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Anxiety Keeping You Awake? Pandemic and Politics Take a Toll on Sleep
Stress is causing increased sleep problems, especially for women, according to some local physicians and therapists.
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases is stressing many...
Restaurants Fight for Their Lives
The latest "pause" in indoor dining threatens the future of local restaurants.
With the coronavirus pandemic surging, just before Thanksgiving came Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement...
‘Kids Need Camp’: Camps ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About the Summer of 2021
Detroit-area camps are cautiously optimistic they will be able to operate at least a scaled-down program next summer.
Summer camp can be a lifeline for...
Assassins Kill Scientist Believed to be the Father of Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program
Iranian media blamed Israel's Mossad spy agency for the killing.
(JTA) — Assassins shot to death Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the nuclear scientist that western intelligence agencies...
Sharing Food on Thanksgiving: Hazon Detroit Distributes Meals to 1,000 Families in Northern Oakland...
For weeks before the drive, Hazon Detroit and volunteers rescued food for Thanksgiving that would have otherwise gone to waste.
A recent food drive helped...
Bystanders and Enablers: New Book Illustrates How Institutions Failed to Protect Victims of Sexual...
The son of Holocaust survivors tackles modern-day horrors with Armies of Enablers, focusing on sexual assault cases including the USA Gymnastics team.
Author Amos...
Living in Israel: COVID Pandemic Doesn’t Stop Oak Park Natives From Making Aliyah
Making aliyah was a 10-month process that began long before the pandemic.
Upon their permanent arrival to Israel as this summer ended, Mark and Badonna...
Danny Raskin: L’Chaim
Better Health Market & Café helps keep Metro Detroiters healthy.
A time-honored family name and reputation that has always meant only the best of service...
Looking Back: An Ode to Dr. John & Eva Mames
Dr. John and Eva Mames were the backbone, heart and soul of Magen David Adom (MDA) in Detroit for decades
You may have read in...
Teen Programming During the Pandemic
BBYO slowly returns to in-person events, NFTY sticks with virtual for now.
Jewish teen programming organizations across Michigan shifted to virtual when the pandemic hit...
Torah Portion: Go in Peace
Parshat Vayetze: Genesis 28:10-32:3; Hosea 12:13-14:10.
When I started my rabbinic school year in Israel in 2010, my first trip to Jerusalem was spellbinding.
My adopted...
Israeli Scientists Pioneering New, Less Invasive Breast Cancer Detection Methods
Liquid biopsies like specialized blood tests hold promise for early detection of life-threatening cancers.
Every day, hundreds of thousands of women worldwide get mammograms, and...
New Online Learning Platform Aims to Bridge the Gap Between US Jews and Israel
The Israel-centered, Jewish distance learning program taught by experienced educators is accessible to students of all ages anywhere.
When the first wave of coronavirus infections...
Yiddish Limerick: Thanksgiving
On Thanksgiving a shaynem dahnk* we’ll say
Far alle gutte zakhn, nisht ein, nisht tzvay**.
Far shayninke kinderlakh***
Far ingalakh un maydalak****
And alle gutte zakhn***** that come...
Essay: A “COVID Hell” Call to Action
We cannot afford to be mere observers of this COVID-19 crisis. There is much that we can and should be doing to help each...
JN Editor to Moderate Discussions at 2 Local Book Events
Registration is encouraged for the discussions at the Detroit Jewish Book Fair and the Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival.
JN Editor Andrew Lapin will be...
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Last Aliyah at Iron Mountain: As Tiny Jewish Community Dwindles, Historic...
Although no one from Iron Mountain was surprised to see the synagogue wind down, former congregants expressed sadness about the conclusion of a significant...
Here’s to Durfee: Jewish Alumni are Invited to Reunion Celebrating Their...
To mark the occasion of its 10th anniversary, Life Remodeled is hosting a free Virtual Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 3, featuring Isiah Thomas, Gabrielle...
Annabel Cohen’s Intimate Thanksgiving Recipes
Recipes for what’s likely to be a different holiday than we’re used to.
Thanksgiving is going to be different. So many people I talk to...
Everything but the Hugs: Being Virtually Together to Celebrate Thanksgiving
This is not the Thanksgiving any of us expected, but it’s the one that will make forever-memories.
The upcoming Thanksgiving weekend marks one full year...
‘Dismantling Antisemitism’ Panel To Feature Unexpected Guest: Rashida Tlaib
Co-panelist Peter Beinart says the aim is to include Palestinians in the discussion.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib is set to appear on a virtual panel entitled...
Essay: A “COVID Hell” Call to Action
We cannot afford to be mere observers of this COVID-19 crisis. There is much that we can and should be doing to help each...
