Detroit

'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


Parents of Michigan teen school shooter to face trial

The case appears to be the first time that parents of a teenage school shooter have been charged for involvement in their offspring's alleged crimes.

 Jennifer Crumbley, parent of accused Oxford High School gunman Ethan Crumbley, listens during a court procedural hearing in Rochester Hills, Michigan, U.S., February 24, 2022.

Detroit Pistons troll Kyrie Irving with 'Happy Hanukkah' graphic

The scoreboard displayed both a spinning globe and a Hanukkah graphic with a menorah while he was at the free throw line.

 Oct 29, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) argues a call in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center.

Detroit Jewish center evacuated after pipe bomb threats

After a sweep of the premises around the Detroit Jewish Community Center, police "determined there are no explosive devices in the building or surrounding area."

 Detroit Police car

Gary Torgow: Helping Mosaic United foster Israel-Diaspora ties

No. 37 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Gary Torgow, chairman of the Mosaic United steering committee.

 Gary Turgov, chairman of the Mosaic United steering committee.

Church founded by antisemite hosts an event on Jewish-Catholic relations

Father Coughlin’s nationwide radio show, which ran from 1926-1940, he was a fearsome demagogue: parroting Nazi propaganda, telling his listeners “Jewish Communists” were plotting their demise.

 The Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, Michigan on May 31, 2022, before a “discussion of the Jewish-Catholic Relationship”. This event was co-sponsored by the Detroit JCRC/AJC and the Archdiocese of Detroit. The Shrine was founded by Father Charles Coughlin.

Wanted parents of suspected Michigan school shooter taken into custody

The couple's 15-year-old son, Ethan Crumbley, is being held without bail and has been charged as an adult on suspicion of carrying out the deadliest U.S. school shooting of 2021.

Emergency personnel respond to the scene of a deadly shooting where at least three were killed and six were wounded at a high school in Oxford, Michigan, about 35 miles (55 km) north of Detroit, US, November 30, 2021.

Jill Biden pays tribute to Jonathan Sacks at yeshiva fundraiser in Detroit

First Lady Jill Biden quoted one of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks writings during a yeshiva fundraiser in Detroit.

US first lady Jill Biden delivers remarks at Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny Campus, in Ankeny

Dr. Jill Biden to be guest speaker at Detroit Jewish school dinner

Prior speakers at the Yeshiva Beth Yehudah annual dinner included then-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef al-Otaiba.

TANDING BEFORE a playground, Dr. Jill Biden speaks during a ‘back to school’ tour of Shortlidge Academy in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 1.

Police chief in Michigan apologizes for liking pro-Israel Facebook post

Haddad came under fire from local leaders after he liked a change in a profile picture by an officer who added an “I stand with Israel” banner to his picture.

PRO-PALESTINIAN demonstrators attend a protest outside the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles, earlier this month.

Female polar bear killed by male bear at Detroit Zoo

“This was completely unexpected and the Detroit Zoo staff is devastated by the loss of Anana in this sudden and tragic event.”

Polar bear eats watermelon