Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Lahmeyer, pastor who says Antichrist will be Jewish, drops out of Oklahoma GOP runoff

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 17 Jun

Jackson Lahmeyer, a pastor from Oklahoma who supports Israel and controversially preaches that the Antichrist will have Jewish heritage, has withdrawn from a Republican primary runoff for a congressional seat.

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Lahmeyer, pastor who says Antichrist will be Jewish, heads to Oklahoma GOP runoff

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Jun

Jackson Lahmeyer, an evangelical pastor known for his controversial belief that the Antichrist will be of Jewish heritage, is advancing to a runoff in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District Republican primary.

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Trump-backed Oklahoma congressional candidate supports Israel — and says the Antichrist will be Jewish

JTA · 15 Jun

Jackson Lahmeyer, a pastor from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has gained political prominence with endorsements from high-profile figures like former President Donald Trump.

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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.

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Jewish families and a rabbi ask to join lawsuit to block Oklahoma Jewish charter school

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 6 Apr

In Oklahoma, a group of seven residents, including a rabbi and Jewish families, backed by organizations like the ACLU, are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit to prevent the establishment of the nation's first Jewish public charter school.

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Backers of Jewish charter school launch federal challenge in Oklahoma

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 25 Mar

Supporters of a Jewish charter school in Oklahoma City have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's prohibition on religious charter schools.

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The promised land is… Oklahoma? Inside Tulsa’s campaign to court young Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 23 Mar

Tulsa, Oklahoma, traditionally seen as a tumbleweed town, is drawing attention for its unique initiative, "Tulsa Tomorrow," which actively recruits young Jews to relocate to the city.

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Is it OK that only a third of American Jews are Zionists?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 10 Mar

A survey shows only one-third of American Jews identify as Zionists, sparking debate about the evolving nature of Zionism in the Jewish community.

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Oklahoma board denies proposal for Jewish charter school — and lawyers up ahead of expected legal battle

Grace Gilson in Forward · 10 Feb

The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board has denied an application from the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation to establish a virtual Jewish charter school, prompting the organization to prepare a legal challenge.

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Oklahoma board denies proposal for Jewish charter school — and lawyers up ahead of expected legal battle

JTA · 10 Feb

The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board unanimously denied an application by the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation to establish a virtual Jewish charter school, citing previous state Supreme Court rulings against religious charter schools.

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Tulsa’s Jewish community pushes back on Oklahoma Jewish charter school proposal

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 15 Jan

The Jewish community leaders in Tulsa are opposing a proposal for a publicly funded Jewish charter school in Oklahoma, expressing concerns over the lack of local consultation and potential destabilization of existing Jewish institutions.

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American Jewry’s future lies not on the coasts but in its heartland

eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Jan

As American Jewish communities face unprecedented challenges including rising antisemitism and expectations to distance from Israel, there is a pressing need to broaden focus beyond the coastal metropolitan hubs to smaller communities in America's heartland.

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The rabbi running a digital clubhouse for Jewish hockey fanatics

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 26 Dec 2025

In his role as both a Chabad rabbi and a Canadian hockey enthusiast, Zvi Hershcovich has creatively combined his passions by creating the online community @JewishHockey.

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Jewish group revives religious charter school fight in Oklahoma, months after test case stalled at Supreme Court

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 21 Nov 2025

Leveraging legal maneuvers in Oklahoma, the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is reviving the contentious issue of religious charter schools, a topic the U.S. Supreme Court failed to resolve in a previous deadlocked decision.

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Jewish group revives push for public funding for religious schools that stalled at Supreme Court

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 21 Nov 2025

The National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is pushing for the creation of a publicly funded virtual Jewish high school in Oklahoma, intended to test the constitutionality of government funding for religious charter schools.

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Showing Up as Jews for the Benefit of All

Sapir · 12 Nov 2025

Lynn and Stacy Schusterman discuss the evolution of their philanthropic endeavors, emphasizing the integration of both Jewish and secular causes as fundamental aspects of their giving philosophy.

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How often does Tim Blake Nelson think about ancient Greece?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 15 Sep 2025

Tim Blake Nelson, a multifaceted creative force in the entertainment world, delves into themes of ancient Greek philosophy, authoritarianism, and morality in his works.

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Can we plan for an American Jewish future?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 22 Jul 2025

In an exploration of the American Jewish community's future, Jewish leaders and thinkers conducted "war games" to envision possible scenarios for the next 25 years.

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When anti-Zionism wins: What Mamdani’s rise reveals about the future of Jewish political power

eJewishPhilanthropy · 25 Jun 2025

Zohran Mamdani's victory as the Democratic mayoral nominee in New York City, a demographic stronghold for Jews, is a significant marker of change in American political dynamics, particularly concerning Israel.

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Can 'Ms.' magazine catch a new wave of feminism?

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 13 Jun 2025

The documentary "Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print," explores the complex legacy of Ms. magazine, co-founded by Jewish journalist Gloria Steinem as part of the second wave feminism movement.

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Supreme Court deadlock blocks Oklahoma’s plan for religious charter school, in pivotal case

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 22 May 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court reached a 4-4 deadlock, leaving in place a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that prevents the establishment of a publicly funded religious charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School.

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The “Not a Citadel, a Sanhedrin” Edition

Promised Podcast · 26 Mar 2025

Marking the centennial of the Hebrew University's founding in Jerusalem, the episode dives into the significance of its establishment amidst a politically charged environment and global hopes for a Jewish academic haven.

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Stephen Bronfman starts new global Jewish climate fund to counter Trump's cuts to environmental protection

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Mar 2025

Stephen Bronfman has launched the Jewish Climate Trust to mobilize Jewish philanthropic efforts towards combating climate change, particularly in light of Donald Trump's environmental policy rollbacks.

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Jewish organizations must answer for this moment

eJewishPhilanthropy · 18 Feb 2025

Jewish organizations need an urgent overhaul as they face a critical moment in their mission to combat antisemitism, according to Joe Roberts, the executive director of the Jewish Federation of Tulsa.

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Strong resolve, weakened means: Jews try to keep focus on immigration and refugees under Trump 2.0

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 6 Feb 2025

Rabbi Dan Kaiman and his congregation in Tulsa face a daunting challenge under President Trump's renewed immigration policies, which have frozen refugee resettlement grants.

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