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Holocaust can be taught from perspective of German solider

Ohio lawmaker draws backlash after suggesting schools should teach the Holocaust ‘from the perspective of a German soldier.’

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Rabbi’s misconduct involved a child. No one told his congregants

Reform congregation in Ohio comes to grips with revelations about one of its rabbis.

Ohio passes religious freedom bill supported by Jewish community

New law mandates that high schools accommodate religious beliefs during sporting events, including clothing and head coverings.

Ohio Senate hopeful suspends campaign, backs Trump's candidate

Bernie Moreno has suspended his run for Senator of Ohio, pledging to back any candidate endorsed for the position by Donald Trump.

Ohio university to eliminate Jewish studies professor

An Ohio university’s Holocaust Studies center is in jeopardy. These people are rallying to save it.

Ohio congressman apologizes for likening vax mandates to Nazism

Warren Davidson, Ohio GOP Congressman, apologizes for posting Nazi health card in attack on DC vaccine mandate.

Ohio congressman compares D.C. vaccine mandate to Nazi Germany

Warren Davidson, Ohio GOP Congressman, posts Nazi health card in attack on DC vaccine mandate.

Teen sues coaches who made him eat pepperoni pizza

Ohio high school football player sues coaches who forced him to eat pizza covered with pepperoni grease in violation of his Jewish beliefs.

Ohio State prof apologizes for using Jewish slur during lecture

A professor at Ohio State University has apologized for using an offensive Jewish slur while delivering a lecture.

Jewish Trump aide faces growing challenges for congressional run

Max Miller, a Jewish former Trump aide, was headed for a House seat in Ohio. Then his district disappeared.

After lengthy legal battle, Ohio house given okay to be a shul

Contentious legal dispute between The Aleksander Shul and University Heights, Ohio resolved as synagogue given special use permits.

Ohio governor addresses campus anti-Semitism in Hanukkah letter

Ohio Gov Mike DeWine wrote to university presidents asking them to combat the "alarming trend" of increasing anti-Semitism on campuses.

Ohio man gets jail term, fine for harassing Jewish neighbours

Columbus, Ohio man repeatedly threatened and yelled anti-Semitic obscenities at his Jewish neighbours, and also threw rocks at their house.

Senate candidate defends ad calling out opponent’s Jewishness

'Are we supposed to believe the most Christian values candidate is Jewish?' Ad by rival Republican rips Senate hopeful Josh Mandel.

GOP Ohio Senate hopeful accused of targeting Jewish opponent

GOP Ohio Senate candidate facing allegations he ran an anti-Semitic ad that accused his Jewish opponent of faking “Christian values.”

Ohio synagogue vandalized, kosher caterer robbed over two days

Jewish community in Columbus, Ohio speaking out after being targeted twice within two days in the same area.

Ohio Jewish teen attacked with bottle getting off school bus

13-year old Jewish girl was assaulted with a beer bottle as she got off her school bus by a woman driving by in a pickup truck.

Ohio park hit with swastika graffiti and 'extreme vandalism'

Powell, Ohio park complex sustains serious damage, after trail defaced with swastika and swimming pool trashed by unknown individuals.

Man who threatened Ohio Jewish Federation sentenced to 41 months

James Rearedon will serve 41 months in jail for making threats on social media toward an Ohio Jewish community center in 2019.

Ohio city hires private investigator to observe synagogue

A private investigator observed a Cleveland-area synagogue during the High Holidays. Its worshippers are outraged.

Ohio man charged for assaulting Jews at pro-Palestinian rally

Couple demonstrating with Israeli flag at rally were assaulted and had to be driven away from “big, angry crowd" by a police cruiser.

Ohio man given 20 yrs in prison for plotting to attack synagogue

Radicalized by ISIS propaganda, man told undercover FBI agent that he wanted to attack a Toledo synagogue and kill a rabbi.

Three sentenced for Ohio anti-Semitic incident

Anti-Semitic and swastika graffiti scrawled on a series of building over six-day period in 2020.

Swastika clad thief steals sign condemning anti-Semitic graffiti

Sign on Alliance, Ohio YWCA was a show of solidarity after building was defaced in July with anti-Semitic graffiti.

Ohio synagogue’s lawyer: Zoning case not about ‘public safety’

Lawyer for Aleksander Shul alleges that Cleveland suburb and its mayor used city building codes to keep synagogue from operating.

In upset, pro-Israel Democrat defeats far-left rival in Ohio

In defeat for the progressive wing of the Democratic party, pro-Israel moderate comes from behind to win primary for Ohio congressional seat

Jewish groups push to keep progressive candidate out of congress

Activists warn that if Nina Turner gains ground in her run for Congress in Ohio, it could mean trouble for Israel down the road.

Star of David with slash through it painted on Ohio YWCA

Similar hate graffiti was also discovered in other parts of Alliance, Ohio leaving residents wondering who was targeting their town.

Ohio city closes synagogue for violating building, zoning codes

After ongoing dispute with city, owner of Aleksander Shul now faces $65,000 fine and four years probation for alleged code violations.

