Tag: Atlanta
Police arrest anti-Israel activists on Emory campus, including faculty members
Gregory L. Fenves, president of Emory University in Atlanta, released a statement on Friday about campus protests the day before that resulted in 28 arrests, placing the blame on outside agitators for a demonstration that ended...
Atlanta Orthodox synagogue breaks from Young Israel over politics, support of Trump
An Orthodox synagogue in Atlanta has disaffiliated from the Young Israel movement over the latter’s right-wing political stances, including its support of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Young Israel of Toco Hills announced on Wednesday...
Anti-Zionist ‘eviction’ notices appear at Emory University
Mock eviction notices were found outside dorm rooms at Emory University in Atlanta, stating the dormitory would be demolished in three days, apparently by the school’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter to teach...
Conservative Biennial Mixes Music, Branding
When a product is more than a century old and its customer base is declining, freshening its image becomes a priority.
Such is the case with Conservative Judaism and the organization that links together some...
Atlanta Emerges as the Jewish-Foodie Capital of the South
When Liz Mennen, a Manhattan transplant, arrived in Atlanta at age 22, she searched everywhere for a staple of her youth: the knish. But the dough-encrusted, potato-filled Jewish pastry was nowhere to be found,...
Five students suspended after photo of ‘Jews vs. Nazis’ beer pong game appears online
These Atlanta students apparently could not see how wrong they were.
Students from a private school were suspended after a photo posted online showed them playing "Jews vs. Nazis" beer pong at a house party,...
Temple Birthday Bash commemorates 150 years
The Temple celebrated its 150th birthday with a party for the congregational family Sunday afternoon, Aug. 20.
A large tent decorated with green and white balloons covered most of The Temple’s parking lot, and everyone from...
At 95, She makes herself at home at B’nai Israel
The invitation to Sylvia Stroger’s 95th birthday party stated “no presents,” with the suggestion that a donation to Congregation B’nai Israel would be appreciated as an alternative. What does a 95-year-old need that she doesn’t have?
A...
Hadassah honors 21 students for academics, activities
Hadassah Greater Atlanta recognized the recipients of the Marian F. Perling Hadassah Chesed (lovingkindness) Student Awards on Sunday afternoon, May 7, at Temple Emanu-El.
The awards recognize students in Jewish day schools and synagogue schools...