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
Dave SchechterA Tragic Postscript to Atlanta’s Hostage VigilEditor’s Note: Aug.1 will be day #300 for those still held hostage in Gaza.Jul 31Jul 31
Dave SchechterJewish Dems Praise Biden’s Decision to Drop OutThe anxiety suffered by Jewish Democrats in Atlanta since President Joe Biden’s abysmal performance in the presidential debate on the night…Jul 22Jul 22
Dave SchechterJewish Federation Considers RelocationEditor’s Note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.Jul 18Jul 18
Dave SchechterTalking Atlanta and Politics on Israeli TVThe night before the June 27 presidential candidate debate in Atlanta, I was interviewed in my home office by Neria Kraus, the White House…Jul 17Jul 17
Dave SchechterPreserving Leo Frank HistoryRabbi Steve Lebow has devoted three decades to seeking exoneration for Leo Frank, a Jewish man convicted and lynched for a murder that…Jul 17Jul 17
Dave SchechterJewish Atlanta Reacts to Presidential DebateThe presidential debate in Atlanta left Jewish Democrats concerned about President Joe Biden and Jewish Republicans pleased with former…Jun 30Jun 30
Dave SchechterTalking Jews and NewsFor some reason (okay, I was invited) I agreed to take a 1 a.m. slot at an overnight Shavuot study program at Ahavath Achim Synagogue, to…Jun 26Jun 26