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US President Joe Biden (L) meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on Oct. 18, 2023 // Photo Credit: Brendan Smialowski / AFP/Times of Israel
October 18, 2023, 11:06 am
‘Hamas Will be Washed Away’: Top Congressional Leaders Pledge Support for Israel
The comments came Tuesday at a rally of 350 Jewish leaders from around the country.
By Ron Kampeas / JTA
“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
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
Helen Zalik
May 12, 2023, 11:14 am
The Lowdown: Helen Zalik
I Bet You Didn't Know...Helen Zalik is a social entrepreneur, attorney, and philanthropist.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
One of the Atlanta protest organizers, Dotan Zebrowitz Harpak, stated that JFNA “should not allow our community’s largest stage to be used for incitement, lies and the promotion of the anti-democratic Netanyahu judicial overhaul.”
April 26, 2023, 12:00 pm
Thousands Flock to Israel for 75th Anniversary
Festivities are underway to celebrate the state of Israel's momentous achievement.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
The AJC’s Black-Jewish Coalition and its Project Understanding were the inspiration for the Unity Seder project.
March 29, 2023, 1:21 pm
AJC Unity Seder Seeks to Strengthen Entire Community
This year’s Unity Seder brought together a broad cross-section of participants at two area temples.
By Bob Bahr
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said, “The democratic foundations of Israel, including the justice system, and human rights and freedoms are sacred, and we must protect them, and the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence.”
March 15, 2023, 12:16 pm
Webinars Proliferate as Israelis Protest Weekly
High-tech community takes aim at government’s legislation.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Dave Schechter
March 2, 2023, 1:24 pm
Is This a Crisis?
Jewish Americans may feel that antisemitism at home is a more immediate concern than what's happening in Israel.
By Dave Schechter
A solidarity sign with the Jewish community, ahead of a planned white supremacist 'day of hate' in the US, Feb. 25, 2023.
March 1, 2023, 2:56 pm
National ‘Day of Hate’ Turns Into ‘Day of Unity’
The ominous event turned out to be propaganda as no antisemitic incidents were reported in metro Atlanta.
By Compiled by AJT staff
JFNA President and CEO Eric Fingerhut (right) directed questions to IDI President Yohanan Plesner.
January 11, 2023, 11:31 am
Orientation & Webinars on New Israeli Government
Israelis say that American Jews should have a voice in the direction of Israel’s democracy.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“The projections show that 2023 will exceed the levels of tourism in 2019,” which was the year before the pandemic struck most of the world, said Cheri Scheff Levitan, CEO of Israel-based Kenes Tours.
January 1, 2023, 12:06 pm
Israeli Tourism Expected to Explode in 2023
Projections show the numbers will exceed the levels prior to COVID.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Ukrainian refugees at the railway station.
September 15, 2022, 10:37 am
Jewish Atlanta Opens Arms to Ukraine Refugees
Federation receives $73,000 grant to assist JF&CS’ partnering efforts with synagogues.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Security procedures are being reviewed and implemented at synagogues throughout the Atlanta area.
September 1, 2022, 10:49 am
Addressing High Holy Days Safety Concerns
Post-Colleyville, many synagogue congregants have joined training on situation awareness and responding to active threats.
By Dave Schechter
Since the program debuted in December 1999, 800,000 young Jewish adults, from 68 countries, have participated in Birthright (birthrightisrael.com) trips. Some 600,000 have come from the U.S., among them 9,500 from the Atlanta area.
August 31, 2022, 12:01 pm
Birthright’s ‘Delightfully Imperfect’ Israel
Since the first plane carrying college students touched down in late December 1999, 800,000 young Jewish adults have participated in Birthright trips.
By Dave Schechter
A residential building damaged by an enemy aircraft in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
March 4, 2022, 11:19 am
For Atlanta Jews, Invasion of Ukraine Hits Home
As one Jewish Atlantan said, “Their blood is in my veins and my heart is hurting for the Ukrainian people.”
By Dave Schechter
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