Michigan, United States

Authorities raid Michigan homes that advocates say belong to pro-Palestinian activists

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 24 Apr

Federal and state agents in Michigan raided homes in connection with acts of vandalism, which advocates claim targeted pro-Palestinian activists linked to the University of Michigan.

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Authorities raid Michigan homes that advocates say belong to pro-Palestinian activists

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 24 Apr

Federal and state agents in Michigan raided homes in connection with acts of vandalism, which advocates claim targeted pro-Palestinian activists linked to the University of Michigan.

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Authorities raid Michigan homes that advocates say belong to pro-Palestinian activists

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 24 Apr

Federal and state agents in Michigan raided homes in connection with acts of vandalism, which advocates claim targeted pro-Palestinian activists linked to the University of Michigan.

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Authorities raid Michigan homes that advocates say belong to pro-Palestinian activists

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 24 Apr

Federal and state agents in Michigan raided homes in connection with acts of vandalism, which advocates claim targeted pro-Palestinian activists linked to the University of Michigan.

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Authorities raid Michigan homes that advocates say belong to pro-Palestinian activists

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 24 Apr

Federal and state agents in Michigan raided homes in connection with acts of vandalism, which advocates claim targeted pro-Palestinian activists linked to the University of Michigan.

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Campus protests fizzle out in 2025

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 24 Apr

In 2025, anti-Israel protests on U.S. college campuses have notably declined compared to previous years, spurred by stricter university policies and pressure from the Trump administration threatening funding cuts for unchecked antisemitic activities.

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Michigan attorney Michael Kramer, 82, put family and community first

Suzanne Kurtz Sloan in JTA · 23 Apr

Michael Kramer, a beloved Michigan attorney and philanthropist, passed away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of deep dedication to family and community.

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Michigan attorney Michael Kramer, 82, put family and community first

Suzanne Kurtz Sloan in JTA · 23 Apr

Michael Kramer, a beloved Michigan attorney and philanthropist, passed away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of deep dedication to family and community.

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Michigan attorney Michael Kramer, 82, put family and community first

Suzanne Kurtz Sloan in JTA · 23 Apr

Michael Kramer, a beloved Michigan attorney and philanthropist, passed away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of deep dedication to family and community.

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Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus arrests

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 21 Apr

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) CEO, Eric Fingerhut, opposed a joint statement by major Jewish groups criticizing the Trump administration's approach to antisemitism and its deportation of foreign student activists.

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Israeli mom ‘made it easy’ for new NHL player to make history

Louis Keene in Forward · 21 Apr

Zeev Buium made history as the first NHL player born to Israeli parents when he debuted with the Minnesota Wild against the Vegas Golden Knights.

0 Television/Film Jewish Law

How Abraham Lincoln in a kippah wound up making a $250,000 deal on ‘Shark Tank’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 18 Apr

Ari Siegel, a Jewish entrepreneur, attracted attention on Shark Tank by donning an Abraham Lincoln outfit complete with a kippah and kapota to pitch his business, History By Mail.

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How Abraham Lincoln in a kippah wound up making a $250,000 deal on ‘Shark Tank’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 18 Apr

Ari Siegel, a Jewish entrepreneur, attracted attention on Shark Tank by donning an Abraham Lincoln outfit complete with a kippah and kapota to pitch his business, History By Mail.

0 Sports Culture

Hapoel Tel Aviv nabs a European title, as 2 Jewish stars enter the NBA draft

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 18 Apr

Hapoel Tel Aviv made history by capturing their first EuroCup basketball title, defeating Gran Canaria, which promotes them to the top-tier EuroLeague, joining Maccabi Tel Aviv.

0 Communities Culture

These 16 Jewish businesses are redefining Orchard Street for a new era

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 17 Apr

Orchard Street in New York City's Lower East Side has long been a focal point for Jewish life.

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Fight Fiercely, Harvard?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 Apr

This episode delves into the confrontation between the Trump administration and Harvard University over alleged antisemitism and campus policies.

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GOP Rep. Randy Fine, the newest Jewish congressman, calls Rashida Tlaib a ‘terrorist’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 10 Apr

Randy Fine, a newly sworn-in Jewish congressman from Florida, has gained attention for his inflammatory remarks toward Muslim lawmakers, particularly targeting Palestinian-American Rep. Rashida Tlaib by labeling her a terrorist on a podcast.

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I operate a small Judaica business. Trump’s tariffs are going to squelch Jewish innovation.

David Zvi Kalman in JTA · 9 Apr

David Zvi Kalman discusses the impact of tariffs implemented by the Trump administration on his Judaica business, which relies heavily on Chinese and Israeli manufacturing.

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Ask the Rabbis | Does Jewish Law Require that Hostages be Redeemed Regardless of Cost?

Moment in Moment · 7 Apr

The question of whether Jewish law demands the redemption of hostages regardless of cost remains complex and unresolved within Jewish jurisprudence.

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Building a data-driven synagogue

eJewishPhilanthropy · 7 Apr

Synagogues like Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, are increasingly turning to data-driven strategies to enhance community engagement and improve operational efficiency.

0 Holocaust History

My Father’s Resistance: A Memoir

Shulamit Reinharz in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr

Shulamit Reinharz's memoir, "My Father's Resistance," uncovers the hidden life and untold acts of resistance by her father, Rabbi Max Rothschild, primarily during the Nazi regime.

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The Media are Broken. Here’s What Could Be Next

Sapir · 3 Apr

In an essay exploring the challenges facing the media landscape, the author examines the decline of trust and credibility in the current media environment, specifically criticizing its hostility towards Israel and the Jewish community.

0 Culture Education

The Diversity-Industrial Complex

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article examines the evolution of diversity as a social and organizational goal from its origins in early American religious freedom to its contemporary focus on racial and identity-based metrics.

0 Politics Science

New Dangers Posed by Outer Space

Ami Magazine in Ami · 2 Apr

Ami Magazine's article delves into the implications of former President Donald Trump's introduction of a U.S. Space Force, initially mocked by the media as unnecessary but re-evaluated in light of emerging threats from Russian satellite activities.

0 Sports Culture

Danny Wolf and Bruce Pearl — two of March Madness’ most prominent Jews — are about to face off in a Shabbat Showdown

Ben Sales in JTA · 28 Mar

In this year's NCAA March Madness, Jewish representation takes center stage as Danny Wolf of Michigan and Bruce Pearl of Auburn prepare for a high-profile showdown coinciding with Shabbat.

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