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Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter is a veteran journalist whose career includes writing and producing reports from Israel and elsewhere in the Middle East.
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January 10, 2024, 1:22 pm
Jewish Priorities Under the Gold Dome
Defining antisemitism again is a top priority for Atlanta's Jewish communal organizations.
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Dave Schechter
January 10, 2024, 1:17 pm
A Walk Through Medieval Jewish History
The Spanish city of Girona offers one of Europe's best preserved Jewish quarters.
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Dave Schechter
December 27, 2023, 10:46 am
YIR: ‘Repulsive’ Antisemitic Flyers in Metro Atlanta
"Unfortunately, it’s not the first time to be afraid as a Jew in the United States,” state Rep. Esther Panitch said.
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Dave Schechter
December 27, 2023, 10:46 am
YIR: Orthodox Jewish Woman Rabbi Makes History
One of the first Orthodox Jewish women ordained, Miriam Udel chose the title, Darshanit, meaning “interpreter of text.”
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Dave Schechter
December 27, 2023, 10:46 am
YIR: Jewish Activists Oppose ‘Cop City’ Construction
The controversial project calls for construction of an 85-acre, $90 million police and fire training center, on 300 acres that the City of Atlanta owns across the city line in DeKalb County.
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Dave Schechter
December 27, 2023, 10:45 am
YIR: Antisemitism Definition Debate to Resume in 2024
The legislation would have made the IHRA definition the standard for determining whether antisemitism was the motive for an act of discrimination or a criminal offense.
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Dave Schechter
December 27, 2023, 10:32 am
YIR: Jewish Atlanta Embraces Visiting Families of Israeli Hostages
On the hostages’ 24th night as captives, the visiting Israelis made no effort to conceal the toll of the ordeal, speaking in pained, emotional terms about their families.
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Dave Schechter
December 27, 2023, 10:31 am
YIR: Oct. 7 Atrocities Video Sickens Atlanta Audience
Several also were vexed by the relatively small number of invitees who showed up to watch “Bearing Witness to the October 7 Massacre.”
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Dave Schechter
December 22, 2023, 4:35 pm
The Year Ends. The Scars Remain.
The middle of Dave's year was given over to his health and the end to a story with unexpected personal significance.
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Dave Schechter
December 13, 2023, 10:02 am
Jewish Atlanta’s Big Tent Closed to Anti-Israel Left
The community may accommodate a range of viewpoints, but Israel is where a line is drawn.
By
Dave Schechter
December 12, 2023, 2:33 pm
Rabbi Berg Delivers U.S. Senate Opening Prayer
The senior rabbi of The Temple twice used light and darkness in reference to antisemitism afflicting American Jews.
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Dave Schechter
December 3, 2023, 4:44 pm
Pro-Palestinian Protester Self-Immolates Outside Israeli Consulate
A security guard suffered burns when he attempted to stop the protester from setting themself on fire.
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Dave Schechter
November 29, 2023, 10:07 am
On Day 50, Some Good News
Six members of Dave's extended family were freed, but one —a husband and father — remains a hostage in Gaza.
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Dave Schechter
November 21, 2023, 12:51 pm
What is the Proportional Response?
As Israel wages war in Gaza, how far is too far when trying to kill "a venomous snake"?
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Dave Schechter
November 15, 2023, 10:40 am
Why Would I Do It?
Dave explains why he was willing to watch video of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre in Israel.
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Dave Schechter
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