Dave SchechterBernie Marcus Leaves Lasting Legacy of GivingBernie Marcus, the multi-billionaire co-founder of The Home Depot whose philanthropy extended beyond the Jewish community and the city of…1d ago1d ago
Dave SchechterIsrael is a Talking Point in White House RaceThere has been plenty of talk about Jewish interests during this unusual presidential campaign, a seemingly outsized amount for a 2.4…Oct 16Oct 16
Dave SchechterIt’s Georgia, Again, in 2024Editor’s Note: Legal challenges to new rules from State Board of Elections, in progress when this article was published, may change…Oct 16Oct 16
Dave SchechterElection Lessons and MemoriesIn my first previous professional lifetime, as a mild-mannered reporter for a mid-sized Midwest newspaper, I made small wagers on election…Oct 16Oct 16
Dave SchechterWhich Israel are You Talking About?When I hear politicians declare “I support Israel” or “I stand with Israel,” I want to ask: Which Israel are you talking about?Sep 25Sep 25
Dave SchechterA Boy Dreams of His Father’s ReturnAs he leaves home for his first day in third grade, a boy tells his mother about a dream he’s been having.Sep 11Sep 11
Dave SchechterLeo Frank’s Yahrzeit Connects Past to PresentSpeakers at the annual Leo Frank memorial service drew a direct line from his lynching in a Marietta woods on Aug. 17, 1915, to events in…Aug 28Aug 28
Dave SchechterHistory Has a Long Memory“I used to joke that there were no good days left on the calendar. I now say it without humor. Every date is filled with what one people…Aug 28Aug 28
Dave SchechterIsrael’s Grieving Druze CommunityReda Mansour is sharing the grief of his Israeli Druze community.Aug 6Aug 6