Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

0 Communities History

How a small delegation of US Jews got to Syria for the first time in decades

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 26 Feb 2025

After the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, a small delegation of Syrian Jews visited their ancestral homeland for the first time in over 30 years.

0 Sports Israel

A Jewish college basketball star is turning NBA heads at Michigan

Louis Keene in Forward · 25 Feb 2025

Danny Wolf, a standout college basketball player from Glencoe, Illinois, and an Israeli citizen after representing Israel in the Under-20 European Championships, is attracting significant NBA attention.

0 Politics Culture

Inhumanity is a Choice

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 24 Feb 2025

Peter Beinart's article addresses the complexities of navigating Jewish identity and criticism of Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Palestine.

0 Antisemitism Education

Spat On and Silenced: 2 Jewish Students on Fighting Campus Hate

People of the Pod · 21 Feb 2025

Jewish students Evan Cohen and Daniel Solomon discuss their personal experiences with antisemitism on college campuses, reflecting alarming trends highlighted by the AJC's State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Chorus of Michigan politicians condemns state Democratic chair candidate for saying ‘This is not the Jewish party’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 21 Feb 2025

As the Michigan Democratic Party prepares for crucial elections, a controversial statement by Al BJ Williams, a candidate for the state party chair, has stirred tensions.

0 Culture Communities

Lost and Found

Devorah Talia Gordon in Lehrhaus · 17 Feb 2025

In "Lost and Found," Devorah Talia Gordon delves into the complex emotions surrounding family, tradition, and loss, as narrated by a young woman named Mindy.

0 Communities Politics

Debra Dash Moore

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 9 Feb 2025

Deborah Dash Moore, a prominent scholar at the University of Michigan, has been analyzing various surveys of American Jewish opinion.

0 Music Culture

In a new album, singer Ari Axelrod celebrates Jews’ contributions to Broadway

Gabe Friedman in JTA · 16 Jan 2025

Ari Axelrod, a singer and actor with a deep love for musicals, has been captivating audiences with his one-man show "A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway."

0 Antisemitism Education

The Antisemitic Virus Infecting America's Education System

Toni Airaksinen in Future of Jewish · 5 Jan 2025

Antisemitism has evolved from a fringe sentiment to a pervasive issue within America's education system, manifesting in both institutional policies and individual behaviors.

0 Communities Education

In Michigan, Jewish and Muslim students come together despite their differences

Tova Weiss in JTA · 30 Dec 2024

At Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jewish and Muslim students collaborated for a joint bake sale, raising $800 for Doctors Without Borders.

0 Antisemitism Education

U of Michigan fires DEI official over purported antisemitic comments

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 13 Dec 2024

The University of Michigan has dismissed Rachel Dawson, a director in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office, following allegations of her making antisemitic remarks to Jewish professors at a conference.

0 Politics Communities

More than 55 Jewish groups come out against terrorism bill that could threaten nonprofits

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 21 Nov 2024

In a controversial move, over 55 centrist and progressive Jewish organizations have united in opposition to the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, fearing it could give the US Treasury excessive power to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed as terrorist-affiliated without substantial evidence.

0 Politics Communities

U of Michigan student president impeached after calling critics ‘Zionists’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 13 Nov 2024

The University of Michigan's student body president, Alifa Anam Chowdhury, and vice president Elias Atkinson, have been impeached due to their aggressive approach toward promoting a pro-Palestinian platform and accusing critics of being Zionists on social media.

0 Sports Culture

20 Jewish men’s and women’s college basketball players to watch in 2024-25

Greg Levinsky in JTA · 8 Nov 2024

Jewish athletes are making significant contributions to NCAA men's and women's college basketball for the 2024-25 season.

0 Art Torah

From devastation to creation: How artist Devon Spier found spiritual meaning through affliction

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 2 Oct 2024

Devon Spier, grappling with long COVID, uses her time of forced reflection to explore spirituality and God through the creation of her art exhibit "18 Plus One," which bridges art, design, poetry, and spirituality.

0 Culture Language

On stage and in the classroom, Mikhl Yashinsky is stoking the flame of the Yiddish revival

Jon Kalish in Forward · 4 Jan 2023

Mikhl Yashinsky is at the forefront of the Yiddish revival movement, teaching the language to a new generation of enthusiasts and bringing Yiddish theater to life on stage.

0 Politics Israel

Israel emerges as flashpoint in Detroit-area race

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 25 Jul 2022

The congressional race in Michigan's 13th District has become a significant point of interest for pro-Israel advocacy groups, alongside other high-profile races in the state.

0 Television/Film Culture

How ‘Jaws’ started out as a movie and became a pop culture phenomenon

Forward · 15 Dec 2021

Steven Spielberg's film "Jaws," released in 1975, became a groundbreaking phenomenon, altering pop culture and film history.

0 Television/Film Culture

Happy Birthday Gilda Radner!

Forward · 1 Jul 2012

Gilda Radner, born to Jewish parents in 1946 in Detroit, was a pioneering comedic talent who became one of the original stars of "Saturday Night Live."

0 Food Culture

Gourmet Classics: Chocolate Cherry Babka

Katherine Martinelli in Forward · 1 Sep 2011

Babka, a cherished Jewish comfort food, is explored here from its Eastern European roots to its American chocolate-fueled transformation.

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