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"Whoever perpetuated the idea that you can burn us out of Cleveland... deny our ideas or press us and frighten us, picked the wrong community," said local Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk.

“Guest and team member safety will always be our top priority and there is no place for antisemitic – or any form of – hate speech in our neighborhoods," said the interim president of Applebee’s.

Jewish institutions flourish when they remain engaged with the broader world. By reclaiming these forgotten histories, we do more than celebrate the past – we set a foundation for the future.

When Rabbi Ari Jun learned that faith leaders were invited to speak at a rally in Cincinnati against neo-Nazis and white supremacy, he quickly responded that he would be there.

Local police reportedly said that "even though the demonstration was carried out without a permit, it was legal." 

The study found a sustained increase in the usage of murder verbs such as "kill" and "murder" across all film genres, with a particularly notable rise in crime films.

In my 30-plus years of facilitating public Hanukkah menorah lightings in Columbus, Ohio, I have seen their impact on people from all backgrounds and levels of religious observance.

Around a dozen masked individuals carrying Nazi flags marched in downtown Columbus on Saturday, drawing swift condemnation from the White House and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.

The group can be heard chanting racial slurs as they march.

Small-town synagogues often function not just as religious institutions but as unique centers for education and community engagement.