Trump-endorsed Ohio Jewish candidate looking for upset GOP win

Max Miller, who served as a trustee of the US Holocaust Museum, pulled in $550,000 in the 2nd quarter in upstart bid to win GOP seat.

Ohio man pleads guilty to harassing Jewish neighbors

66-year old Columbus man had verbally harassed and threatened couple with anti-Semitic slurs and taunts about the Holocaust.

Trump lambasts Biden administration at Ohio rally

Former President holds first post-presidential rally in Ohio, urges his supporters to back Republicans in next year’s midterm elections.

Ohio HS football coach forces kosher player to eat pork

Player is forced to sit on chair in gym surrounded by teammates and eat a whole pepperoni pizza as punishment for missing previous practice.

Biden stops for ice cream

The President made a brief stop for a chocolate chip cone on his way through Cleveland, Ohio, to the great surprise of other customers.

Man's kippah burned, wife assaulted by pro-Palestinian mob

Jewish couple attempting to counter-protest pro-Palestinian rally assaulted and driven away by police for their own safety.

OH health chief hit by anti-Jewish backlash won’t run for Senate

Dr. Amy Acton resigned as Ohio's Health Department director last year following backlash over her COVID shutdown orders.

Columbus man facing hate crime charges for anti-Semitic tirade

A Columbus, Ohio man has been charged with a federal hate crime after harassing his neighbors by shouting anti-Semitic slurs and threats.

Jewish Trump aide eyeing challenge to pro-impeachment Republican

Max Miller, scion of philanthropic Cleveland family and ex-Trump aide, is considering challenging Republican who voted to impeach Trump.

Israel policy set to play a role in Ohio congressional race

Far-left contender for Democratic nomination in Ohio special election sparks fears among pro-Israel Democrats over refusal to condemn BDS.

Ohio’s Josh Mandel announces third run for Senate

“In Washington, I will pulverize the Uniparty – that cabal of Democrats and Republicans who sound the same and stand for nothing.”

Watch: Armed protests at Ohio statehouse

Ruptly provides footage of about 50 armed protesters at the Ohio statehouse providing a 'message of unity.'

Ohio lawmakers vote to launch Holocaust education commission

Amid concerns about Holocaust awareness in the US, Ohio votes to create Holocaust education commission.

Trump wins Ohio

Fox News calls Ohio for Trump, giving the president 18 electoral votes from the bellwether state.

Doctor who said she'd give Jews wrong meds loses certification

Ohio's medical board revokes medical training certificate of Lara Kollab, over tweets in which she said she'd give Jews wrong medication.

Ohio Governor tests positive for coronavirus

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine tests positive for coronavirus, says he's not experiencing symptoms.

Ohio: Jewish DoH director resigns after anti-Semitic backlash

Ohio’s Jewish Health Department director, who faced an anti-Semitic backlash over stay-at-home orders, resigns.

Ohio lawmaker calls Jewish state health director a 'globalist'

Ohio State Representative under fire for calling state's Jewish department of health chief a 'globalist' for extending stay-at-home orders.

Biden wins Ohio Democratic primary

Former US Vice President is the only candidate remaining in the race, but Senator Bernie Sanders was still on the Ohio ballot.

Ohio: Senator's wife compares exit plan to Nazi Germany

Wife of Ohio state senator compares Jewish health chief’s support for reopening plan to Nazi Germany.

Watch: Israeli flag removed from Ohio college display

BDS activist filmed cutting down Israeli flag from display at Columbus State Community College in Ohio.

Jewish community 'not safe' from Ohio man who threatened JCC

Judge rules man who threatened Youngstown Jewish Community Center online should remain in prison.

Ohio man who attacked 'Jewish' man fails to show up for prison

Ohio man convicted of attacking someone he believed Jewish now wanted by FBI after failing to show up to begin serving his prison term.

Medical resident fired over anti-Semitism requests hearing

Arab American medical resident who was fired over series of anti-Semitic social media comments looks to appeal decision.

Man arrested for threatening Ohio JCC pleads not guilty

20-year-old arrested for making threats towards Jewish community center in Ohio appears in court, pleads not guilty.

Ohio man arrested for online threat against Youngstown JCC

Search reveals assault weapons, ammunition, and anti-Semitic propaganda in suspect's home.

Ohio shooter praised Satan, obsessed with killing

How did the Ohio killer buy a rifle? Classmates say he was investigated by the police for making a 'hit list' and 'rape list.'

Trump speaks on Texas, Ohio mass shootings

President Trump delivers remarks from White House Diplomatic Reception Room, addresses shootings.

Dayton shooter carried at least 100 rounds

Dayton Police say 24-year-old behind Saturday night's shooting wore a bulletproof vest, mask and hearing protection.

Ohio shooter identified, gunman's sister was one of the victims

Connor Betts, a 24-year old 'young white male' killed 9 and injured 27 in less than a minute with an assault-style rifle.

At least 9 killed in Ohio shooting

At least 16 others injured after police called to deal with an "active shooter" in Dayton, Ohio. Shooter confirmed dead.