Michigan

Emhoff and Torres highlight Kamala Harris' pro-Israel stance to Michigan Jewish voters

The event included get-out-the-vote calls and signups to canvas, along with Jewish-themed efforts to attract young voters, including one that riffs on the name of the first service of Shabbat.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
21/10/2024

Harris tells voters Sinwar’s death is opportunity to bring hostages home

Harris, while courting voters in the battleground swing state of Michigan, said that Sinwar's death is an opportunity to end the Israel-Hamas war.

Ex-KKK head David Duke endorses US Green Party candidate Jill Stein for president

Duke, long one of the country’s highest-profile white supremacists and antisemites, has repeatedly sought political office while spreading conspiracy theories about Jews.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
16/10/2024

'F*** Israel, Intifada' sprayed on Jewish Federation of Detroit office on Oct. 7

The Federation added that it was a stark reminder of "the rising tide of hate affecting Jewish people."

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.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
08/10/2024

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.

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.

By REUTERS
03/10/2024
 Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds up a sign as PM Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of congress 24/7

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."

By REUTERS
21/09/2024
TWO INSTRUCTORS from the University of Michigan denied recommendation letters for a study abroad

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. 

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."

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