Ohio
Hebrew Union College, Ohio AG reach deal to protect 600,000 rare books, papers in Jewish collection
The collection contains Biblical codices, illuminated manuscripts, communal records, legal documents, scientific tracts, and incunabula.
Cleveland and Kissufim mark October 7 as almost all kibbutz members prepare to return by summer
Ohio auction house halts sale of paintings looted during Holocaust, billed as ‘unclaimed property'
Ohio senator cancels planned trip to Israel over fears of being used as ‘propaganda’
Ohio man pleads guilty to assaulting students because they were Jewish
Timur Mamatov, 20, pleaded guilty to assaulting two Jewish OSU students in a hate crime that left both hospitalized with serious injuries, the DOJ said Friday.
Ohio police arrest man for allegedly running Jewish Congressman off the road, antisemitic slurs
Feras Hamdan, 36, of Ohio, was charged with aggravated menacing and ethnic intimidation.
Most people overrate their moral resistance, says Ohio State study
Philip mazzocco said, 'social pressures are way more powerful and impactful than we give them credit for'.
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
"Whoever perpetuated the idea that you can burn us out of Cleveland... deny our ideas or press us and frighten us, picked the wrong community," said local Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk.
Ohio Applebee’s defaced with antisemitic graffiti reading ‘Jews work here’
“Guest and team member safety will always be our top priority and there is no place for antisemitic – or any form of – hate speech in our neighborhoods," said the interim president of Applebee’s.
Judaism has long benefited from non-Jewish support - opinion
Jewish institutions flourish when they remain engaged with the broader world. By reclaiming these forgotten histories, we do more than celebrate the past – we set a foundation for the future.
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.
