Michigan
Over 2,000 UMich students, staff, alumni back professor for praising anti-Israel activists
A Monday petition signed by 754 alumni echoed the first letter's demands, calling on Grasso to pledge to protect free speech, free expression, and institutional neutrality.
Michigan University professor praises anti-Israel student activists in commencement speech
Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general
Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board
Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots
Last week, the Justice Department sent a letter to the clerk in Wayne County demanding ballots, ballot receipts, and ballot envelopes.
Temple Israel rabbi slams Michigan Senate candidate for ‘offensive’ remarks on synagogue attack
Rabbi Jen Lader criticized Abdul El-Sayed for “suggesting that violence against a synagogue in suburban Detroit could be understood through the lens of Israeli actions.”
On the record and off the court: Meet the only Jewish player on the NCAA championship team
As one of a small number of Jewish men’s basketball players in the Big Ten Conference, Hochberg reflects on the championship run, celebrating Passover during the Final Four, and antisemitism.
A defiant Hasan Piker boosts Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed in rallies taking on Israel
Piker, the leftist Twitch streamer with millions of followers, was the evening’s biggest draw. Leading Democrats have called for the party to distance itself from Piker altogether.
Jewish leaders uneasy over Senate candidate’s alliance with Hasan Piker
Jewish leaders have called Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's decision to host campaign rallies with Piker, a streamer accused of antisemitism, "alarming" and "shocking."
Michigan synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired terrorism, FBI confirms
41-year-old Ayman Ghalazi filled his truck with fireworks before ramming it into the Detroit area's largest synagogue around midday on March 12.
Sheriff who responded to Temple Israel attack faces online backlash
Oakland County Mike Bouchard denounced social media users who spread antisemitic memes about him online, stating that they're hiding behind free speech rights "as cover to hide their antisemitism."
Michigan announces measles outbreak after three linked cases reported
The department said the first Michigan measles case was tied to travel to Florida, and the additional linked cases show how quickly the virus can spread among people who are not immune.
Courage and security foiled a deadly West Bloomfield synagogue plot - opinion
A synagogue attack in West Bloomfield was thwarted, thanks to brave responders and effective security measures.
150 mayors across North America stand with Jews after Michigan synagogue attack
By speaking out collectively, the mayors aim to send a clear message that antisemitism and violence have no place in their cities.