The Story of the Jews in Georgia

Georgia Public Broadcasting taped a special episode of their nightly news program On the Story showcasing the history of the Jewish community in Atlanta.

The Story of the Jews in Georgia


The full length On the Story episode features interviews with local Jewish and African American leaders on the history of the Civil Rights Movement and how both communities are working together on social justice issues today.

The Temple Bombing


This segment from On the Story tells the story of the 1958 bombing of The Temple, the home of Atlanta’s oldest Jewish congregation.

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