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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.
Rabbi Stephen Weiss, an assistant rabbi at the Ahavath Achim Synagogue from July 1990 to June 1997, pleaded guilty Jan. 26 in Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Common Pleas Court to attempted sexual contact with a minor and possessing criminal tools, both felony charges.
March 7, 2023, 2:33 pm
Former Atlanta Rabbi Sentenced to Six Months in Prison
Rabbi Stephen Weiss pleaded guilty to two sex-related charges in suburban Cleveland.
By Dave Schechter
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich // Photo Courtesy of Yonatan Sindel
March 3, 2023, 2:28 pm
Israel Bonds Not Commenting on Israeli Minister
Atlantan's statement steers clear of call by upcoming speaker that Palestinian village be "wiped out."
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
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.
By Dave Schechter
White House signing ceremony March 26, 1979 // Photo Courtesy of Carter Center
February 26, 2023, 11:10 am
Jimmy Carter’s Jewish Legacy
The 39th president of the United States has received both praise and reproach from the Atlanta Jewish community.
By Dave Schechter
Antisemites in Los Angeles are pictured hanging a banner over a freeway that reads, “Kanye is right about the Jews.” Antisemitic groups across the country have organized a nation-wide “Day of Hate,” on Saturday, Feb. 25, targeting Jewish communities.
February 24, 2023, 3:10 pm
Vigilance Urged for Saturday’s Anti-Jewish ‘Day of Hate’
Temple Emanu-El in Sandy Springs is hosting a Sunday event entitled, "Georgia’s Fight Against Antisemitism."
By 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
Rabbi Stephen Weiss, 61, was arrested April 18, 2022, by the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children task force for allegedly soliciting sex from a minor.
February 15, 2023, 11:01 am
Former Atlanta Rabbi Pleads Guilty to Sex Charges
Rabbi Stephen Weiss to be sentenced Feb. 27 in Ohio court; faces possible 30 months in prison.
By Dave Schechter
The Goyim Defense League once again distributed antisemitic flyers in Atlanta, this time targeting homes in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.
February 6, 2023, 1:59 pm
Anti-Jewish Flyers Upset Community
"We need your help. We've had enough. We hope you have, as well," Rep. Panitch tells her Georgia House colleagues.
By Dave Schechter
(From left) Attorney Mark Goldfeder, Marietta Republican Rep. John Carson, and Sandy Springs Democratic Rep. Esther Panitch
February 6, 2023, 11:33 am
Georgia House Considers Antisemitism Definition
A bill designating the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition remains, for now, in a House committee.
By Dave Schechter
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff (right) introduces Rabbi Joshua Heller (left) to an attendee at the National Prayer Breakfast, held Feb. 2 in Washington, D.C. // Photo Credit: Press Office of Jon Ossoff
February 3, 2023, 12:36 pm
Rabbi Witnesses Lesser-seen Capitol Hill Attitude
The members of Congress attending the National Prayer Breakfast "were there for the right reasons," Rabbi Heller says.
By Dave Schechter
Darshanit Miriam Udel (left) and Georgia Rep. Esther Panitch after Udel delivered the morning prayer in the Georgia House of Representatives.
February 2, 2023, 10:58 am
Rabbi Leads Opening Prayer at State House
Darshanit Miriam Udel, an Orthodox rabbi and professor at Emory University, led the opening prayer Wednesday in the Georgia House of Representatives.
By Dave Schechter
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
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Shas party meeting in the Knesset on Jan. 23, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 25, 2023, 10:26 am
Atlanta Rabbis Divided on New Israeli Government
Even those fearful about policy changes reiterate support for Israel as a pluralistic, democratic nation.
By Dave Schechter
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
(From left) Republican State Rep. Scott Hilton; Democratic State Rep. Shea Roberts; Democratic State Rep. Esther Panitch; Republican State Rep. Todd Jones
January 11, 2023, 10:21 am
Legislators Receive Blessing on Eve of 2023 Session
Organizers of the "first annual" event hope to see it expanded statewide next year.
By Dave Schechter
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