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Rabbi Brad Levenberg of Temple Sinai and the Rev. Bill Murray of Holy Innocents Episcopal Church led a discussion about religion and war.
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Interfaith Panel Talk Religion and Warfare
By Bob Bahr
The discussion brought together participants from multiple congregations to discuss how each religion looks at warfare.
Rabbi Brad Levenberg of Temple Sinai and the Rev. Bill Murray of Holy Innocents Episcopal Church led a discussion about religion and war.
April 17, 2024, 10:18 am
Interfaith Panel Talk Religion and Warfare
The discussion brought together participants from multiple congregations to discuss how each religion looks at warfare.
By Bob Bahr
Professor Jonathan Sarna is often considered the dean of American Jewish historians.
March 13, 2024, 10:14 am
Sarna Discusses ‘Tsunami of Hate’ After Oct. 7
Professor Jonathan Sarna in conversation described the many casualties following the attacks in Southern Israel.
By Bob Bahr
More than 70 hi-tech startup companies convened in the war-hit Upper Galilee with plans to revive the hi-tech industry in the area // Photo Credit: Erez Ben Simon
February 28, 2024, 10:17 am
Galilee Tech Community Unites, Preps for Revival
Initiated by Margalit Startup City Galilee, more than 70 startups gather in war-hit region to meet with institutional investors and pave a path for return.
By Compiled by AJT staff
(From left) Rabbi Ari Kaiman; Rabbi Natan Trief; Senior Rabbi Yossi New
January 10, 2024, 1:19 pm
Synagogues Help Congregants Process Israel War
As Atlantans grapple with their emotions, they seek community.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“In order to get back to the idea of dividing the land, of negotiating peace or talking to the Palestinians, etc., one has to deal first and foremost with the emotional trauma that we are going through and the need and demand for full sense of security for all people,” said Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
December 27, 2023, 10:49 am
U.S. Plans for Two-State Solution Appear Stymied
November IDI survey shows Israelis split on the formula.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Dec. 25, 2018 // Photo Credit: Adam Shuldman/Times of Israel
October 25, 2023, 10:57 am
Israel’s Economy on Shaky Ground
The war may lead to credit rating downgrades.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“Israelis and Americans will now be able to travel between our countries with greater ease and accessibility,” said Anat Sultan-Dadon, Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States.
October 11, 2023, 10:57 am
Israel Accepted into U.S. Visa Waiver Program
Travel between the two countries should be easier and Atlanta may benefit.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Protesters outside the Israeli consulate in New York City, Sept. 22. // Photo Credit: UnXeptable/JTA
September 27, 2023, 11:28 am
Netanyahu Attracts Attention on Both U.S. Coasts
During his trip, he was followed by Israeli ex-pats protesting his policies back home.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“It’s not just legitimate to protest, it’s part of our obligation,” said Meirav Mayer who, along with husband Amit, will fly to New York to protest against Benjamin Netanyahu and his government’s agenda.
September 13, 2023, 10:49 am
Israeli Ex-Pats Plan to Protest Netanyahu at U.N.
Some Atlantans will fly to New York to join thousands of other Israelis.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Surveys indicate that both Israelis and Americans have negative opinions of Netanyahu.
August 30, 2023, 10:42 am
Studies Address Americans’ Views of Israeli Gov’t
Surveys also indicate that both Israelis and Americans have negative opinions of Netanyahu.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Eti Lazarian attended protests both for and against the judicial overhaul. “On both sides, people feel like it’s the end of the world. I love this country but to live here is a different thing.”
August 9, 2023, 1:37 pm
Judicial Overhaul Legislation is Dividing Israelis
Worried about the country’s economic future, more Israelis are emigrating.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
A protester stands in front of a police water cannon being used to disperse demonstrators blocking a road during a protest against moves by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Jerusalem, July 24, 2023. (AP/Ariel Schalit)
July 26, 2023, 10:29 am
Chasm in Israel Widens
Hundreds of thousands of protesters, including military reservists, bring country to standstill.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Tel Aviv University removed the Sackler name from its medical school in response to the opioid crisis in Israel.
July 12, 2023, 10:34 am
Israel Faces Opioid Crisis
However, Hebrew University research offers hope against the surge of fentanyl use.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Attendance at the Pride Parade topped last year by some 50,000.
June 28, 2023, 10:46 am
Israeli LGBTQ+ Community Verbally Attacked
Netanyahu government member says community danger to the country.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“I think if the overhaul and Law of Return proposals are voted into law, I fear the consequences,” said Temple Sinai Senior Rabbi Ron Segal, who participated in the World Zionist Congress vote on several resolutions.
June 14, 2023, 2:00 pm
World Zionist Congress Votes Against Judicial Overhaul
The electronic vote was held in May after its inability to vote in Israel in April.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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