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Reflections Blog

Federation Focus - From the Chair of the Board

by Howard Feinsand, Chair of the Board

Less than three months have passed since my term as Chair of the Board began at Federation’s 2014 Annual Meeting. Three months during which so much has happened to impact our Jewish community.

Less than two years have passed since Israel’s last c…

Thank you for standing with Israel

by Michael Horowitz, JFGA CEO/President

The last time I wrote to you, we had just returned from an incredible experience in Israel, joining over 250 Atlantans, while connecting and reconnecting to our homeland, awakening our Jewish identity and better understanding our individual connecti…

Stop the Sirens

by Jessica Katz, former JFGA Director of Business & Professionals Philanthropy 

Five months ago, I decided to follow my heart and make Aliyah. After thirteen visits, including a semester studying abroad, I felt it was time to make the big move. For a while, life in Tel Aviv was even bett…

Atlanta Stands with Israel

by Michael Horowitz, JFGA CEO/President

On Wednesday, July 23rd, 2000 Atlantans gathered on the grounds of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta to show their support for the People and the State of Israel. Attendees came from all over greater Atlanta. Committed to being heard, the cr…

Bring Back Our Boys

by Michael Horowitz, JFGA CEO/President

I had hoped to return to normal this week. Back in my office after spending a glorious time in Israel with fellow Atlantans on our community mission, I was then confronted with the tragic news about the discovery of the three kidnapped Israeli teenage…