Oklahoma

Trump administration to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6b. deal, sources say

The Trump administration is set to take a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion investment package aimed at boosting domestic rare earth mining and magnet production.

|ByREUTERS
A wheel loader operator fills a truck with ore at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, January 30, 2020; illustrative.
Peter Deutsch, founder of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, addresses the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board on Jan. 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

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

“To bypass community consultation in favor of an externally driven initiative is a serious error,” the community stated.

|ByASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
Boys in the hallway at Jewish day school

Oklahoma board to vote on application for religious Jewish charter school

The proposal would integrate Oklahoma academic standards with daily Jewish religious instruction, including Hebrew, Jewish texts, holidays and religious practice.

|ByASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
Sunny view of the Tulsa Route 66 Sign at Oklahoma.

Lech L'Tulsa program provides pathway for Jewish Canadians to escape surging antisemitism

The program will provide immigration lawyer support, including a free consultation and discounted services, to assist prospective individuals and families throughout the relocation process.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Oklahoma passes anti-BDS bill

The legislation confirms that Oklahoma will not sign any contract with a company, unless the company submits a written certification that it's not currently boycotting Israeli goods or services.

MAY 26, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
An anti-Israeli protest inspired by BDS

'Miracle baby of Dachau' dies

Known to some as the "miracle baby of Dachau," Helga Page's story was featured in a 2006 article in The Oklahoman.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019ByCARLA HINTON/THE OKLAHOMAN/TNS
A sign at Dachau Concentration Camp reading "Never Again"