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'Flip the circuit breaker': Obama attacks Trump administration to boost Democrats in Michigan

We have never seen a president excel in straight-up grifting, on your dime, like this," Obama said. "Never seen a president so intent on selling favors like this..." said the former president.

Former President Barack Obama speaks at a “Get Out the Vote" rally in support of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on October 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

Detroit Democrats unite over rising costs, remain divided over Israel ahead of midterm elections

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed Michigan US Senate campaign hires Jewish outreach director

Pictures from the MIBA event announcing the US-Israel Innovation Exchange (USIIE).

Israel-US commercial relations strengthen after 80 organizations sign MoU to improve bilateral ties


Suspected killer of synagogue leader Samantha Woll cleared of premeditated murder

The jury remains deadlocked on charges of felony murder and home invasion, and found the defendant Michael Jackson-Bolanos, 29, guilty of lying to the police.

Samantha Woll, president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Detroit, welcomes attendees to the congregation’s centennial celebration and groundbreaking on a major renovation project, Aug. 14, 2022.

Father Coughlin’s Detroit-area church will now teach visitors about his antisemitism

Father Charles Coughlin's church acknowledges his antisemitism and educates visitors about his hateful legacy. This change follows discussions with local Jewish groups.

National Shrine of the Little Flower was built in two phases in 1931 and 1936. It is an iconic architectural feature located at the corner of 12 Mile Rd and metro Detroit's legendary Woodward Avenue.

Up to 10 shot, wounded at Detroit area water park, police say - report

The suspect was still at large late on Saturday, but police said they believed he was cornered in a house nearby.

 Police officers stand guard, on the day a pro-Palestinian activists' set up an encampment, at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Los Angeles, California, US, May 23, 2024.

Self-proclaimed ‘Jew hater’ under investigation after incident at Detroit-area synagogue

The altercation is the latest in a string of antisemitic incidents since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7 that have targeted Jewish institutions.

 People attend a vigil in front of the Fraenkelufer synagogue in Berlin, Germany, October 13, 2023.

WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with Democrats at holiday party

Bernice Smith, 90, was filmed hitting protesters with her cane, an act she insists was self-defense.

 A brawl breaks out between Democratic Party activists and pro-Palestinian protesters at a Democratic holiday party in Detroit, December 2023.

Suspect charged with murder in death of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll

Woll, 40, had been found unresponsive near her house by police at 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 21 with evidence of multiple stab wounds and a trail of blood leading to her home.

 Samantha Woll, 60, was found stabbed to death outside her home in Detroit.

Police identify second person of interest in Detroit synagogue leader murder

The person of interest was a complete stranger to Samantha Woll, who was murdered outside her synagogue in late October.

 Samantha Woll, 60, was found stabbed to death outside her home in Detroit.

Letters to the Editor October 25, 2023: The ugly truth

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Detroit police say no reason to believe antisemitism behind synagogue leader's killing

Woll was found stabbed to death outside her home in Detroit's Lafayette Park neighborhood on Saturday.

 Detroit Police car

Detroit Jewish leader found stabbed to death outside her home

Samantha Woll, an interfaith activist who also worked in politics, was 40. It is unclear if the killing has any connection to the war in Israel.

 Samantha Woll, 60, was found stabbed to death outside her home in Detroit.