Ohio

Democrats notch historic governor wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio amid midterm surge

A total of three dozen governor races were on the ballot in the elections, with US President Donald Trump's unpopularity and the cost of living at the top of voters' minds, alongside local concerns.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott hugs his daughter, Audrey Abbott, after delivering a concession speech at an election night rally during the US midterm elections in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026.
"I Voted" stickers are seen on a table on the last day of early voting at the Cuyahoga Board of Elections on November 1, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ohio Senate race between Israel supporters becomes proxy battle for AIPAC versus J Street

People cast their ballots on the first day of early voting for the US midterm elections, in New York, on October 24, 2026.

US midterm elections 2026: Four key House races that could determine control of Congress

US President Donald Trump points toward supporters at the end of a campaign rally for US Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in Youngstown, Ohio, US, October 12, 2026

Trump backs Ramaswamy attack ad as Republican Ohio governor condemns it


First Druze Jewish Agency envoy to the US spoke about Israel's fallen soldiers

Kamal Mreeh - the first senior Druze envoy of the Jewish Agency - spoke about the unique relationship between the Druze and Jewish populations in Israel.

 First Druze Jewish Agency envoy to the US spoke about Israel's fallen soldiers.

Ohio adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

In Executive Order 2022-06D, called “Defining and Combating Antisemitism”, Governor DeWine encouraged “all federal and local governments and governmental agencies and entities to adopt it as well.”

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Hebrew Union College to end Cincinnati rabbinical program amid controversy

The decision comes after years of declining revenue and enrollment at the school — and months of bitter debate across the Reform community.

 The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 21, 2019. Under a new proposal, HUC is considering ending its rabbinical program in Cincinnati but maintaining the archives.

Security guard at Ohio Jewish school arrested after threats on social media

“I’m at a Jewish school and about to make it everyone’s problem,” read the caption of one picture of Develin holding a gun posted to his social media account on March 11.

 Part of the skyline of Akron, Ohio, May 2020.

Josh Mandel gives bizarre answer about in Israel in debate with black candidate

It's not clear what slavery, Ethiopian immigration, or the alliance between US Jews and Blacks in the civil rights era had to do with the Iranian threat.

 Ohio Republican U S Sen. candidate Josh Mandel speaks to supporters during his election night rally in Columbus, Ohio, November 6, 2012

‘Christian veterans’ harrass Jewish Democrat over COVID laws

The ordeal started when state Rep. Casey Weinstein, a Democrat from Hudson, Ohio, was confronted at his home Jan. 23 by a group of around 35 men.

 A group of men protest outside of Rep. Casey Weinstein’s home.

Ohio incentives for Intel chip plant will top $2B, including $600M 'onshoring grant'

Intel formally announced plans for the factories, called fabs on January 21. They will employ 3,000 workers at an average salary of $135,000.

An Intel logo is seen at the company's offices in Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv October 24, 2011.

Cleveland Jewish News expands into Akron with acquisition of local paper

CJN’s publisher, the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company, announced Dec. 21 its plans to begin serving the Jewish population of Akron, Ohio.

 Part of the skyline of Akron, Ohio, May 2020.

Ohio GOP Senate candidate questions Jewish faith of frontrunner

Mark Pukita regarding Josh Mandel: "All I did in an ad was pointed out that Josh is going around saying he's got the Bible in one hand and the constitution in the other. But he's Jewish."

 Ohio Republican U S Sen. candidate Josh Mandel speaks to supporters during his election night rally in Columbus, Ohio, November 6, 2012

Jewish Trump wannabe cuddles with antisemites in Senate race - opinion

Welcome to the bitter, hate-filled world of Josh Mandel, the 44-year-old former state treasurer and state representative who wants to become Ohio's next senator.

Josh Mandel