Michigan

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.”

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Temple Israel Rabbi Jen Lader talks to a reporter at Shenandoah Country Club in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on March 13, 2026.
Harrison Hochberg, the first Jewish member of the University of Michigan basketball team to win a National Championship.

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.

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Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed greets supporters at a rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 7, 2026. The rally also featured Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who has been accused of 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.

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Abdul El-Sayed campaigns for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. He held a crowded Women for Abdul rally in a Detroit suburb. El-Sayed was born in Michigan to parents who immigrated from Egypt.

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."

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Suspect arrested in U of Michigan rabbi’s home robbery, with no evidence of antisemitic intent

An 18-year-old man was arrested for armed robbery of a rabbi’s home on Rosh Hashanah, deemed unrelated to antisemitism.

OCTOBER 8, 2024ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Pro-Palestinian protestors hold up signs and banners along the parade route of the annual Labor Day Parade in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 2, 2024.

Gunman invades, robs home of Michigan rabbi as Rosh Hashanah guests flee

Some 20 guests, including students from the University of Michigan, were at the rabbi's house when a gunman entered last night.

OCTOBER 3, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Police officers surround a scene where the suspect was located as they respond to a shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, U.S., February 14, 2023.

US resident killed in Israel's military campaign in Lebanon, friend says

"We are deeply saddened by the death of Kamel Ahmad Jawad and our hearts go out to his family and friends. His death is a tragedy...," a White House spokesperson said.

OCTOBER 3, 2024ByREUTERS
Dark clouds blanket the sky over Beirut suburbs during heavy rainfall, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, Lebanon October 1, 2024.

US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib condemns cartoon showing her with exploding pager

The cartoon, published on Thursday, showed a woman sitting next to an exploding pager. The woman's desk in the cartoon had a name card saying "Rep. Tlaib."

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024ByREUTERS
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) holds up a sign as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) holds up a sign as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress on July 24.

University of Michigan student assaulted by group after saying he was Jewish

AAPD Police Chief Andre C. Anderson said that there "is absolutely no place for hate or ethnic intimidation" in the city. 

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
TWO INSTRUCTORS from the University of Michigan denied recommendation letters for a study abroad program because the students’ preferred destination was Israel

Harris running mate Tim Walz: 'We can't allow what's happened in Gaza to happen'

Walz advocated for a two-state solution and added that he wanted to push "the Netanyahu government to start moving in that direction."

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at the 46th International Convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Michigan student government threatens funding freeze over divestment

Michigan's student government plans to withhold funding from student groups until the university divests from Israel, sparking concerns about the impact on campus organizations and unity.

AUGUST 28, 2024ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Salma Hamamy carries a Palestinian flag during a pro-Palestinian protest during the University of Michigan's commencement ceremony on May 4, 2024 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Uncommitted movement backed by network of Rashida Tlaib's family, friends, supporters - exclusive

The organization was formed out of the success of Listen to Michigan, which canvased during the 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries.

AUGUST 21, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib talks on her cell phone about the pro-Palestinian protestors detained by Wayne State Police after the WSU encampment was raided by police in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., May 30, 2024.

Andy Levin calls on Kamala Harris to address Palestinian issues for Michigan victory

At the DNC panel, former Congressman Andy Levin called for Kamala Harris to address Palestinian issues and win Michigan for a potential victory.

AUGUST 20, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Rep. Andy Levin speaks at a press conference introducing his "Two-State Solution Act" on Capitol Hill, Sept. 23, 2021. He is flanked by Hadar Susskind, the president/CEO of Americans for Peace Now; Rep. Alan Lowenthal; Rep. Sara Jacobs; Rep. Peter Welch; and J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami.

'If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that': Harris fires back at pro-Palestinians at rally

Among those invited to the rally were Abbas Alawieh and Layla Elabed, leaders of the Uncommitted National Movement.

AUGUST 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in Romulus, Michigan, US, August 7, 2024.