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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. 

Ohio court bars Hebrew Union College from selling rare books amid financial woes

Ohio Attorney General blocks Hebrew Union College's rare book sale amid financial crisis, citing concerns over donor intent and potential legal violations.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
08/06/2024

'Save Ireland from the Jews' banners hung over Cincinnati overpasses

The American Jewish Committee said Sunday that the banner was outrageous and antisemitic, and thanked officials for removing the display.

Ohio police chief under investigation for antisemitic messages

Ohio Police Chief Brian Gerhard is under fire for racist, antisemitic, and homophobic content that allegedly dates back to 2019.

Ohio boy who planned synagogue attack ordered by judge to write book report

The judge sentence the boy to a year of probation and ordered that he submit a book report to the probation department about Carl Lutz.

By REUTERS
19/12/2023

Ohio boy, 13, faces hearing on charges of planning mass shooting at synagogue

The plan was allegedly posted on the messaging platform Discord and subsequently reported to law enforcement.

By REUTERS
14/12/2023

Ohio church shows its love for the IDF, Cincinnati Bengals NFL team

“Who Dey,” to football cognoscenti, is the iconic cheer used by fans of the Bengals to indicate their approval when the team scores or wins a game.

Ohio couple moves to Israel to make a dent, and couldn't be happier

The Jerusalem residents, who made aliyah in February, started making a dent in Cincinnati, Ohio. Now they're trying to do the same in Israel.

By HOWARD BLAS
18/11/2023

Jewish students assaulted and Hillel targeted at Ohio State

The attackers uttered the words “K–e Zionist” and asked the victims what their religion was.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
17/11/2023
Swastika on a wall (illustrative)

Swastikas found on gravestones at Cleveland Jewish cemetery

The Cleveland Jewish Federation called the vandalism "absolutely sickening."

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