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0 Israel Education

Loving Israel does not require an apology

Contributing Author in eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 May

Rabbi Yael Dadoun argues for reshaping how Israel is discussed, particularly when teaching future generations in Jewish communities.

0 Art Communities

Cleveland-area Jews are about to lose an iconic mid-century synagogue building

Alanna E. Cooper in JTA · 27 May

The Fairmount Temple, an emblematic synagogue in Beachwood, Ohio, designed by the renowned architect Percival Goodman, is set to be demolished as part of a plan to build senior housing on its site.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Zoned-Out // An official is right about the reek, just not about its source

Avi Shafran in Ami · 21 May 2025

Amid ongoing issues of antisemitism in the U.S., Forestburgh, New York, has become embroiled in a legal battle over alleged discriminatory zoning practices.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Man burns library books on Jewish history, including Anne Frank’s diary, in Jewish suburb of Cleveland

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 14 May 2025

In a disturbing incident in a predominantly Jewish suburb of Cleveland, a man checked out and then burned numerous library books on Jewish history, including a copy of Anne Frank's diary, as well as materials related to Black and LGBTQ topics.

0 Communities Holidays

Jewish women are braiding challah and hair to mark the release of Israeli hostage Agam Berger

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 30 Jan 2025

In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and inspiration, Jewish women worldwide are braiding their hair and challah to honor Agam Berger, the Israeli soldier recently released after being held hostage by Hamas.

0 Politics Culture

Joshmentum: Across the United States, voters are embracing the Jewish Josh

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Nov 2024

In the 2024 U.S. election cycle, Jewish politicians named Josh have gained prominence, with Josh Stein winning the gubernatorial race in North Carolina, joining Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania and Josh Green in Hawaii as Jewish governors.

0 Politics Communities

Shontel Brown defeats Nina Turner with support from Cleveland’s Jewish community

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 4 Aug 2021

In a significant political development, Shontel Brown won a contentious Democratic primary election for a House seat in Cleveland, with notable support from the local Jewish community.