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Birthright’s current trips include all the typical highlights of the organization’s tours, including this jeep tour, but also offer opportunities to volunteer and bear witness after Oct. 7 // Photo Credit: Oded Antman/JTA
February 14, 2024, 10:11 am
Birthright Students Experience Israel at War
Many participants traveling to Israel on Birthright Israel trips these days say the experience is unique and affirming at a time when many Jews feel at a loss for how to respond to the atrocities of Oct. 7.
By By Elana Sztokman/JTA
Holy Cross senior forward Michael Rabinovitch is one of the acclaimed Jesuit school’s very few Jewish student-athletes in its decades-long history // Photo Credit: Holy Cross Athletics
December 13, 2023, 10:02 am
Rabinovich Reveres His Holy Cross Experience
The senior forward, and gold medal recipient for Team USA at the 2022 Maccabiah Games, looks back on his four years playing basketball for Holy Cross
By David Ostrowsky
June 14, 2023, 1:48 pm
Atlanta’s 2023 Community Journey to Israel
The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta led a tour group of over 200 members to Israel to experience the richness of Jewish history.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Jason Evans
June 14, 2023, 12:45 pm
Atlanta’s 2023 Community Journey to Israel: Jason Evans
Jason Evans shares his recollections of the Federation's 2023 Community Journey to Israel.
By Jason Evans
Incoming AJC president Belinda Morris spoke of her family’s long-standing relationship with Rabbi Berg as “the perfect fit” for the Temple // Photo Courtesy of Jacob Ross
June 14, 2023, 10:23 am
Rabbi Berg’s American Jewish Committee Tribute
A “who’s who” crowd sang the well-deserved praises of Rabbi Peter Berg on his 15 years at The Temple on Peachtree and celebrate the man of the hour’s birthday.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ken Stein (upper left) posed questions to Nachman Shai (upper right) and Jonathan Rynhold (bottom) during a webinar on Israel’s civil society.
May 24, 2023, 11:26 am
CIE Hosts Webinar on Israel’s Civil Society
Panelists laud the “miracle” of Israel but worry about its future.
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
Allen H. Lipis
January 1, 2023, 11:57 am
One Mitzvah Leads to Another Mitzvah
Allen shares a pair of stories meant to inspire the Atlanta Jewish community.
By Allen H. Lipis
Now a senior at Auburn University, Lior Berman has established himself as a reliable bench player for Bruce Pearl’s team // Photo Credit: Auburn Athletics
December 15, 2022, 10:23 am
Lior Berman Finds His Comfort Zone at Auburn
The Jewish walk-on student-athlete has found his place on the Auburn men’s basketball team.
By David Ostrowsky
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid called Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him on winning Israel’s elections.
November 16, 2022, 11:54 am
New Israeli Government: More Religious and Right-Wing
For years, many Israelis have wryly described their country as one in which one-third of the population serve in the army, one-third have jobs and one-third pay taxes. The only problem, they say, is that it is the same one-third.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Dave Schechter
September 29, 2022, 10:56 am
A Memorable Week for Siblings in Israel
After years of hearing about their parents' experiences, Dave's children visit Israel together.
By Dave Schechter
Golfer Seth Toporek enjoyed visiting Masada with his wife, Natalie, and children, Zoe and Jack, during his trip to Israel for the 2022 Maccabiah Games last month.
August 11, 2022, 1:27 pm
Seth Toporek Golfs for USA at Maccabiah Games
The Sandy Springs native represented Team USA in the golf competition, placing sixth.
By David Ostrowsky
The Excell Fellows visit the Kotel. // Photo courtesy of Dana Bar Siman Tov
July 28, 2022, 2:13 pm
Birthright Fellowship Brings 40 Students to Israel
Selected students are matched with internships at Israeli companies in Tel Aviv, spending 10 weeks there working, while also participating in various seminars and events hosted by the fellowship.
By Robert Garber
(From left) Lauren Amato; Moncie Cranman; Scott Silverman
June 1, 2022, 3:32 pm
Davis Academy Class of 2022
Three Davis graduates spoke to the Atlanta Jewish Times about their best school memories, what they think about the future and where they are heading after high school.
By Susanne Katz Karlick
George (center), together with Oscar and Walter, at their family reunion at the Western Wall // Photo Credit: United Hatzalah
May 5, 2022, 12:56 pm
Holocaust Survivors Unite With Long Lost Family, Hold Bar Mitzvah at Age 92
Two Israeli Holocaust survivor brothers learned that they have a family living in America, a family which they knew nothing about until recently, and united in Jerusalem.
By Raphael Poch
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