Detroit, Michigan, United States

Threatening messages, and an arrest, bring antisemitism close to home for a New York rabbi

Grace Gilson in JTA · 19 Mar

Rabbi Matt Cutler of Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady, NY, faced antisemitic threats that were swiftly addressed by police, highlighting a broader climate of heightened vigilance in Jewish communities as global tensions rise.

0 Communities Antisemitism

NYC synagogues boost security as DHS shutdown stalls federal funding

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 18 Mar

In the wake of a recent attack at Temple Israel in suburban Detroit and a general rise in antisemitic incidents, New York City synagogues are bolstering security measures.

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I love the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. This year, it left me heartbroken

Dina Fuchs-Beresin in Forward · 18 Mar

Dina Fuchs-Beresin expresses her disappointment with the controversies surrounding the 25th Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), particularly the Israeli Consulate General's withdrawal of support due to the involvement of a Muslim student juror who had criticized Israel.

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I Grew Up at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. For Me and My Family, There’s No Place Like It.

Kate Schmier in Kveller · 16 Mar

Amidst a shocking attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Kate Schmier reflects on the deep-rooted connection her family has with the synagogue, a place integral to their Jewish life events and community identity.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Progressive Benefits for Everyone — Except the Jews

Leo Pearlman in Future of Jewish · 16 Mar

Leo Pearlman's guest essay highlights the disturbing trend within progressive politics: while violence is broadly condemned, antisemitic rhetoric and actions seem to be the exception.

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Temple Israel was my home — and what I learned there can help us get through this difficult moment

Olivia Brodsky in Forward · 13 Mar

Olivia Brodsky reflects on the pivotal role Temple Israel and the broader Detroit Jewish community have played in her life, especially in shaping her career as a cantor.

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Relief, gratitude and anger surge among Detroit-area Jews following Temple Israel attack

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 13 Mar

The Jewish community of West Bloomfield, Michigan, experienced a surge of emotions following a car-ramming attack on Temple Israel, the country's largest synagogue.

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A gunman attacked a Michigan synagogue. Here's what happens to the community next

Rob Eshman in Forward · 13 Mar

The article discusses a recent attack on Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan, where a gunman drove into the building but was quickly stopped, injuring only a guard.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Political standoff causing DHS shutdown delays security grants for synagogues

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 13 Mar

The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has significant implications for Jewish institutions seeking security grants amidst increasing antisemitic threats.

0 Communities Antisemitism

A gunman rammed a Michigan synagogue. Its security preparations may have saved lives.

JTA · 12 Mar

A gunman attacked Temple Israel in Michigan, but thanks to the synagogue's robust security measures and training, lives were saved.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Security funding that Jewish groups call crucial is being held up by DHS shutdown

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 12 Mar

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has paused the review process for significant security funding through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), crucial for Jewish and other vulnerable institutions amid rising antisemitic threats.

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My Hometown in Michigan Is Under Attack. I’m in a Bomb Shelter in Israel.

Polina Fradkin in The Free Press · 12 Mar

Amid the chaos of violent attacks, Polina Fradkin, residing in Tel Aviv, describes her distressing experience as her hometown of West Bloomfield, Michigan, grapples with a shocking attack on Temple Israel, the largest Reform synagogue in North America.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack dead after ramming car into temple, police say

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 12 Mar

A tragic incident occurred at Temple Israel, a major Reform synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, when a man drove his truck into the building and was killed in an exchange of gunfire with security.

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Police responding to ‘active shooter situation’ at major suburban Detroit synagogue

JTA Staff in JTA · 12 Mar

An alarming situation unfolded at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where local authorities and the FBI responded to an active shooter scenario involving a vehicle ramming into the synagogue building, causing evidence of a fire.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The ADL has put a target on all of our backs

Daniel Sieradski in Jewschool · 12 Mar

Daniel Sieradski critically examines the transformations within the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), suggesting the organization has increasingly prioritized pro-Israel advocacy at the expense of broader civil rights commitments.

0 Politics Israel

War with Iran puts the US-Israel alliance at grave risk

Dan Perry in Forward · 7 Mar

Dan Perry examines the precarious state of the U.S.-Israel alliance amid a tense conflict with Iran.

0 Jewish Law Education

How Orthodox Jews Are Sharing Torah Knowledge Across Denominations

Judah Isaacs in 18forty · 23 Feb

Orthodox Jews are actively sharing Torah knowledge with non-Orthodox Jews through programs like Partners Detroit and TorahMates.

0 History Antisemitism

A Jewish lawyer sued Henry Ford and changed how we think about hate speech

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 20 Jan

Aaron Sapiro, a Jewish lawyer and labor leader, made history by suing Henry Ford for libel in a case that became America's first modern hate speech trial.

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Breads Bakery employees unionize, call for end to Jewish Israeli owners’ ‘support for the genocide in Gaza’

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 7 Jan

Employees at Breads Bakery, a prominent New York-based Israeli bakery chain, have organized a union named 'Breaking Breads', demanding an end to the company's support for Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Richmond mayor facing resignation calls over posts calling Sydney massacre 'false flag'

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 Dec 2025

Bay Area Jewish leaders are demanding Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez's resignation after he shared and then apologized for LinkedIn posts suggesting the Sydney massacre of Jews was a false flag operation by Israel, and attributing antisemitism to Israeli actions.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Every Jewish conspiracy is true, just not about Jews.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Nov 2025

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.

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Unpacking ‘Spiral: Murder in Detroit’

Rafaela Siewert in The Free Press · 29 Oct 2025

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.

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Spiral | 1. One of 36 Angels

Frannie Block in The Free Press · 21 Oct 2025

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

0 Literature Culture

Awe and Shmutz

David Mikics in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Sep 2025

Steven J. Zipperstein's biography "Philip Roth: Stung by Life" provides a fresh and insightful exploration of the celebrated and controversial Jewish-American author Philip Roth.

0 Politics Leadership

Why Don’t New Yorkers Appreciate Eric Adams?

Inez Stepman in Tablet · 4 Sep 2025

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has implemented practical policies aimed at reducing crime, addressing homelessness, and improving urban life, yet he remains unpopular among voters.

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