Atlanta Jewish TimesDave Schechter Archives - Atlanta Jewish Times https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/writers/dave-schechter/ Connecting Jewish Atlanta and the Southeast Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:46:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Football’s Family Reunion https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/footballs-family-reunion/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:34:41 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1309421 It's not always the games, but the atmosphere that makes the World Cup soccer's greatest spectacle and a global party.

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]]> Split Decision for Jewish Democrats in Runoff https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/split-decision-for-jewish-democrats-in-runoff/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:21:52 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1309230 Abel wins, Barrett loses, and Ossoff now knows his Republican opponent.

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]]> June 16 Runoffs Will Set the Stage for November https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/june-16-runoffs-will-set-the-stage-for-november/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:09:31 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308986 A pair of Jewish Democrats are hoping to advance to the general election.

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]]> Blank Built it and the World is Coming https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/blank-built-it-and-the-world-is-coming/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:17:52 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308981 The Jewish billionaire behind the Mercedes-Benz Stadium continues to invest in soccer.

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]]> The Fervor of Football’s Faithful https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/the-fervor-of-footballs-faithful/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:28:32 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308969 The World Cup may be the game's greatest spectacle, but Dave finds that no religion, football included, is without its version of sin.

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]]> A Letter to My Grandson https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/a-letter-to-my-grandson/ Wed, 27 May 2026 14:19:10 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308772 Dave has been thinking about how the world has changed between his birth and his grandson's.

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]]> Jewish Candidates Win, Lose, and Earn Runoff Slots https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/jewish-candidates-win-lose-and-earn-runoff-slots/ Wed, 20 May 2026 16:50:12 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308677 An estimated 27 percent of the state's active voters cast ballots in the primary election.

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]]> Tending America’s Garden https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/tending-americas-garden/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:35:21 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308530 Antisemitism is the oldest, and among the hardiest, most virulent, and most noxious weeds.

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]]> Primary Election Nuts and Bolts https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/primary-election-nuts-and-bolts/ Tue, 05 May 2026 14:44:02 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308447 Early voting has begun with Election Day set for May 19.

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]]> Ossoff Waits for Republican Challenger https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/ossoff-waits-for-republican-challenger/ Tue, 05 May 2026 14:18:39 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308444 The first Jewish U.S. Senator from Georgia is seeking a second term in what will be a closely watched and expensive race.

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]]> Jewish Realtor Looks to U.S. House Primary https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/jewish-realtor-looks-to-u-s-house-primary/ Fri, 01 May 2026 17:56:51 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308428 "These issues are happening at a time when they're affecting me and the people I care about," says Democrat Barry Wolfert.

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]]> Election Issues Motivate Jewish Candidate https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/election-issues-motivate-jewish-candidate/ Fri, 01 May 2026 17:28:51 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308422 Dana Barrett hopes to emerge from May 19 primary as the Democratic nominee for Georgia secretary of state.

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]]> Jewish Civic Service Advocate Bids for State Senate https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/jewish-civic-service-advocate-bids-for-state-senate/ Fri, 01 May 2026 16:08:25 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308416 Kevin Abel has served on boards of state agencies, refugee resettlement group, and Jewish organizations.

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]]> Jewish Democrat Eyes November Election https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/jewish-democrat-eyes-november-election/ Fri, 01 May 2026 15:42:53 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308411 Adam Cleveland will challenge incumbent Republican Scott Hilton in House District 48.

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]]> Jewish Candidates Scrap in Georgia House Race https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/jewish-candidates-scrap-in-georgia-house-race/ Fri, 01 May 2026 15:16:38 +0000 https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/?p=1308404 The lone Jewish member of the General Assembly faces a primary challenge from her left.

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