Becky Raspe

Shenyang, They-sous-Vaudemont

Interim Columbus Bureau Chief at Columbus Jewish News

Interim Columbus Bureau Chief at Cleveland Jewish News

Interim Columbus Bureau Chief for @ColumbusJNews @CleveJN. RTs & favs aren't endorsements! @CLE_State alumni. // contact: [email protected]

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Annual Columbus Baseball Invitational sees SAR Sting repeat win

1 week ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Becky Raspe

The annual Columbus Baseball Invitational, hosted by Columbus Torah Academy from May 18 to May 20 at the Lou Berliner Sports Park, saw a repeat win from the SAR High School Sting from the Bronx, N.Y., in a championship game against the YULA Panthers of Los Angeles. According to tournament director Lisa Kaufman, the championship game was a “nail biter,” with SAR taking to the baseball diamond down 1-0. The team took a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning, won the Bob Lane trophy with a final score of 2-1.
Metsi’s now open in Columbus’ Italian Village

2 weeks ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Becky Raspe

Metsi’s, a new Italian restaurant, held its grand opening on June 6. Located at 36 E. Lincoln St. near Columbus’ Short North Arts District and Italian Village neighborhoods, Metsi’s is owned and designed by chef BJ Lieberman, 41, a James Beard Award semifinalist and owner of Chapman’s Eat Market and Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge. The restaurant functions as both a neighborhood bar and eatery, focusing on an Italian-centric menu that incorporates the use of smoke and fire, according to a news release.
OSU Hillel co-presidents ‘excited’ for fall semester

3 weeks ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Becky Raspe

Come the start of the fall semester at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OSU Hillel’s student board will be under the leadership of co-presidents Ethan Dobres and Matt Levine.
OSU Hillel co-presidents ‘excited’ for fall semester

3 weeks ago | clevelandjewishnews.com | Becky Raspe

Come the start of the fall semester at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OSU Hillel’s student board will be under the leadership of co-presidents Ethan Dobres and Matt Levine.
Miranda Freedman

1 month ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Becky Raspe

For fencer Miranda Freedman, the three of the last four years studying at The Ohio State University in Columbus was a blur of practice and bouts, resulting in winning three fencing championships. But, while in her senior year, the 21-year-old searched for more outside the piste – connection past her teammates, immediate classmates and coaches, even if she had her younger brother, sophomore Sammy, on the team with her. That desire, especially post-Oct.
Sophie Platt

1 month ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Becky Raspe

During the college selection process, Columbus Academy graduating senior Sophie Platt was searching for a school that would allow her to explore areas of study while simultaneously engaging her artistic side. That search ultimately resulted in her committing to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich., in its highly selective technical theater program. “It just felt right,” Platt, 18, told the Columbus Jewish News.
Misha Kruglov

1 month ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Becky Raspe

To Misha Kruglov, his experiences at Columbus Torah Academy have been formative – both as a student and a young Jew. Misha, 17, told the Columbus Jewish News that he’s “had the pleasure” to get involved at CTA, including working on the school newspaper, The Distraction, and Model UN. “My favorite thing about CTA is the people and the culture,” he said. “I’ve been in small schools my whole life but CTA feels like one really big family.
Gabby Sloane

1 month ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Becky Raspe

Starting college in the early aughts of the COVID-19 pandemic, 22-year-old Gabby Sloane knew finding a school with a strong campus culture was at the top of her list of requirements for the next four years of her life. So, she turned her eye to Big Ten schools, Sloane told the Columbus Jewish News. Although she had never heard of The Ohio State University in Columbus before her first visit with her father, she said she was “very surprised” by the tangible school spirit in all she saw.
Inaugural walk raises awareness for pancreatic cancer

1 month ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Becky Raspe

On April 30, Wexner Heritage Village held its inaugural Zusman Hospice & Pancreatic Cancer Walkathon fundraiser. Held at Bexley’s Schneider Park, the event was held in memory of Rob Cohen, brother of Wexner Heritage Village and Zusman Hospice’s volunteer coordinator Judi Koval. Cohen died three years ago from pancreatic cancer.
Columbus JCC launches new JChats program

1 month ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Becky Raspe

The Jewish Community Center of Columbus will host a conversation with “On Being Jewish Now” anthology contributors at 7 p.m. May 14 at 1125 College Ave., the first initiative of its new program JChats. According to a news release from the Columbus JCC, the new program aims to foster a safe and welcoming environment of Jewish thinking, learning and connecting.