Becky Raspe

Columbus-based Families Flourish, formerly Move to PROSPER, officially unveiled its new name and branding on Oct. 10 in order to rededicate itself to its mission of empowering change and improving life outcomes for low-wage families in Central Ohio. https://t.co/69h0XjTfzf

In response to the Hamas attacks on Israel that began Oct. 7, Chabad Columbus hosted 203 people at its Unity Challah Bake on Oct. 12 at the Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany. https://t.co/KRkjvogV9n

Franklin County prosecutors and the 13-year-old accused of killing another teen on Aug. 27 at Easton Town Center were in court on Oct. 10 to determine if the teen is able to stand trial. https://t.co/rt3zMjBd9q

The Ohio State University’s Hillel and Schottenstein Chabad House partnered to hold a joint rally for Israel with nearly 500 students on Oct. 9 on the Columbus campus’ Main Oval. https://t.co/0ctKU4JKMg

The Ohio State University emeritus professor Pierre Agostini is one of three honorees for The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics. https://t.co/w9V6yOOGnr

Early childhood is a time in life that is ripe with self-discovery and learning. For Jewish children, it is also a time of learning about one’s religious identity, family traditions and what it means to be a Jew. https://t.co/ER3h20FoMi

The Ohio State University’s Melton Center for Jewish Studies will host a lecture by professor Samantha Baskind, a distinguished professor of art history at Cleveland State University, on Oct. 25 at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library in Columbus. https://t.co/C3TDq2Oy6y

Almost 250 people came in support of Cleveland Guardians chairman and CEO Paul Dolan as he accepted AJC Cleveland’s 2023 Richard H. Adler Community Leadership Award on Sept. 7. https://t.co/6sM8Agv5sF

Despite their Little League World Series journey being cut short after two games, the New Albany Eagles 12U Little League team was given special recognition through two proclamations at a Sept. 19 New Albany City Council meeting. https://t.co/4z4fW42Joi

New Albany City Council voted Sept. 19 to accept a resolution that allows Amazon Web Services, an Amazon company, to move forward with plans for new investment in New Albany - totaling $3.5 billion by 2023. https://t.co/q6RKip6vJl

Congregation Agudas Achim’s Brotherhood will host its annual “A Night Out with the Stars” on Oct. 25. Hosted at the Bexley congregation, the event will be in honor of lifelong Agudas Achim member Steven Shkolnik as its man of the year. https://t.co/i4uCqMWJI3

The Winking Lizard Tavern announced in early August that it was phasing out their in-house lizard mascots, with plans to rehome its in-store iguanas by the end of the year. https://t.co/6FuFTMXfPU

Second-generation Holocaust survivor Debbi Dach Sugarman will discuss her father’s experience and survival of the Holocaust at an upcoming talk, “Remembering Victims of the Holocaust,” hosted by the Columbus Historical Society on Oct. 5. https://t.co/gLjp7U0VRY

The Delaware County Grand Jury handed down a 90-count indictment on Sept. 18 against three former Columbus Zoo officials who were part of the alleged theft of $2.29 million over a 10-year period. https://t.co/R0GGFc6ZTb

Luna Bakery & Cafe’s newest location is open at 1468 W. 9th St. in downtown Cleveland. A grand opening event was held Aug. 21. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. https://t.co/uPKTAbh89D

Pelotonia, the Columbus-based not-for-profit organization behind a yearly two-day bicycle ride to raise funds for cancer research is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. https://t.co/a4pgOqMrmQ

Congregation Ahavas Sholom in Bexley has chosen its next rabbi in Rabbi Shlomo Gabay. https://t.co/opTPdBc8ar