Michigan, United States

Synagogue protests have shocked NYC and LA. This Michigan congregation has faced them for 22 years

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 4 Dec

For over two decades, Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has faced persistent anti-Israel and antisemitic protests spearheaded by former congregant Henry Herskovitz.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump appointee promoted after reports he texted about having a ‘Nazi streak’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 3 Dec

Paul Ingrassia, a former White House liaison under Trump, has been criticized and scrutinized by Democratic senators for his past comments praising Nazis and expressing antisemitic views.

0 Sports Culture

Danny Wolf will see you now

Louis Keene in Forward · 3 Dec

Danny Wolf, a Jewish-American basketball player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets, is making waves in the NBA with standout performances after a challenging start to the season.

0 Politics Israel

NC activists claimed ‘victory’ in their Israel-divestment push. The state treasury says they’re wrong.

Grace Gilson in JTA · 28 Nov

North Carolina activists, including pro-Palestinian groups such as the Jewish Voice for Peace, recently claimed a victory in getting the state pension fund to divest $6.7 million from Israeli government bonds, considering it a success in the BDS movement.

0 Communities Language

Leading with ‘y’all’

eJewishPhilanthropy · 26 Nov

Jason Plotkin, executive director of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, explores the power of language in fostering connection and belonging in Jewish communities, emphasizing the impact of the phrase "Shalom Y'all."

0 Education Communities

A Conversation with Incoming SPS Superintendent Ben Shuldiner

The Cholent in The Cholent · 21 Nov

Ben Shuldiner, the incoming superintendent of Seattle Public Schools (SPS), aims to transform the district into America's top urban school system.

0 Culture Music

For ill and for good, this 'Wicked' song has become ubiquitous

Jenny Singer in Forward · 21 Nov

"For Good," a song from the musical 'Wicked' by Jewish composer Stephen Schwartz, has transcended its Broadway origins, becoming an emotional staple at graduations and funerals.

0 Antisemitism History

Jewish genius keeps becoming a weapon used against us.

Irina Velitskaya in Future of Jewish · 20 Nov

Jewish ingenuity has paradoxically been manipulated against Jewish interests throughout history, demonstrated by figures such as Albert Kahn, whose architectural brilliance facilitated Henry Ford's automotive success, despite Ford's infamous antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism History

Jewish genius keeps becoming a weapon used against us.

Irina Velitskaya in Future of Jewish · 20 Nov

Jewish ingenuity has paradoxically been manipulated against Jewish interests throughout history, demonstrated by figures such as Albert Kahn, whose architectural brilliance facilitated Henry Ford's automotive success, despite Ford's infamous antisemitism.

0 Politics Communities

Mamdani’s ‘Affordability’ Grift

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 20 Nov

The article by Armin Rosen critically examines New York City's political and economic climate following Zohran Mamdani's election as mayor, highlighting the contentious issue of rent control in an affordability-focused campaign.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Every Jewish conspiracy is true, just not about Jews.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Nov

Joshua Hoffman's piece explores the persistent projection of conspiracy theories onto Jews and Israel, asserting that the accusations more accurately describe the actions of certain Muslim-majority countries.

0 Leadership Communities

Why Wexner alumni mentors keep coming back

eJewishPhilanthropy · 16 Nov

Wexner Foundation's professional mentoring program highlights the enduring commitment of alumni who frequently return as mentors, driven by a sense of community and reciprocal growth.

0 Leadership Communities

Why do Wexner alumni mentors keep saying yes?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 16 Nov

Wexner Foundation alumni mentors continuously engage in the mentoring program to nurture emerging Jewish leaders, viewing it as a mutually beneficial relationship.

0 Education Politics

Indiana University removed its Jewish studies director. His replacement has ignited a firestorm over Israel.

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 13 Nov

The appointment of Günther Jikeli as director of Indiana University's Jewish Studies program, replacing Holocaust scholar Mark Roseman, has sparked significant controversy due to Jikeli's strong pro-Israel stance.

0 Politics Jewish Law

John Roberts will not save us — but we might just able to save ourselves

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 3 Nov

Leah Litman's new book, "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes," critiques the current state of the U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on the conservative majority's influence and method of jurisprudence.

0 Communities Ethics

Making interfaith families a valued part of Jewish communities

eJewishPhilanthropy · 3 Nov

A recent review by the Center for Radically Inclusive Judaism highlights the ongoing challenges interfaith families face in feeling fully integrated into Jewish communities.

0 Communities Art

American synagogues are closing at a record rate. This retired judge is rescuing their stained glass windows.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 29 Oct

Retired Judge Jerry Orbach dedicates his efforts to rescuing stained glass windows from closed or abandoned synagogues across the Midwest.

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American synagogues are closing at a record rate. This retired judge is rescuing their stained glass windows.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 29 Oct

Retired Judge Jerry Orbach dedicates his efforts to rescuing stained glass windows from closed or abandoned synagogues across the Midwest.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Unpacking ‘Spiral: Murder in Detroit’

Rafaela Siewert in The Free Press · 29 Oct

The article focuses on the murder of Samantha Woll, a Jewish community leader in Detroit, who was found stabbed to death shortly after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

0 Politics Leadership

As 1000+ rabbis sign anti-Mamdani letter, others decry mounting ‘red lines’ in Jewish communities

Joseph Strauss in Forward · 24 Oct

Amid the New York City mayoral race, thousands of rabbis and cantors have signed a letter against Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, highlighting tensions over anti-Zionism in the Jewish community.

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As 1000+ rabbis sign anti-Mamdani letter, others decry mounting ‘red lines’ in Jewish communities

Joseph Strauss in Forward · 24 Oct

Amid the New York City mayoral race, thousands of rabbis and cantors have signed a letter against Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, highlighting tensions over anti-Zionism in the Jewish community.

0 Politics Leadership

These rabbis didn’t sign their colleagues’ anti-Mamdani letter. Here’s why.

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 24 Oct

Tensions arose among American rabbinic leaders over a letter condemning anti-Zionist political figures, which was signed by 1,000 rabbis and cantors nationwide.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump nominee for Kuwait ambassador, grilled at confirmation hearing, loses support over Israel views

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 23 Oct

The confirmation of Amer Ghalib, nominated by Donald Trump to be the ambassador to Kuwait, faces significant opposition from Republicans in the Senate due to his controversial views on Israel and Jews.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Spiral | 1. One of 36 Angels

Frannie Block in The Free Press · 21 Oct

Samantha Woll, a highly respected figure in the Detroit Jewish community, was tragically murdered, leaving the community in mourning and searching for answers.

0 Politics Israel

Analysis: Is Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan more about MAGA than the Middle East?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 5 Oct

President Donald Trump's recent call for a ceasefire in the long-standing Israel-Hamas conflict highlights more about his domestic political strategy than Middle East diplomacy.

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