Akron Jewish News

01/08/2026

William Daroff, CEO of Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, told the Cleveland Jewish News that perhaps the most significant executive order that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani slashed was the recognition of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance - IHRA's definition of antisemitism.

After a controversial campaign trail, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office on Jan. 1 and on his first day revoked all of the executive orders that his predecessor,

01/06/2026

The JCC Maccabi isn’t just a chance for young Jewish athletes to get on the field and go up against some good competition, it’s also an opportunity to make lifelong friends and meet others from around the globe, according to Lyndsey Heffern, the senior program director at the Shaw JCC of Akron.

The JCC Maccabi Games isn’t just a chance for young Jewish athletes to get on the field and go up against some good competition, it’s also an opportunity to make

01/06/2026

Ohio voters will cast their ballot for a new governor in 2026, along with all of Ohio’s other statewide executive offices, as all current officeholders are term-limited.

01/06/2026

Kent State University will launch a new pathway for students without high school math, chemistry or biology credit who are seeking to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. increasing enrollment in the KSU College of Nursing, according to a news release.

Kent State University will launch a new pathway for students without high school math, chemistry or biology credit who are seeking to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

01/06/2026

The The City Club of Cleveland CEO Dan Moulthrop spoke recently with the Cleveland Jewish News about the controversy surrounding an event featuring Aaron Baer, president of the Center for Christian Virtue in Columbus, and why it is important for the community to learn more about Baer and CCV. Read excerpts from the interview here.

The words are powerful, succinct and speak to an ambition that often triggers challenge.

01/06/2026

A few miles into the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon on Sept. 27, Tracy Finn leaned in to check on Ricki White, a disabled competitor being assisted by Finn and two others, asking how she was holding up and whether the three-person team could do anything more for her.

A few miles into the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon on Sept. 27, Tracy Finn leaned in to check on Ricki White, a disabled competitor being assisted by Finn and two others,

01/05/2026

Where exactly is Azerbaijan?

The average person might have difficulty locating the “Land of Fire” on a world map. American Jews have good reason to understand the unusual dynamic surrounding the country that until 1991 was part of the Soviet Republic. Azerbaijan, with an overwhelming majority Muslim population, is supportive of its Jewish residents and has a good relationship with Israel.

Where exactly is Azerbaijan?

01/04/2026

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01/02/2026

Rabbi Mendy Freedman: They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But not everything. My wife’s sister and brother-in-law are raising their children with Jewish pride and a strong Jewish education in the heart of Las Vegas.

What does it mean to love our children equally? It’s a question that many families wrestle with, especially when each parent’s and child’s personality, needs, and circumstance vary so widely.

01/02/2026

Regina Brett: Yay! You’re here. That’s how my new welcome mat greets every visitor at my front door. That’s how the new year welcomes us: Yay! You’re here.

Yay! You’re here.

01/02/2026

On his first day in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked all of the executive orders that his predecessor, Eric Adams, has issued since Sept. 26, 2024, including several designed to protect Jews, in order, he said, to have a “fresh start for the incoming administration.”

On his first day in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked all of the executive orders that his predecessor, Eric Adams, has issued since Sept. 26, 2024, including

01/02/2026

Andy Baskin: Most sportswriters sit down this time of year and try to peer into the future to figure out what will happen in the next calendar year. Sometimes we know the vision and expectations about the teams we cover.

Most sportswriters sit down this time of year and try to peer into the future to figure out what will happen in the next calendar year. Sometimes we know the