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From Where I Sit
From Where I Sit
Living in the Present
By
Dave Schechter
Dave has learned valuable lessons in the year since suffering a heart attack, but he misses the deep dish pizza.
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March 2, 2023, 1:24 pm
Is This a Crisis?
Jewish Americans may feel that antisemitism at home is a more immediate concern than what's happening in Israel.
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Dave Schechter
February 15, 2023, 11:50 am
Like Throwing a Toothpick Into a Tornado
Anti-Jewish flyers may be offensive, but "hate speech is free speech" under the U.S. Constitution.
By
Dave Schechter
January 25, 2023, 12:07 pm
CNN’s ‘Back to the Future’ Atlanta Move
The network that debuted from the former home of a Jewish social club is moving back to that campus.
By
Dave Schechter
January 11, 2023, 11:49 am
A Life Well Lived, Well Loved
Dave remembers his mother-in-law, who believed that "If you don't have any art in your life, it's empty."
By
Dave Schechter
December 24, 2022, 11:54 am
Signs of the Season
Well after the holiday, the aroma of latkes frying may still permeate Dave's kitchen.
By
Dave Schechter
December 15, 2022, 10:23 am
Where Antisemitic Rubber Meets the Road
What if the survey results do reflect the "generalizable" attitudes of hiring managers?
By
Dave Schechter
November 30, 2022, 12:13 pm
When the Alarm Bells Sound
A friend's 60th birthday prompts Dave's musings on the lessons that come with reaching that age.
By
Dave Schechter
November 16, 2022, 1:03 pm
Honoring the Past, Cherishing the Present
Some weeks carry greater emotional weight than others.
By
Dave Schechter
October 27, 2022, 10:30 am
Voting: It’s a Jewish Thing
Whether you call it a mitzvah, a moral obligation, or doing your civic duty — vote.
By
Dave Schechter
October 13, 2022, 10:53 am
A Journalism Al Chet
In the spirit of the season, Dave confesses to an assortment of sins and offers a variety of admonitions.
By
Dave Schechter
September 29, 2022, 10:56 am
A Memorable Week for Siblings in Israel
After years of hearing about their parents' experiences, Dave's children visit Israel together.
By
Dave Schechter
September 14, 2022, 2:19 pm
Outtakes from Holocaust Coverage Research
The most dumbfounding item in the Southern Israelite was an advertisement teasing a Nazi air raid on Atlanta.
By
Dave Schechter
August 31, 2022, 4:04 pm
Watching Storms, Political and Otherwise
The forecast calls for downpours measured in the millions of dollars, generating more sound and fury, more heat than light.
By
Dave Schechter
August 11, 2022, 1:24 pm
Telling a Friend ‘Thank You’ Before He Died
Listening to particular jazz artists reminds Dave of how a friend's influence has enhanced his life.
By
Dave Schechter
July 28, 2022, 12:41 pm
The Potential for Civil Discourse
A Jewish-themed bus trip teaches teens an important lesson.
By
Dave Schechter
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