Ohio
Cleveland Heights council advances loss of confidence resolution over mayor’s alleged antisemitism
This is due to a civil-rights complaint accusing the mayor's wife of calling Jewish officials “that Jewish b—h” and referring to an Orthodox commissioner as a “broodmare,” as reported by 3News.
Man burns books on Jewish history, including Anne Frank’s diary, in Jewish suburb of Cleveland
Ohio Applebee’s defaced with antisemitic graffiti reading ‘Jews work here’
Judaism has long benefited from non-Jewish support - opinion
Cincinnati rabbi disinvited from rally against Nazis over his support for Israel
When Rabbi Ari Jun learned that faith leaders were invited to speak at a rally in Cincinnati against neo-Nazis and white supremacy, he quickly responded that he would be there.
Nazi group marches in Cincinnati, hangs swastika flag above overpass
Local police reportedly said that "even though the demonstration was carried out without a permit, it was legal."
Ohio State University study reveals surge in 'Murder' verbs in movies since 1970
The study found a sustained increase in the usage of murder verbs such as "kill" and "murder" across all film genres, with a particularly notable rise in crime films.
Hanukkah warriors and Chabad's battle for Jewish pride - opinion
In my 30-plus years of facilitating public Hanukkah menorah lightings in Columbus, Ohio, I have seen their impact on people from all backgrounds and levels of religious observance.
White House, Ohio governor condemn neo-Nazi rally in downtown Columbus
Around a dozen masked individuals carrying Nazi flags marched in downtown Columbus on Saturday, drawing swift condemnation from the White House and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.
Masked men with Nazi symbols march through Ohio, footage shows
The group can be heard chanting racial slurs as they march.
Discovering disappearing small-town Jewish communities in the US shows America's best - opinion
Small-town synagogues often function not just as religious institutions but as unique centers for education and community engagement.
I’m Haitian and Jewish, I refuse to have my identities be weaponized
I bring a unique perspective to this issue as the child of both Haitian and Jewish parents who worked tirelessly for community safety and democracy here in the United States.
Springfield, Ohio, rabbi will meet with local Haitian leaders after disparaging community
Rabbi Cary Kozberg of Springfield, Ohio, apologized for disparaging remarks about the Haitian migrant community, pledging to engage with local leaders.
Trump pledges to deport Haitians from Ohio city, Biden calls for attacks to stop
The majority of the 15,000 Haitians in Springfield are there legally. Trump's longstanding pledge to conduct mass deportations usually refers to those in the country illegally.
Nearly 200 Jewish gravestones vandalized in Ohio
The JCGC and federation called for those seeking to help to donate to the JCGC’s monument repair fund.
