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Jewish Family & Career Services
Just under 450 young professionals attended Havinagala, which raised $43,629.
January 30, 2019, 3:28 pm
Jewish Young Professionals Score a Weekend of Service
Two events held over the weekend by JF&CS and JNF united young professionals in support of Jewish Atlanta.
By Deborah Herr Richter
January 18, 2019, 12:12 pm
30th Annual Havinagala To Be Held at College Football Hall of Fame
This year's gala will benefit PAL, Atlanta's only Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister program.
Half of all chronic mental illness develops by age 14.
January 3, 2019, 4:31 pm
The Rise of Anxiety in Teens and How to Help Them
Anxiety is on the rise among teens and members of the Jewish community are concerned.
By AJT Staff
December 19, 2018, 12:15 pm
AJLF Dives into Jewish Culture at Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta Jewish Life Festival tickets are offered at a bargain rate and include Aquarium entry.
By AJT Staff
JumpSpark Atlanta promises a new look at working with Jewish teens in the community.
December 12, 2018, 12:56 pm
Year Two of Important JumpSpark Programs
JumpSpark, the new community initiative to engage teens in Jewish life has a new ally – parents. 
By Bob Bahr
December 12, 2018, 12:21 pm
Vaping Sends Smoke Signals to Jewish Atlanta
Atlanta's Jewish community, from nonprofits to day schools, recently held a program about vaping, its rampant availability and the stealthy nature of e-cig devices.
By Roni Robbins
Giving Tuesday raised an estimated $400 million in a single day.
December 5, 2018, 12:12 pm
Giving Tuesday Keeps on Giving
The Jewish National Fund was among the big winners of last week’s Giving Tuesday fundraiser.
By Bob Bahr
Rabbi Rachel Cowan was an influential voice in American Judaism.
October 11, 2018, 2:09 pm
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Leaves a Legacy
Rabbi Rachel Cowan, an influential voice in progressive Judaism, died last month in New York at the age of 77.
By Bob Bahr
More than 50 percent of teens have experienced cyberbullying.
October 10, 2018, 1:04 pm
Serious About Cyberbullying
Most teens have experienced cyberbullying. Counselors and community leaders who work with youth offer advice to keep them safe.
By Roni Robbins
Former JF&CS CEO Rick Aranson
September 7, 2018, 7:04 am
JF&CS CEO Steps Down
As former CEO Rick Aranson departs, he writes a personal letter to the community about his experience.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Dentist Michael Friedman (left) befriended Holocaust survivor Valery Kats while he was a patient.
July 19, 2018, 12:33 pm
Something to Smile About
Dentist Michael Friedman uses his profession to treat Holocaust survivors pro bono.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
Gabrielle Stearns, the new Jewish Family and Career Services chief development officer.
July 18, 2018, 2:24 pm
JF&CS Names New Chief Development Officer
Gabrielle Stearns is the new chief development officer of Jewish Family & Career Services.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Founding president of hands on Atlanta Elise Eplan looks on as senior director for the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Seth Cohen holds up a newspaper covering a federal judge's decision in Northern Georgia to halt an unconstitutional law that would restrict minorities' voting rights. Cohen was one of 20 lawyers who helped with the case.
June 28, 2018, 7:01 pm
Atlanta Opens Arms to Repairing Our World
Repair the World looks forward to partnering with local organizations after it opens a location in Atlanta.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
April 10, 2018, 6:06 pm
Lifesaving Jewish Responses to Opioid Epidemic
The community develops a depth of resources for addiction treatment and recovery.
By Leah R. Harrison
Beth Jacob pre-kindergartners sing for Holocaust survivors at Camp Europa on March 26.
April 5, 2018, 6:47 pm
L’Dor Vador Goes Both Ways at Atlanta’s Cafe Europa
Holocaust survivors and preschoolers spend time together at Congregation Beth Jacob.
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