Ohio, United States

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Jeff Goldblum Shares the Yiddish Music He Grew Up With

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Nov

Jeff Goldblum, celebrated actor and jazz pianist, reflects on his Jewish upbringing and the Yiddish music that shaped his childhood.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Who is Dr. Mark Hyman, the Jewish doctor who promoted RFK Jr.?

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 20 Nov

Dr. Mark Hyman, a prominent Jewish physician known for promoting functional medicine and dietary supplements, was instrumental in supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial appointment in the Trump administration.

0 Culture Jewish Law

To fight hate, these Brooklyn-based nonprofit professionals wrote a comic book together

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 20 Nov

We Are Brooklyn: Stories of Hope is a new comic book that features personal narratives highlighting diverse cultural intersections in Brooklyn, developed by nonprofit professionals participating in the We Are All Brooklyn Fellowship Against Hate.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Why Neo-Nazis marched in Ohio this weekend, and almost every weekend in the U.S.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Nov

Neo-Nazi rallies have become alarmingly frequent across the United States, with hundreds occurring since 2016, driven by small white supremacist groups seeking attention online.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Why Neo-Nazis marched in Ohio this weekend, and almost every weekend in the U.S.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Nov

Neo-Nazi rallies have become alarmingly frequent across the United States, with hundreds occurring since 2016, driven by small white supremacist groups seeking attention online.

0 Antisemitism Politics

White House, Ohio governor condemn neo-Nazi rally in downtown Columbus

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 18 Nov

A neo-Nazi rally in Columbus, Ohio, involving masked individuals waving Nazi flags and spreading antisemitic rhetoric, has been widely condemned by various officials, including the White House and Ohio's Republican Governor Mike DeWine.

0 Sports Culture

Is Jake Paul Jewish? The boxer fighting Mike Tyson live on Netflix has Jewish ancestry.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 15 Nov

Jake Paul, a multi-talented YouTube star and professional boxer, identifies with a rich tapestry of ethnic backgrounds, including Jewish ancestry.

0 Communities History

I research disappearing small-town Jewish communities. I’m finding the best of America.

Austin Reid in JTA · 15 Nov

Through his research into small-town Jewish communities in Ohio and New York, Austin Reid unveils the vital cultural and historical contributions these communities have made to American society.

0 Communities History

I research disappearing small-town Jewish communities. I’m finding the best of America.

Austin Reid in JTA · 15 Nov

Through his research into small-town Jewish communities in Ohio and New York, Austin Reid unveils the vital cultural and historical contributions these communities have made to American society.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The “Violence, Here & There” Edition

Promised Podcast · 14 Nov

In this episode, the hosts discuss recent Israeli military actions in northern Gaza, examining the implications and ethics of these operations amid accusations of ethnic cleansing.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump AG nominee Matt Gaetz has left a trail of antisemitic comments

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Nov

The nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump has sparked significant controversy due to Gaetz's history of antisemitic remarks and actions.

0 Education Culture

Trump plans to reinstate school prayer. Our readers remember times Christianity came up in class

Mira Fox in Forward · 12 Nov

The discussion on the intersection of religion and public education resurfaces with President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to reinstate school prayer, challenging the 1962 Supreme Court decision on the issue.

0 Education Culture

Trump plans to reinstate school prayer. Our readers remember times Christianity came up in class

Mira Fox in Forward · 12 Nov

The discussion on the intersection of religion and public education resurfaces with President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to reinstate school prayer, challenging the 1962 Supreme Court decision on the issue.

0 Holocaust Communities

A reunion project for Holocaust survivors and their families runs a race against time

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 9 Nov

The Holocaust Reunion Project, founded by genealogists Jennifer Mendelsohn and Adina Newman, is actively working to reconnect Holocaust survivors and their families through DNA testing and genealogical research.

0 Sports Culture

20 Jewish men’s and women’s college basketball players to watch in 2024-25

Greg Levinsky in JTA · 8 Nov

Jewish athletes are making significant contributions to NCAA men's and women's college basketball for the 2024-25 season.

0 Politics Communities

‘Deja vu all over again’: HIAS stares down 4 more years under Trump, a president hostile to the immigrants it aids

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 8 Nov

HIAS, a Jewish immigration aid organization, is bracing for challenges as Donald Trump returns to the presidency, having previously opposed immigrant-friendly policies.

0 Politics Culture

Did the Democrats Gaslight Themselves?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Nov

The panel discusses the Democratic Party's blame game following Kamala Harris's concession speech and the implications of Donald Trump's election victory in 2024.

0 Politics Leadership

Did the Democrats Gaslight Themselves?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Nov

The episode examines the Democratic Party's post-election quandaries following Kamala Harris's concession speech, highlighting intra-party conflicts and public perception issues.

0 Politics Culture

Did the Democrats Gaslight Themselves?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Nov

The panel discusses the Democratic Party's blame game following Kamala Harris's concession speech and the implications of Donald Trump's election victory in 2024.

0 Education Culture

Is it OK to sing and text at the same time?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 7 Nov

A research team at Gross Schechter Day School in Cleveland, supported by educator Miriam Heller Stern, has developed an innovative curriculum that integrates arts and culture with Jewish text study, exemplified by lessons combining texts like Pirkei Avot with pop culture such as "The Music Man" and Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror."

0 Communities Education

Inbox: Issue 1035

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 6 Nov

The article highlights several topics, emphasizing the unique challenges and contributions of various individuals and communities.

0 Politics Leadership

The Trump Triumph

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 6 Nov

The hosts discuss Donald Trump's unexpected electoral victory in 2024, comparing it to his 2016 win, and analyze the political climate that led to this outcome.

0 Politics Communities

79% of Jews voted for Kamala Harris, according to largest preliminary exit poll

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 6 Nov

Preliminary exit polls from the National Election Pool suggest that 79% of Jewish voters supported Kamala Harris, continuing the trend of Jewish support for Democrats in national elections.

0 Politics Israel

Trump appears close to victory, promising to reshape the United States and its relationship with Israel

JTA · 6 Nov

As the U.S. presidential election results were being finalized, Donald Trump seemed poised for a possible return to the presidency, signaling potential shifts in U.S. domestic policy and its relationship with Israel.

0 Politics Israel

How Trump will approach the Middle East in a second term

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 6 Nov

Former President Donald Trump's potential approach to the Middle East in a second term remains ambiguous, marked by silence on key events and contradictory messages.

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