Tag: Ohio
Pro-Israel voters likely tipped scales in favor of Shontel Brown’s ‘stunning upset’ in Ohio,...
Pro-Israel and establishment Democrats secured a major victory on Tuesday as their favored candidate, Cuyahoga County council member Shontel Brown, handily defeated former State Sen. Nina Turner on Tuesday to become the Democratic Party’s...
Democratic Majority for Israel PAC calls out left-wing congressional candidate
A pro-Israel political action committee said in a news release on Friday that Ohio 11th Congressional District candidate Nina Turner has failed to answer legitimate critiques leveled at her by the group.
Democratic Majority for...
Ohio man pleads guilty to federal hate crime after making anti-Semitic threats
A man in Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to anti-Semitic threats he made to his neighbors, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio announced on Tuesday.
Douglas Schifer, 66,...
‘Cleveland Jewish News’ named by AP as best Ohio newspaper for its size
The Associated Press has named The Cleveland Jewish News the best Ohio newspaper for outlets with a daily circulation of 8,000 to 11,999.
In total, The Cleveland Jewish News captured 18 awards, including six first-place awards.
The AP announced the winners on March...
Ohio man pleads not guilty to threatening to shoot up Jewish community center
A self-identified white nationalist in Ohio has pleaded not guilty to threatening the Youngstown Jewish Community Center.
James Reardon Jr., 20, appeared in front of a municipal court judge on Monday following his arrest on...
Ohio man arrested after threatening to shoot up Jewish community center
A New Middletown Village man was arrested on Aug. 17 after police said he made a threat toward the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, Ohio.
James Reardon, Jr., 20, is being held in Mahoning County...
Netanyahu pronounces condolences following mass shootings in Texas and Ohio
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed his condolences to the American people on Sunday night after back-to-back mass shootings rocked the cities of El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, over the weekend.
“In the past...
Ohio man arrested for planning attack on synagogue
A 21-year-old man from Holland Ohio, was arrested by the FBI on Friday for planning an attack on a local synagogue.
Damon Joseph was charged with a count of attempting to provide material support to...
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
Nestled at the base of a small hill sloping down from Richmond Road is the Maltz Museum of Jewish History, the single-story structure of glistening glass and golden Jerusalem limestone complementing the graceful domes of Temple-Tifereth Israel rising up from behind. Once...
Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree: Norma Geller
From helping the less fortunate to aiding those with medical needs, tikkun olam, or repairing the world, has been an integral part of Norma Geller’s life.
Those who’ve benefited from her compassion, selflessness and generosity...