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US government sues Ohio hospital over wrongful firing of surgeon for 'being Jewish'

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against a hospital in Ohio after it allegedly fired one of its surgeons for 'being Jewish.'

The headquarters of The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seen in Washington, D.C. Sunday, 16th May 2021
US Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) speaks on stage on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 09, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

Republican campaign staffer fired over use of SS soldiers in Facebook profile photo - report

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.

Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms

Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former director of the Ohio Department of Health, is fitted with a microphone during a rally on April 28, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ohio Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton attacked at Canfield Fair


Masked men with Nazi symbols march through Ohio, footage shows

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

 A group of masked individuals brandishing Nazi symbols walking through Ohio.

Discovering disappearing small-town Jewish communities in the US shows America's best - opinion

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

 The Junior Congregation of B'nai Israel of Auburn, New York in a photo from the "Golden Jubilee Journal" created by members to mark the synagogue's 50th anniversary in May 1953.

I’m Haitian and Jewish, I refuse to have my identities be weaponized

I bring a unique perspective to this issue as the child of both Haitian and Jewish parents who worked tirelessly for community safety and democracy here in the United States.

 A mural is displayed in an alley in downtown Springfield, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2024.

Springfield, Ohio, rabbi will meet with local Haitian leaders after disparaging community

Rabbi Cary Kozberg of Springfield, Ohio, apologized for disparaging remarks about the Haitian migrant community, pledging to engage with local leaders.

 Rabbi Cary Kozberg.

Trump pledges to deport Haitians from Ohio city, Biden calls for attacks to stop

The majority of the 15,000 Haitians in Springfield are there legally. Trump's longstanding pledge to conduct mass deportations usually refers to those in the country illegally.

 Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024

Nearly 200 Jewish gravestones vandalized in Ohio

The JCGC and federation called for those seeking to help to donate to the JCGC’s monument repair fund. 

 Beth Abraham Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.

Ohio court bars Hebrew Union College from selling rare books amid financial woes

Ohio Attorney General blocks Hebrew Union College's rare book sale amid financial crisis, citing concerns over donor intent and potential legal violations.

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'Save Ireland from the Jews' banners hung over Cincinnati overpasses

The American Jewish Committee said Sunday that the banner was outrageous and antisemitic, and thanked officials for removing the display.

 Banners calling to "save Ireland from the Jews" were hung over Cincinnati, Ohio overpasses on Sunday, American Jewish organizations reported.

Ohio police chief under investigation for antisemitic messages

Ohio Police Chief Brian Gerhard is under fire for racist, antisemitic, and homophobic content that allegedly dates back to 2019.

 Cleveland Police officers on bicycles separate protesters near the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio,

Ohio boy who planned synagogue attack ordered by judge to write book report

The judge sentence the boy to a year of probation and ordered that he submit a book report to the probation department about Carl Lutz.

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