Jewish Groups Assess Georgia's Failure To Add State Definition of Antisemitism

Atlanta Jewish organizations assess the Georgia Senate's stance in not voting a definition for antisemitism into state legislation, an issue that had already largely passed the House.

NewsDave SchechterApril 19, 2022Dave Schechter, antisemitism, First Amendment rights, Jewish, Secondary FeatureComment

Senate Approves Deborah Lipstadt Nomination For Antisemitism Envoy

Emory University professor Deborah Lipstadt was confirmed on March 30 by the Senate to be the U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism. She is the second woman from Atlanta's Jewish community to get the position.

Jewish Cancer Patient Spreads Awareness About National Blood Shortage

After battling leukemia, a Jewish woman experienced the severe shortage of blood in Atlanta firsthand and rallied a community to support the importance of donation. The result was surprising. Read here.

Jewish, NewsDave SchechterApril 5, 2022Dave Schechter, Atlanta Jewish Times, blood donation, Secondary FeatureComment

Israelis Wonder If They Should Keep Taking US' Aid

(OPINION) If an American Jew suggested what I am about to quote, they might be hauled into the court of Jewish opinion, excoriated in some quarters and lauded in others. But these are the thoughts of Israelis who, while grateful for U.S. aid, find in recent events reasons to reevaluate that part of the relationship.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Under Fire For Nazi Comments, Fires Back

Rebuked for linking COVID-19 measures to Jewish suffering at the Nazis’ hands, the controversial Georgia congresswoman was on the offensive the night of May 27. Other Republicans in the House, like minority leader Kevin McCarthy, publicly debunked her comparisons between mask mandates and proof of vaccination to the Holocaust.

ADL Report Demonstrates that American Jews are on Edge

Measured over the past five years or even this year alone, new Anti-Defamation League Study shows significant percentages of Jews suffered online harassment, in-person verbal attacks, or physical violence.

Atlanta Jewish Council Shows Empathy for Asian Americans

In the aftermath of horrific killings, a local Korean-American leader in Atlanta explained that he appreciated the empathy shown by the Jewish community. She claimed that the Jewish community paved the way for others in the area.

Religion, JewishDave SchechterMarch 22, 2021Dave Schechter, Judaism, Religious Freedom, Asian Americans, Secondary FeatureComment

Jewish communities rattled by GOP Rep. Greene's words

Incendiary rhetoric has made Georgia Congresswoman, Marjorie Taylor Greene, a controversial figure among Jews not only in Georgia, but nationally. She vows not to back down from her anti-Semitic statements despite her many critics in and out of the Republican party.

Are Jews White? Yes. And No!

(OPINION) After prominent racial justice discussions in 2020, Schechter amends his first column on the subject, “Are Jews White? It’s Complicated.” He says that as a White Jewish man, he does not understand the struggles of being Black in America — and works with the Temple in understanding and standing on the side of racial justice.

OpinionDave SchechterJanuary 29, 2021Jewish Americans, Jewish, Opinion, Dave Schechter Comments

Hillel, Georgia Tech to Jointly Oppose Anti-Semitism

Georgia Tech released a statement that explicitly stated that forms of anti-Semitism, based on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition, would not be tolerated on or off-campus after a hateful act took place on campus last year, targeting a Jewish student’s faith.

Jewish, ReligionDave SchechterJanuary 28, 2021Dave Schechter, College campus, Hillel, Secondary FeatureComment

Cyber Attack on Atlanta MLK Shabbat Service

The Temple in Atlanta, Ga. experienced a major cyberattack on Friday night, prohibiting viewers from reaching the MLK Day service collaborated with Ebenezer Baptist Church for over an hour. This act was assumably fueled by racism and anti-Semitism.

Warnock’s Israel Stance Remains an Issue for Jewish Voters in Georgia

(OPINION) Support for Israel is at the heart of lobbying for Jewish votes by the Democratic and Republican candidates as the Senate runoffs near. Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock has proved to be “disappointing” for some Jewish voters in Georgia on the account that he may believe that Israel is an “apartheid state” according to past actions.

The Importance of the Jewish Vote in Georgia's Runoff

(OPINION) With mixed commentary about both Georgia runoff candidates, who is a Jew to believe? Who will win the Jewish — and majority Georgia — vote?

OpinionDave SchechterDecember 4, 2020Dave Schechter, opinion, Judaism, Georgia run off, Georgia senate race, jewish vote, Sam Olens, RechargeComment

AJC Survey Puts Non-Orthodox Jews in Biden’s Corner

In a new study released by the AJC, a global Jewish advocacy group, researchers found that many Non-Orthodox Jews in America are leaning towards voting for Biden. This includes Conservative, Reformed and Secular Jewish Americans.

One GOP Endorsement That Georgia's Rep. Greene Will Not Get

(OPINION) What potential does Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene have in the race for the House of Representatives? If elected, will she treat the entire Jewish population the same as she’s treated George Soros?

Religion, Opinion, PoliticsDave SchechterSeptember 3, 2020Dave Schechter, Jew, Jewish Americans, ChristianityComment

Letters Urge Orthodox to ‘Vote as Jews, Not Partisans'

In a letter from prominent Orthodox Jews, leaders explain that their utmost law must be the Torah — not common law from partisan leaders today. As politics continue to become more partisan, how will Jews stay fixed on the ideals of the Torah, not certain political leaders?

Politics, Religion News, Religion, NewsDave SchechterSeptember 3, 2020Dave Schechter, Orthodox Jew, Secondary Feature, Judaism, Jews, JudiasmComment

Jewish Senior Care Non-Profit Offers Schools COVID Testing

Schools are working to be “COVID compliant,” as they find the best way to reopen safely for students. Jewish HomeLife will be providing COVID testing to all Jewish day schools and other programs in the Atlanta area.

How COVID-19 Is Changing This Year's Jewish High Holy Days

As Jewish High Holy Days approach in September, rabbis are forced to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic. The period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is a time of reflection on God’s judgement and redemption. “Do I really believe that God will choose to spare me from, and others will die by, fire, famine or COVID-19?” one rabbi asks.

Jewish Democrat's Novel From Slave Era Stirs Racial Controversy

Matt Lieberman, who is in the middle of a campaign for a U.S. Senate seat from Georgia, is defending the racial content of his debut novel “Lucius.” Some have criticized the book by saying it presents a white savior narrative and uses racial slurs. Despite calls to drop out of the race, Lieberman is defending his campaign and his novel.

What Is ‘Jewish Privilege?’ Well, it's complicated.

(OPINION) The hashtag #JewishPrivilege was trending on Twitter in the month of July. But are Jews privileged? Many of them in America are white or white-passing, but others emphasize the effect of Anti-Semitism on Jewish communities.

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