Tag: Ohio
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...
Akron High Arts Festival 2017 opens Sept. 15, adds music and film
Starting next Friday, Akronites will have 23 days to check out and vote on visual art, music and film, as venues around the downtown showcase artists' entries during the High Arts Festival 2017.
Formerly known as...
The moment that changed everything, captured on film
During the 1967 Six-Day War, against all odds, Israel fought for her life on all borders with Egypt, Jordan and Syria. Not only did the fledgling Jewish state survive the onslaught, but it also...