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Eric Robbins will step down as CEO of Federation on June 30.
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Robbins Resigns, Federation Searches for New CEO
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Federation Board Chair Beth Arogeti announced that David Fisher will serve as interim CEO as the search for a permanent candidate ensues.
Eric Robbins will step down as CEO of Federation on June 30.
April 11, 2024, 3:09 pm
Robbins Resigns, Federation Searches for New CEO
Federation Board Chair Beth Arogeti announced that David Fisher will serve as interim CEO as the search for a permanent candidate ensues.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Award honoree Bill Rogers (center) posed with Chris Sawyer (left) and the Rev. Sam Candler (right).
November 29, 2023, 10:11 am
American Jewish Committee Award Given to Truist CEO
The annual AJC dinner and award presentation at the St. Regis Hotel fell in tumultuous times vis a vis rising antisemitism and the events of Oct. 7.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
November 15, 2023, 1:30 pm
Letter to the Editor: Lauren Weinstein
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, include your name, phone number and email, and send it to kaylene@atljewishtimes.com.
By Lauren Weinstein
Antisemitic and transphobic flyers were distributed in East Atlanta neighborhoods late last month.
May 10, 2023, 10:36 am
Antisemitic and Transphobic Flyers Target East Atlanta
Flyers blame Jews for encouraging youth to become transgender.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt spoke at a roundtable discussion to combat antisemitism in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 7, 2022 // Photos taken by Nathan Posner for AJT
December 13, 2022, 4:37 pm
White House Convenes Roundtable on Antisemitism
Jewish leaders gathered at the White House with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and White House leaders, as the Jewish community continues to face rising incidents of antisemitism.
By Nathan Posner
Rabbi Daniel Dorsch
December 1, 2022, 11:52 am
40 Under 40: Rabbi Daniel Dorsch
Rabbi Daniel is the Rabbi at Congregation Etz Chaim
By Compiled by AJT staff
Atlanta’s Black and Jewish Leaders have weighed in on the Kanye West antisemitism controversy.
November 4, 2022, 12:22 pm
Atlanta’s Black, Jewish Leaders Weigh in on Kanye Controversy
The antisemitic sentiment expressed by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, hit close to home during the Oct. 30 football game between rivals University of Georgia and University of Florida.
By Debbie Diamond
Dave Schechter
January 17, 2022, 8:31 am
Breaking Down the Pledge of Allegiance
Americans remain at loggerheads over the meaning of its most important phrase — “with liberty and justice for all”.
By Dave Schechter
December 21, 2021, 5:03 pm
Jewish Atlanta Remembers Isakson as a Friend
The late Senator was “an incredible example of the importance of finding common ground and mutual respect.”
By Dave Schechter
College campuses have increasingly seen anti-Israel rallies and demonstrations.
December 15, 2021, 1:31 pm
Lipstadt Calls for Anti-Semitism Education at Home
Recent report by the Anti Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee point to rapid rise in anti-Semitism in schools and colleges.
By Bob Bahr
“It’s hard to get school boards to listen to students,” said UGA freshman Katy Gates.
December 4, 2021, 11:05 pm
UGA Student Speaks at ADL Anti-Semitism Summit
Katy Gates founded Students for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Chattanooga’s Jewish Film Series runs for six weeks through the week of Nov. 11.
September 29, 2021, 5:48 pm
Chattanooga Opens Jewish Film Series October 6
The annual six-week series, which runs through November 11, is a highlight of the city’s intimate Jewish community.
By Bob Bahr
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
Photo by Nathan Posner // A woman leaves flowers in front of Gold Spa on March 18.
March 21, 2021, 9:18 pm
Jewish Support and Empathy for Asian Americans
In the aftermath of horrific killings, a local Korean American leader appreciates the empathy shown by the Jewish community, which she says has provided a path for her community.
By Dave Schechter
The event audience of 1,100 people filled all three levels of the Byers Theatre at City Springs.
January 8, 2020, 10:37 am
Unity and Action Urged in Response to Anti-Semitism
The Byers Theatre at City Springs was filled, and then some, for a program planned in response to recent anti-Semitic attacks in New York and New Jersey.
By Dave Schechter
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