History & Holocaust

1/4/2024

A review of Gerry Mc Donnell’s “Lost and Found”

The narrative poem, published two decades ago, centers on Mono, a homeless Jewish man living in Dublin’s Phoenix Park.

By Shai Afsai

12/28/2023

The Daffodil Dash

The Daffodil Dash is an event commemorating the Holocaust, and Georgia Genocide Prevention Month 2024.

By Am Yisrael Chai!

6/16/2023

Review of “In the Shadow of Moses”

Though geared toward students and specialists on Africa, this volume is also of interest to anyone seeking material on Jewish identity among Black Africans.

By Shai Afsai

7/20/2022

Creating Connections: Escaping East Germany

It is with great pleasure, we introduce the story of Frau Lilo.

By Corso_Atlanta

7/14/2022

Benjamin Franklin and the Parable Against Persecution

Ever fond of hoaxes, Franklin memorized the parable and “read” it aloud from Genesis, “proving” to his listeners the importance of religious tolerance.

By Shai Afsai

1952 Press Photo - Rabbi Lewis at Touro Synagogue's Pulpit. Shai Afsai 's collection

6/20/2022

Rabbi Theodore Lewis and June 1959’s “To Tell the Truth”

Among other events in his storied life, Rabbi Lewis appeared as a guest on an episode of the popular American television game show “To Tell the Truth.”

By Shai Afsai

5/31/2022

Author Gerry Mc Donnell inspired by Irish Jewry

Irish Jewry continues to provide literary inspiration for the Dublin poet.

By Shai Afsai

5/24/2022

Where did the Wandering Jews in Your Family Come From?

Discover your family's history at the International Conference on Jewish Genealogy

By JGSGFor Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia

1/13/2022

A Forgetting of Benjamin Franklin

Rabbis and Jewish scholars have often been unaware of, confused about, or uncomfortable acknowledging the influence of American founding father Benjamin Franklin – born January 17, 1706 – on...

By Shai Afsai

Joseph Siffred Duplessis (French, Carpentras 1725–1802 Versailles)
Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790), 1778
Oil on canvas; Oval, 28 1/2 x 23 in. (72.4 x 58.4 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931 (32.100.132)
http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/436236

11/15/2021

How Ben Franklin became an antisemite

The American founding father’s legacy has been misused by antisemites for nearly 90 years.

By Shai Afsai

2018_Distinguished_Professor_Sherr_LA_17

11/2/2021

Kennesaw State University Bailey School of Music to present “Kristallnacht Commemoration”

Features Laurence Sherr’s “Fugitive Footsteps “based on poetry by Holocaust survivor Nelly Sachs.

By ArtsKSU

8/9/2021

Atlanta One of 32 Cities to Receive Emergency Services for Holocaust Survivors Thanks to National Matching Initiative

As the pandemic passes its year mark, Holocaust survivors across the U.S. continue to face new and renewed daily struggles. Covid-19 has only further exacerbated and enhanced the...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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Another Sunrise: An Evening of Music and Reflection with the Atlanta Opera & The Temple

May 1, 6:30 pm

The Temple, Atlanta

$18

The Temple

Wednesday, May 1 6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Temple1589 Peachtree St NEAtlanta, GA 30309

Requires registration $18.00 - $25.00

59th Annual Community Yom Hashoah Service of Remembrance

May 5, 11:00 am

Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta

Free

Eternal Life-Hemshech, Inc.

Sunday, May 5 11:00am - 12:30pm

Greenwood Cemetery1173 Cascade Circle SWAtlanta, GA 30311

Free

‘Unto Every Person There Is A Name” 2024 Remembrance Ceremony

May 6, 8:00 am

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, Atlanta

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Free

B'nai B'rith International - Achim/Gate City Lodge (Atlanta)

Monday, May 6 8:00am - 3:00pm

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta1440 Spring Street NWAtlanta, GA 30309

Requires registration Free

The Breman’s Jewish Storytelling Event

Jul 13, 5:00 pm

The Breman Museum, Atlanta

Join us for The Breman Museum's Jewish Storytelling Festival! Check back for more details soon.

Free

The Breman Museum

Saturday, July 13 5:00pm - 6:00pm

The Breman Museum1440 Spring St NWAtlanta, GA 30309

Requires registration

42nd International Jewish Genealogy Conference

Up Next: Aug 21, 8:00 am

The world-wide Jewish community will come together to trace our family trees. Conference sessions are on a variety of topics including How to Begin, Finding Records...

$99

Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia

Wednesday, August 21

See event description for location

Requires registration $99.00 - $300.00

Veteran’s Day

Up Next: Nov 11

Free

Atlanta Jewish War Veterans

Monday, November 11 8:00am - 3:00pm

See event description for location

Free

Atlanta Jewish Veterans April Monthly Meeting

Apr 21, 10:00 am

Berman Commons, Dunwoody

Free

Antisemitism with Brendan Murphy

Up Next: Apr 8, 6:30 pm

Free

Martin Luther King Jr. Induction Ceremony at Morehouse

Apr 11, 11:00 am

Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College, Atlanta

On Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 11 AM ET, please join Morehouse College and Dean Lawrence Edward Carter for a day of recognition and reflection as...

Free

The Daffodil Dash

Apr 7, 9:00 am

Brook Run Park, Dunwoody

$15

Men’s Mission to Berlin and Israel

Up Next: Mar 23

A one-week immersive travel experience to Berlin and Israel.

Free

Discover Surprises Hidden in Your Roots- Genealogy

Mar 20, 7:00 pm

Congregation Etz Chaim, Marietta

Free

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A review of Gerry Mc Donnell’s “Lost and Found”

The Daffodil Dash

Review of “In the Shadow of Moses”

Creating Connections: Escaping East Germany

Benjamin Franklin and the Parable Against Persecution

Rabbi Theodore Lewis and June 1959’s “To Tell the Truth”

Author Gerry Mc Donnell inspired by Irish Jewry

Where did the Wandering Jews in Your Family Come From?

A Forgetting of Benjamin Franklin

How Ben Franklin became an antisemite

Kennesaw State University Bailey School of Music to present “Kristallnacht Commemoration”

Atlanta One of 32 Cities to Receive Emergency Services for Holocaust Survivors Thanks to National Matching Initiative

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The Events

Another Sunrise: An Evening of Music and Reflection with the Atlanta Opera & The Temple

59th Annual Community Yom Hashoah Service of Remembrance

‘Unto Every Person There Is A Name” 2024 Remembrance Ceremony

The Breman’s Jewish Storytelling Event

42nd International Jewish Genealogy Conference

Veteran’s Day

Atlanta Jewish Veterans April Monthly Meeting

Antisemitism with Brendan Murphy

Martin Luther King Jr. Induction Ceremony at Morehouse

The Daffodil Dash

Men’s Mission to Berlin and Israel

Discover Surprises Hidden in Your Roots- Genealogy