbi
Rabbi Dayle Friedman, an author and musician known for her expertise in geriatrics, is helping Congregation Bet Haverim formulate the future.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Board members at the dedication of new stairs for the Historic B'nai Jacob Synagogue in Middletown, Pa.
August 5, 2020, 6:48 am
Small Congregations Get Creative for Holidays
Socially distanced rural synagogues collaborate because of COVID-19.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Two years ago, Rabbi Brad Levenberg led a group from Temple Sinai to India.
March 11, 2020, 11:29 am
Temple Sinai Hosts Travel Scholar
Ahead of Temple Sinai's ambitious travel schedule, scholar and tour guide Jeremy Leigh discusses the ways Jewish travel can bring communities together.
By Bob Bahr
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