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Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta
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Obituary: Freda Banks
Freda Banks, 103, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28 after a brief illness.
As it prepares for the next World Baseball Classic in 2026, Team Israel hopes that it will have its strongest recruiting class ever now that Israel Baseball Americas is off and running // Photo Credit: Avi Miller/Israel Baseball
SportsIsrael Baseball Opens U.S. Organization Headquarters
By David Ostrowsky
Construction of the Eva G. Lipman Pickleball Complex, featuring eight covered pickleball courts with rain-protection siding allowing for all-weather play; to the left, the Zaban Family Sports Pavilion, a large covered multi-sport court with high-efficiency fans // Photo Credit: MJCCA
NewsMJCCA’s Capital Campaign Surpasses $36M
By Sasha Heller
April 17, 2024, 11:40 am
Obituary: Freda Banks
Freda Banks, 103, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28 after a brief illness.
Construction of the Eva G. Lipman Pickleball Complex, featuring eight covered pickleball courts with rain-protection siding allowing for all-weather play; to the left, the Zaban Family Sports Pavilion, a large covered multi-sport court with high-efficiency fans // Photo Credit: MJCCA
April 17, 2024, 10:20 am
MJCCA’s Capital Campaign Surpasses $36M
One of the largest Jewish community centers in the country secures $36.4M in community support.
By Sasha Heller
As it prepares for the next World Baseball Classic in 2026, Team Israel hopes that it will have its strongest recruiting class ever now that Israel Baseball Americas is off and running // Photo Credit: Avi Miller/Israel Baseball
April 17, 2024, 10:18 am
Israel Baseball Opens U.S. Organization Headquarters
Israel Baseball Americas has established a center in Baltimore that will support the Israeli national baseball team and assist with player development and recruitment.
By David Ostrowsky
Lois Semel Blonder
March 27, 2024, 11:16 am
Obituary: Lois Semel Blonder
Lois Semel Blonder of Atlanta passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was 90 years old.
Local author Harry Stern has released a new novel, “The Insider.”
March 27, 2024, 10:26 am
Local Author Stern Releases New Novel
Stern’s newest release, “The Insider,” is a sequel to his first novel, “My Brother’s Keeper.”
By Compiled by AJT staff
Machol Maryland attendees (from left) Danny Gottlieb, Rachel Stark, Arielle Kurtze, Jacki Jacoby Smith, Jason Holt, Dr. Gordon Smith (Michigan group leader), Jami Rectman, Marina Schwartz, Sheryl Rectman, Blair Cohen, Marge Haers, Liora Dressler, Galya Fischer, and Meliss Jakubovic (Atlanta group leader).
February 28, 2024, 1:44 pm
Local Israeli Folk Dancers Shine at Camp
Instructor Meliss Jakubovic took a dozen of her regular dance students to Machol Maryland where the dancers could enrich their skills.
By Sasha Heller
(From left) Katie Rouille as Baker’s Wife and Cynthia Outman as Cinderella
February 28, 2024, 10:17 am
‘Into the Woods Jr.’ Opens March 7
Jerry’s Habima Theatre will perform the popular Broadway show at the MJCCA from March 7-17.
By Debbie Diamond
Joel Arogeti has been named to the Foundation for Jewish Camp Board of Directors.
February 14, 2024, 10:10 am
Foundation for Jewish Camp Adds Arogeti to Board
Arogeti brings invaluable expertise to further enhance the foundation's impact and strategic direction.
By Compiled by AJT staff
A pair of campers enjoy Ramah Lake.
January 31, 2024, 1:00 pm
What’s New This Year at Jewish Overnight Camps
The AJT surveys some of the most popular summer camps to find out what’s in and what’s out in 2024.
By Fran Putney
MJCCA Preschools recently earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
January 31, 2024, 12:20 pm
MJCCA Preschools Recognized for Excellence
MJCCA Preschools are among the top in the nation by earning accreditation, highlighting high-quality care and education for Georgia’s youngest learners.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Hurewitz family works on three canvasses during Paintfest at the MJCCA.
January 31, 2024, 10:21 am
Volunteers Deliver Mural, Supplies & Hope to Israel
The operation, sponsored by Atlanta Israel Coalition, featured a mural hung in the underground wing at Rambam Hospital.
By Debbie Diamond
In “Ancient Stems,” Stern uses intense magenta to interpret these striking flowers contrasted against deep blue.
January 19, 2024, 12:24 pm
Stern Creates in Multiple Directions
After a career in dance and study in Israel, Aviva Stern is the culmination of versatility.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Goyim Defense League once again distributed antisemitic flyers in Atlanta, this time targeting homes in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.
December 27, 2023, 10:46 am
YIR: ‘Repulsive’ Antisemitic Flyers in Metro Atlanta
"Unfortunately, it’s not the first time to be afraid as a Jew in the United States,” state Rep. Esther Panitch said.
By Dave Schechter
December 27, 2023, 10:35 am
YIR: Alterman – Friedman Wedding Launches Life of Beautiful Music
Both Alterman and Friedman share a lifelong interest in music.
By Bob Bahr
Sgt. Rose Ida Lubin was laid to rest at Mount Herzl cemetery on Nov. 9 after being stabbed to death while on patrol in Old Jerusalem City.
December 27, 2023, 10:32 am
YIR: Lubin’s Family Continues to Honor Her Short Life
The 20-year-old IDF officer was stabbed to death in November in Jerusalem.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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