Schechter or Schachter (from Yiddish shochet, 'to slaughter'. Hebrew:שכטר also Shechter) is also a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Aaron Schechter is the rosh yeshiva of the Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin.
Alan Schechter, political scientist
Carl Schachter, music theorist specializing in Schenkerian analysis
Daniel Schechter, psychiatrist and researcher on trauma and attachment
Danny Schechter, television producer and filmmaker
Don Schechter, filmmaker and composer, founder of Charles River Media Group
Gregori Schechter, klezmer musician
Itay Shechter is an Israeli footballer currently playing for Beitar Jerusalem.
Harold Schechter, writer
Martin Schechter, Canadian medical epidemiologist recognized for contributions to HIV and addiction research
Mathilde Roth Schechter
Ofer Shechter is an Israeli actor, entertainer, model and TV host.
Solomon Schechter, famous rabbi
Stanley Schachter, American psychologist
Hershel Schachter, prominent American rabbi
Oscar Schachter, international law and diplomacy professor
Peter Schechter, International political consultant and author
Robert Schechter, Renown SAS consultant and leadership member of PhilaSUG, NESUG and the Delaware Valley CDISC Users Network
Yaakov Meir Shechter is a prominent leader and teacher in the Breslov Hasidic movement in Israel.
