Category: Jewish

The incident, which was captured on security footage, occurred last Saturday when a masked man tried to snatch the boy from his father in the Crown Heights neighborhood. The father’s quick response thwarted the abduction, and the suspect, 20,… Continue Reading

Rising global antisemitism and the ongoing war in Israel have led Jews around the world to experience heightened anxiety. A gathering in New York City two weeks ago put on by Mental Health IsReal (MHI), a new initiative for Jewish mental health… Continue Reading

Lynda Obst, 74, Hollywood producer of famed rom-coms Lynda Obst, a film producer whose credits include “The Fisher King,” “Interstellar,” “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” “Contact,” “Hope Floats,” “One Fine… Continue Reading

Miami’s Art Basel now shares the Southern stage with the Atlanta Art Fair, the first weekend in October.  Art doyenne and consultant Fay Gold, a self-proclaimed art “junkie,” who has previously exhibited in fairs from New York to… Continue Reading

Everyone gather ‘round and perk up those ears. The Atlanta Jewish Storytelling Festival, organized by The Breman, is set for Nov. 16-17 and will feature a series of guest authors and special events.The festival will celebrate the art of… Continue Reading

A meaningful exhibit has opened in Washington, D.C. called “Sewn in America: Making – Meaning – Memory.” The exhibit explores the history of sewing in America from the 1700s to today through a variety of textiles including pictorial… Continue Reading

Judith Alembik, and her son, Gary, have partnered with Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF) to create the $1 million Judith and Aaron Alembik Endowment Fund, which was established to honor the late Aaron Alembik’s memory. When it comes to… Continue Reading

There has been a significant decline in the rate of reserve soldiers showing up for duty in recent weeks compared to the start of the war, The Times of Israel reported this week. At the start of the war, the Israel Defense Forces reported… Continue Reading

Approximately 580 attendees filled the Whitley Hotel Ballroom on Oct. 30 to salute Donna Hyland, president and CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA). Special mention was made that the Israel-Hamas war had reached day No. 390 at… Continue Reading

A father has urged Lego to “do better” after a manager at one of its largest stores refused to print a custom figurine featuring a yellow hostage ribbon. Shai Davidai, a Columbia University professor, was allegedly told when he visited… Continue Reading