Ohio

Suspect smashes windows at JD Vance's Cincinnati residence, arrested by US authorities

The Vance family was not home during the incident, as they had returned to Washington, Vance confirmed on X/Twitter

US Vice President JD Vance attends a Breitbart News policy event in Washington, November 20, 2025; illustrative.
Michele Weiss, the mayor of University Heights, Ohio, (L) and Justin Brasch, the mayor of White Plains, New York (R).

Michele Weiss and Justin Brasch mark milestones as first Orthodox Jewish mayors in their cities

 Hebrew Pentateuch (from 900-1188) written in typical Hebrew oriental book hand.

Hebrew Union College, Ohio AG reach deal to protect 600,000 rare books, papers in Jewish collection

1,200 flags planted in Kibbutz Nir Oz to commemorate the victims of October 7.

Cleveland and Kissufim mark October 7 as almost all kibbutz members prepare to return by summer


Ohio official who faced antisemitic backlash, considering a Senate run

Acton resigned as health director in June after her stay-at-home orders to stem the coronavirus crisis sparked threats and protests.

Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio lawmakers vote to launch Holocaust education commission

The commission will “promote public awareness of issues relating to Holocaust and genocide memorial and education through public education programs.”

Columbus, Ohio.

Man leaves $3,000 tip for a beer at Cleveland restaurant closing for virus

The restaurant owner called the "incredibly kind and grand gesture" unbelievable, but "symbolic of the kind of quality folks we have known at Nighttown all these years."

Empty bottle and the glass of beer on wooden table

Columbus Jewish couple say they were victims of hate crime by neighbor

According to Tiffany Kinney, the neighbor said, “I’ll put a bullet through your head like Hitler.”

THOUSANDS OF New Yorkers gather in Foley Square last week at the No Hate. No Fear. solidarity march against the rise of antisemitism

Jewish activists working to ‘get out the vote’ in vital battleground Ohio

Trump is currently leading Biden in the Buckeye State, giving him a chance of 58 out 100 to win there again.

Campaign signs supporting U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden are displayed on a lawn in Cleveland, Ohio, US, October 25, 2020.

Iranian diplomat turned US professor accused of crimes against humanity

Mahallati’s aim at the UN was to "obfuscate and lie to the international community about mass crimes perpetrated by the Iranian regime.”

Jafar Mahallati speaks at TEDxTehran

Swastika, other graffiti spray-painted on Jewish buildings in Cleveland

Graffiti also was discovered on a supermarket across the street that has been vandalized previously.

A swastika and other rude and antisemtic phrases spray painted onto buildings, including the Waxman Torah Center in Cleveland, Ohio, July 27, 2020.

Ohio Rep. tells constituents to 'STOP GETTING TESTED' for COVID-19

"Are you tired of living in a dictatorship yet?" Vitale said. "It is giving the government an excuse to claim something is happening that is not happening at the magnitude they say it is happening."

Nursing students graduate from OSU during an online commencement ceremony amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Columbus.

Ohio city vows to take in unwanted statues amid calls to topple them

Calling itself a Statuary Sanctuary City, Newton Falls has promised to be a home for any statues of historical figures with legacies marred by racism or slavery.

A sign reading "Hate Has No Home Here" hangs by the statue of Civil War Confederate General Robert E. Lee, ahead of the one year anniversary of 2017 Charlottesville "Unite the Right" protests, in Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S., August 10, 2018

Jewish health official resigns after antisemitic backlash amid COVID-19

Acton, whose resignation was official on Thursday, will become the chief health adviser to Gov. Mike DeWine.

A militia group from Ohio protests against the state's extended stay-at-home order to help slow the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) demonstrate at the Capitol building in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. April 20, 2020.