The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cleveland/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Cleveland | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cleveland/ 32 32 Ohio man checked out books on Jewish history from Cleveland library, then burned them https://www.timesofisrael.com/ohio-man-checked-out-books-on-jewish-history-from-cleveland-library-then-burned-them/ Wed, 14 May 2025 19:41:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3549272 Man gathered 100 books on topics related to the Jewish, Black and LGBTQ communities, including 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' and posted book burning video to social media

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]]> Divorce lawyer for Aliza Sherman, murdered in Ohio in 2013, arrested over her killing https://www.timesofisrael.com/divorce-lawyer-for-aliza-sherman-murdered-in-ohio-in-2013-arrested-over-her-killing/ Tue, 06 May 2025 15:05:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3542963 Jewish community had pressed for answers in cold case following shocking death of mother of four; suspect Gregory J. Moore has already served time for lying during investigation

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]]> Cleveland rabbi punished for stealing university group’s Palestinian banner https://www.timesofisrael.com/cleveland-rabbi-punished-for-stealing-university-groups-palestinian-banner/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:24:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3055847 Alexander Popivker handed suspended jail term and 18 months of probation; is also required to attend anger management classes and is barred from campus

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]]> Cleveland-area rabbi sentenced to prison for soliciting underage sex https://www.timesofisrael.com/cleveland-area-rabbi-sentenced-to-prison-for-soliciting-underage-sex/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:38:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2964171 Stephen Weiss, formerly senior clergy at a Conservative synagogue, given six months; prominent rabbi William Lebeau draws criticism for acting as character witness

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]]> Rabbi arrested, banned from Cleveland universities over anti-Palestinian activism https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbi-arrested-banned-from-cleveland-universities-over-anti-palestinian-activism/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:54:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2953659 Rabbi Alexander Popivker accused of harassing students; video appears to show him draw swastika on Muslim headscarf and say, 'Palestinians and Nazis are the same thing'

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]]> Cleveland high school lacrosse player takes to field with swastika on his leg https://www.timesofisrael.com/cleveland-high-school-lacrosse-player-plays-with-swastika-on-his-leg/ Wed, 18 May 2022 06:57:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2764999 Parents report that a spectator used a racial slur against Orange High School team; Catholic Diocese apologizes on behalf of Lake Catholic school for 'reprehensible' behavior

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]]> ‘Horrible and disgusting’: Conservative groups decry Cleveland rabbi over sex crimes https://www.timesofisrael.com/horrible-and-disgusting-conservative-groups-decry-cleveland-rabbi-over-sex-crimes/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:25:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2749765 Rabbi Stephen Weiss resigns from his synagogue after being charged with attempting to solicit sex with a minor online; he faces maximum of 3.5 years in prison

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]]> ADL praises Cleveland Indians’ name-change to Guardians: ‘A welcome step’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/adl-praises-cleveland-indians-name-change-to-guardians-a-welcome-step/ Sat, 24 Jul 2021 13:34:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2587665 Watchdog says 'it's well past time for sports franchises to move away from demeaning and derogatory team names,' after Major League Baseball team drops moniker

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]]> Trump aide considers challenge to Ohio Republican who voted for impeachment https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-aide-considering-challenge-to-ohio-republican-who-voted-for-impeachment/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:27:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2494855 Max Miller, who helped direct former president's rallies, says he may run against Anthony Gonzalez, a GOP lawmaker who voted to censure Trump over deadly Capitol riot

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]]> Trump, Biden spar bitterly over virus, racism in hard-fought first debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-biden-bicker-bitterly-as-crucial-first-debate-gets-underway/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:31:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2398151&preview=true&preview_id=2398151 US president continually chided by moderator Chris Wallace for not letting former vice president speak as both candidates trade angry barbs, argue over issues

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]]> Trump, Biden gird for crucial first debate as campaigns kick into high gear https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-biden-gird-for-crucial-face-off-as-campaigns-kick-into-high-gear/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:34:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2398135 Candidates seek to energize base with hotly anticipated debate appearances from Cleveland, huddle with aides as sides waste no time slinging accusations at each other

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]]> Swastika daubed near Jewish educational institute in suburban Cleveland https://www.timesofisrael.com/swastika-daubed-near-jewish-educational-institute-in-suburban-cleveland/ Mon, 27 Jul 2020 15:45:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2355682 Nazi symbol spray-painted at shopping strip in heavily Jewish area, home to Waxman Torah Center

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]]> Shopping for Passover is different this year than all other years https://www.timesofisrael.com/shopping-for-passover-is-different-this-year-than-all-other-years/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:14:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2279764 Kosher stores throughout US taking customers’ temperatures at entrance, installing Plexiglas dividers at checkout counters and extending hours past midnight to avoid crowding

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]]> Israeli rabbi found to have virus said to have visited Ohio, Florida, NY https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-rabbi-found-to-have-virus-said-to-have-visited-ohio-florida-ny/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:23:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2257613 Dov Singer spent time at Yeshiva University, which is linked to New York outbreak that led to setting up of a containment zone in New Rochelle

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]]> Sanders, Biden cancel Ohio rallies citing coronavirus concerns https://www.timesofisrael.com/sanders-biden-cancel-ohio-rallies-citing-coronavirus-concerns/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:10:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2256702 Vermont senator's campaign says state officials concerned about large, indoor events; former VP then scraps rally; Trump scheduled to address Republican Jewish Coalition this week

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