August 25, 2025
Ohio Jewish Communities
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ISRAEL AT WAR
DM Katz calls up 60,000 reservists.
Israel marks the first yartzheit of the Gaza 6, including American Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
A whistleblower accuses the UN and WFP of refusing IDF assistance and coordination efforts.
Congressman Greg Landsman returns from Israel with new hope of ending the war and seeing the hostages return.
CNN speaks with former Hamas hostage Eliya Cohen.
The IDF exacts revenge on the terrorist who kidnapped Yarden Bibas.
A look at Qatar's lobbyist in DC, James Moran.
Rev. Johnnie Moore of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is now under 24 hour armed protection amid death threats to him at his NoVa home.
French police investigate vandalism against Jewish vacationers in the Alps.
Israel will acquire a KC-46 refueling aircraft.
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis protest across the country on behalf of a hostage deal.
Eighty rabbis call for balancing Israel's true defensive needs with the humanitarian suffering in Gaza.
ON CAPITOL SQUARE
The Columbus Crew gets an exemption to the MLS ban on the display of Israeli and Palestinian flags, saying fans may show Palestinian flags in support of Wessam Abou Ali.
An Ohio man admits to hate crimes after attacking Jews at Ohio State.
Libs of Tik Tok unfairly target State Rep. Ismail Mohamed.
The City of Columbus loses again on its efforts to bypass state gun laws with local restrictions.
At the request of the Secretary of the Army, Gov. DeWine sends 150 national guardsmen to DC. (And, the Dispatch looks at the Governor's use of task forces to craft solutions to major problems.)
ODOT says the proposed Browns stadium would be too tall and interfere with air traffic at Hopkins.
And, One Columbus announces a leadership transition as Kenny McDonald will step down.
ON CAPITOL HILL AND AROUND THE COUNTRY
AAUP and the Association of American Geographers endorse Israel boycotts.
A renowned trauma expert is banned from teaching at the Omega Institute after making antisemitic comments during a lecture. Seb Gorka says Tucker Carlson is "basically" a new "Pat Buchanan."
DHS announces $110 million in homeland security funding.
A Massachusetts man is sentenced to prison for threats against Israel's consulate and local houses of worship. Education's OCR opens an investigation into Haverford College.
GWU suspends its JVP chapter through 2026.
Secretary Rubio sanctions ICC officials.
Sen. Moreno says Colombia must make a choice: the US, or China.
And, the US Postal Services honors Elie Wiesel with a new stamp.
ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Donald Trump may end mail-in voting.
Pat Fischer ends his race for Jennifer Brunner's Supreme Court seat after the state GOP endorses another candidate.
Sherrod Brown makes it official: he's running again for a seat in the US Senate; he announces a first day fundraising total of $3.6 million.
Allison Russo announces a run for Secretary of State.
Vivek Ramaswamy wants strong educational standards.
Here's a deep dive into Ohio's redistricting process.
A state senate primary for a Republican seat in Warren County heats up.
And, Texas Democrats return to the state to pass a new congressional map.
THE JEWISH WORLD
A British MP says he will ban kosher meat.
A German court rules that a Holocaust memorial can deny entry to those wearing keffiyehs.
FM Sa'ar raises Israel's diplomatic flag once again in Zambia.
His Holiness Pope Leo will make Lebanon his first foreign trip.
Israel performs the first-ever spinal cord transplant.
Armenian-Azerbaijani peace moves offer hope for the "mountain Jews" of the Caucasus.
IN THE MEDIA
ADL, Conference of Presidents, Hillel, and JFNA urge universities to refocus on making campuses safe.
The ADL has a new report on a white supremacist forum inspiring school shooters.SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS OF THE WEEK
WORTH A READ
Cassette tapes are making a comeback, thanks to Taylor Swift. 66 years ago this week, Hawaii became the 50th state. And yes, you can now buy used cars on Amazon.