New Women's Philanthropy Director

We are delighted to announce that Beth Warner will be joining Federation as Women’s Philanthropy director, starting on August 1.

Beth’s non-profit and special events management credentials are impressive, having held various positions in Marketing and Development. Beth comes to us dire…

Just say yes!

It has been my privilege and honor to serve as Women’s Philanthropy President this year and I want to thank the women of the Atlanta Jewish community and Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta for giving me this opportunity. Over the past three years I have had the good fortune to work with …

Change is in the Air

Last week’s Federation annual meeting was a powerful coming-of-age moment for me. It was such an honor to win the Mary and Max London “People Power Award,” for launching Amy's Holiday Party as my bat mitzvah project, and for my organization to be recognized by the community in this w…

Cultivating Jewish Leadership

“I used to be a sidelines kind of person in my synagogue,” Harlan Grasier explains. “Then I got the tap on the shoulder to form a committee to review our dues structure. It was a surprisingly good experience that led to some unexpected innovations in the congregation. After that, I gue…

It Happened in Yokneam-Meggido

When UGA sophomore Ilana Sturisky, 19, signed up for a Birthright Israel trip she coordinated her travel with a friend from Washington University in St. Louis so they could be on the same bus. Even before Ilana left for Israel, something on the itinerary – a stop in Yokneam-Meggido -- soun…