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Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter is a veteran journalist whose career includes writing and producing reports from Israel and elsewhere in the Middle East.
Dave Schechter
December 24, 2024, 10:26 am
Day 444 in Hostage Crises Then and Now
More than once, hopes for a ceasefire in the Gaza war and release of the hostages have been raised — and dashed.
By Dave Schechter
Lucille Selig Frank and Leo Frank, in 1909 // Photo Courtesy of Atlanta History Center
December 11, 2024, 1:23 pm
The Courageous Life of Lucille Selig Frank
Leo Frank's wife "was a force to be reckoned with," says author of book to be published next year.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
December 8, 2024, 11:09 am
Ossoff Has Fences to Mend
His votes on Israel arms resolutions will be an issue when Georgia's first Jewish senator seeks re-election in 2026.
By Dave Schechter
"I remain steadfastly committed to the U.S.-Israel alliance," Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff said.
November 22, 2024, 10:45 am
Ossoff Rebuked for Israel Arms Sale Votes
"I remain steadfastly committed to the U.S.-Israel alliance," the first-term Jewish senator said.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
November 21, 2024, 10:27 am
‘Postcards’ Draw Attention to the Hostages
Israeli artist's evocative images are a reminder that "They are still there."
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
November 13, 2024, 12:14 pm
Eight Years Later, Sitting Shiva Again
The wailing and lamentations after Trump defeats Harris echoed reactions to his victory over Clinton.
By Dave Schechter
A person wears a kippah with the words “Trump 47 Jewish Leadership” during the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisc., on July 18, 2024 // Photo Credit: Jim Watson/AFP/Times of Israel
November 6, 2024, 1:21 pm
Panitch Remains Only Jewish Legislator in Georgia
Election round-up: Rep. Esther Panitch (D-51) is the last Jewish candidate standing. Not that her assets are because she is Jewish, but we deserve a community that supports everyone.
By Dave Schechter
Bernie Marcus co-founded The Home Depot 40 years ago in 1979.
November 5, 2024, 12:46 pm
Bernie Marcus Leaves Lasting Legacy of Giving
The Jewish community and Israel's largest philanthropist patriarch died at 95 on Nov. 5. We can't even name all the lives he saved. More intimate coverage coming ...
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
October 30, 2024, 10:54 am
Blending History and Fiction
At long last, Dave holds in his hand a book that he began working on 25 years ago.
By Dave Schechter
Thousands of community members, many draping themselves in Israeli flags, gathered on the lawn at City Springs and watched the ceremony on big screen TVs.
October 16, 2024, 12:17 pm
Jewish Atlanta Gathers to Memorialize Oct. 7 Attacks
Thousands of community members attended the ceremony at City Springs of the one-year anniversary of the attacks by Hamas.
By Dave Schechter
Six Jewish candidates are seeking office this year in the State House of Representatives.
October 16, 2024, 11:50 am
Six Jewish Candidates Seek State House Seats
There was one Jewish member of the General Assembly this past session. The November election might bring more.
By Dave Schechter
Jewish Americans, particularly non-Orthodox, rank issues other than Israel’s security as higher priorities when voting.
October 16, 2024, 11:48 am
Israel is a Talking Point in White House Race
Jewish Americans, particularly non-Orthodox, rank other issues as higher priorities when voting.
By Dave Schechter
Jewish turnout could play a role in deciding which candidate claims Georgia’s 16 Electoral College votes.
October 16, 2024, 11:47 am
The Jewish Vote by the Numbers
Jewish turnout could play a role in deciding which candidate claims Georgia's 16 Electoral College votes.
By Dave Schechter
In Georgia, turnout in 2020 was 66.2 percent. Roughly one of every three registered voters, nationally and in Georgia, did not vote.
October 16, 2024, 11:47 am
Inside the Numbers
A look at relevant voting data leading up to Election Day in November.
By Dave Schechter
Several districts will be up for grabs in this year’s election // Photo Credit: Ohaiyoan124 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
October 16, 2024, 11:46 am
House Incumbents Rarely Ousted
None of Georgia's 14 congressional races is considered among the most competitive nationally.
By Dave Schechter
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