Indiana, United States

eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 May

Roy Bchler, director of the Jewish Community Relations Council at the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, emphasizes the critical role of civic engagement and advocacy in combating rising antisemitism.

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Indiana synagogue that shaped Reform movement is sold — and will become a coffee shop, event space

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 May

The historic 1867 Ahavas Achim synagogue in Lafayette, Indiana, known for its significant role in the Reform movement, has been sold and is set to become a coffee shop and event space.

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Indiana synagogue that shaped Reform movement is sold — and will become a coffee shop, event space

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 May

The historic 1867 Ahavas Achim synagogue in Lafayette, Indiana, known for its significant role in the Reform movement, has been sold and is set to become a coffee shop and event space.

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Indiana synagogue that shaped Reform movement is sold — and will become a coffee shop, event space

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 May

The historic 1867 Ahavas Achim synagogue in Lafayette, Indiana, known for its significant role in the Reform movement, has been sold and is set to become a coffee shop and event space.

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Indiana synagogue that shaped Reform movement is sold — and will become a coffee shop, event space

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 May

The historic 1867 Ahavas Achim synagogue in Lafayette, Indiana, known for its significant role in the Reform movement, has been sold and is set to become a coffee shop and event space.

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Indiana synagogue that shaped Reform movement is sold — and will become a coffee shop, event space

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 May

The historic 1867 Ahavas Achim synagogue in Lafayette, Indiana, known for its significant role in the Reform movement, has been sold and is set to become a coffee shop and event space.

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An Indiana town had no Jewish cemetery. When its mayor died, it built one

Austin Albanese in Forward · 27 Apr

Marcus Levy, a respected mayor of Aurora, Indiana, in 1871, passed away, creating a unique situation as the town lacked a Jewish cemetery.

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An Indiana town had no Jewish cemetery. When its mayor died, it built one

Austin Albanese in Forward · 27 Apr

Marcus Levy, a respected mayor of Aurora, Indiana, in 1871, passed away, creating a unique situation as the town lacked a Jewish cemetery.

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Pete Hegseth compares media to the Pharisees, ancient Jewish sect derided by Christians

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Apr

Pete Hegseth recently likened the media to the Pharisees, a Jewish sect from antiquity portrayed negatively in the New Testament.

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On the record and off the court: Meet the only Jewish player on the NCAA championship team

Adam Finkel in JTA · 10 Apr

Harrison Hochberg, a University of Michigan junior and dedicated fan of the school's basketball program, became part of the NCAA Division I men's basketball championship-winning team, even though he didn't play in the final game.

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Wisconsin mosque leader detained by ICE in latest case tied to US antisemitism concerns

Grace Gilson in JTA · 6 Apr

Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, has been detained by ICE following accusations of lying about past convictions related to his pro-Palestinian activities, which have been deemed by the Secretary of State as antithetical to U.S. interests in combating antisemitism.

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Jews paused Indiana’s abortion ban — by turning a religious freedom law against the evangelical right

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 31 Mar

In response to Indiana's abortion ban enacted after the Dobbs decision, Elly Cohen co-founded Hoosier Jews for Choice, challenging the law using the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

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Jews paused Indiana’s abortion ban — by turning a religious freedom law against the evangelical right

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 31 Mar

In response to Indiana's abortion ban enacted after the Dobbs decision, Elly Cohen co-founded Hoosier Jews for Choice, challenging the law using the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

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Feminism’s Jewish Problem

Nicole Lampert in Tablet · 30 Mar

Nicole Lampert discusses Phyllis Chesler's observations on the fracture within modern feminism over Zionism and antisemitism.

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My Favorite Aunt Was A Bold Artist Ahead of Her Time

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 27 Mar

Anna Walinska, a trailblazing artist, left an indelible mark with her prolific body of work, yet struggled with recognition both during her life and posthumously.

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Laura Loomer and other Jewish conservatives sound alarm over Tucker Carlson’s White House access

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 24 Feb

Jewish conservatives like Laura Loomer and Mark Levin are voicing alarm over Tucker Carlson's cozy access to the Trump White House in light of his recent antisemitic comments and criticisms of Israel.

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Indiana Jews race to reclaim a synagogue that shaped the Reform movement