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.

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.

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.

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.

Jewish Atlanta Remembers John Lewis With Affection, Respect

John Lewis, who died on Friday, played a large role in faith communities in Atlanta—such as with the Atlanta Black-Jewish Coalition formed in 1982. Jews in Atlanta remember his legacy.

News, North AmericaDave SchechterJuly 22, 2020Dave Schechter, Secondary Feature, Jewish, Jews, Rep. John Lewis, John Lewis, Civil Rights, Atlanta, race, RabbiComment

Georgia approves hate crimes bill month after Ahmaud Arbery video surfaces

The new law will increase the sentence given for a misdemeanor if the defendant acted with bias because of the victim’s race, sexual orientation or religion, among other factors. The office of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said the governor “commends the General Assembly’s bipartisan work and will sign House Bill 426 [hate crimes bill] pending legal review.”

Atlanta's Jacob Rothschild Helped Lay Path for Today’s Activist Rabbis

(OPINION) Atlanta rabbis who have been marching and speaking at protests consider such efforts an integral part of their work as spiritual leaders, and they acknowledge the role played by Rabbi Jacob Rothschild of The Temple and how his forceful sermons on civil rights helped lay the foundation for the path they walk today.

A Shabbat meeting over Zoom provides a silver lining to the COVID-19 crisis

(OPINION) After a candlelight Shabbat dinner over Zoom with his wife’s family, Dave Schechter finds hope and encouragement amid the global Coronavirus outbreak.

Some Aspects of Religious Life Just Can't Go Remote

With restrictions on pubic gatherings due to COVID-19, Jewish life has had to adapt. While several religious gatherings have transferred to online formats, some rituals cannot go remote.

Technology is reshaping Jewish life during a pandemic

A bat mitzvah livestreamed, a growing virtual kaddish minyan to recite prayers and remember loved ones, a shivah service to mourn a death — digital tools are redefining what it means to be Jewish during a pandemic.

How Coronavirus is Reshaping Jewish Life

Shabbat dinners are canceled, community centers are closed, and leaders in the Jewish community are having to come up with creative ways to foster community in these unprecedented times.

Collaboration is key for Holocaust educators

(OPINION) In Georgia, several publicly-funded Holocaust education initiatives face budget cuts. As Americans’ knowledge about this history declines, these programs should work together to find creative ways to survive and expand their reach.

Torah that survived the Holocaust in Poland to be rededicated

A Torah scroll that survived the destruction of the Jewish community in Ozorkow, Poland was recently refurbished and will be rededicated at Ahavath Achim Synagogue on Jan. 5.

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