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Letter to the Editor: Toby F. Block
By Toby F. Block
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Dave Schechter
From Where I SitLiving in the Present
By Dave Schechter
April 17, 2024, 10:17 am
Letter to the Editor: Toby F. Block
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, include your name, phone number and email, and send it to kaylene@atljewishtimes.com.
By Toby F. Block
Dave Schechter
April 16, 2024, 3:12 pm
Living in the Present
Dave has learned valuable lessons in the year since suffering a heart attack, but he misses the deep dish pizza.
By Dave Schechter
Iranians attend the funeral procession for seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed in a strike in Syria, which Iran blamed on Israel, in Tehran on April 5, 2024 // Photo Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP/JTA
April 16, 2024, 10:05 am
World Watches for Israel’s Response to Iran
Israel intercepted missiles fired by the Islamic Republic of Iran in airspace over Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
March 26, 2024, 4:28 pm
Leave an Empty Chair at Your Seder Table
Passover will not be a "chag sameach," a happy holiday, for the families of those killed on Oct. 7 and those still held hostage.
By Dave Schechter
David Lubin will challenge State Sen. Sally Harrell to represent Georgia’s 40th Senate district // Photo provided by David Lubin
March 13, 2024, 10:15 am
Rose Lubin’s Father Seeks Georgia Senate Seat
The self-described "pragmatic Democrat" sees his candidacy as honoring his daughter, who was slain while serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
March 13, 2024, 10:13 am
An Uncomfortable Question for the Seder Table
A rabbi asks: Can we grieve for Israelis AND for Palestinians — even if we believe that the war was necessary?
By Dave Schechter
Rabbi Daniel Dorsch of Congregation Etz Chaim speaks at a Feb. 18 Israel trip forum. Listening (from left) are Rich Walter, Jewish Federation vice president; Leslie Anderson, Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta executive director, and Eric Robbins, Federation president and CEO.
February 28, 2024, 10:18 am
Jewish Atlanta Leaders Reflect on Israel Trip
The week was "intense and important and meaningful," Eric Robbins, Federation president and CEO, said.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
February 28, 2024, 10:16 am
Antisemitism Bill Abstention Draws Questions, Rebuke
Legislator's decision not to vote on antisemitism definition surprised, upset Jewish groups.
By Dave Schechter
A "gentle bear of a man," Henry Gracz interacted with the Jewish community on numerous fronts // Photo Courtesy of The Georgia Bulletin
February 20, 2024, 1:05 pm
Jewish Community Loses a Friend and Ally
A "gentle bear of a man," Henry Gracz interacted with the Jewish community on numerous fronts.
By Dave Schechter
Janice Rothschild Blumberg
February 13, 2024, 3:27 pm
A Century of Lived History
Janice Rothschild Blumberg witnessed a century of recovery and growth in Atlanta's Jewish community.
By Dave Schechter
Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 30, the Antisemitism Bill, into legislation // Photo Courtesy of Facebook
February 1, 2024, 10:36 am
Gov. Kemp Signs Antisemitism Bill
"Definitely not profiles in courage," State Rep. Esther Panitch says of House colleagues who avoided vote.
By Dave Schechter
Many Jewish customers are upset as Charis Books & More hosted a pro-Palestine event for children // Photo Credit: Charis Books & More
January 31, 2024, 10:21 am
Bookstore Controversy Erupts Over Gaza War
Jewish women "fall into the group of women that they claim to represent" said woman who wanted to hold vigil for Oct. 7 victims of sexual assault.
By Dave Schechter
The Besser Holocaust Memorial Garden at the MJCCA in Dunwoody // Photo Credit: Fred N. Katz
January 31, 2024, 10:19 am
[UPDATED] Holocaust Survivor Count Drops as Needs Remain
JF&CS Atlanta reports that more than half of its survivor clients receive Medicaid and nearly half also food stamps.
By Dave Schechter
The character in the boy’s drawing is praying: “How I wish that my father will return.”
January 31, 2024, 10:18 am
For Israeli Cousins, Time Stopped on Oct. 7
Keeping the hostages front and center in the conversation is crucial.
By Dave Schechter
Miami Holocaust Memorial // Photo Credit: Fred N. Katz
January 23, 2024, 5:20 pm
Report: Official Holocaust Survivor Count Drops
JF&CS Atlanta reports that more than half of its survivor clients receive Medicaid and nearly half also food stamps.
By Dave Schechter
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