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Guest Column: Thoughts on the Jewish Press
Jewish newspapers are a window not only into the Jewish present but also the Jewish past.
Danny Raskin: The Hy Life (Part 1)
Here is Part 1 of Danny’s column from Aug. 31, 2001, where he celebrated the 90th birthday of longtime deli man Hy Horenstein.
A Word of Torah: The Great Restoration
The special significance of Tu b’Av in light of COVID.
Looking Back: The Boys of Summer
The William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History holds an abundance of baseball stories and reports.
No Israeli Child Left Behind …
Aviva Zacks translated four posts from an occurrence this summer that is a prime example of how Israelis take care of one another.
Dave Coulter Visits The JN in His Efforts to Better Know Different Segments of...
Earlier this month, Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter visited the Jewish News’ Farmington Hills office to meet with the editorial team and Detroit Jewish News Foundation Board Member Mark Zausmer and Board Advisor Mark Davidoff.
Torah Portion: The Scholar Within
Parshat V’etchanan: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11; Isaiah 40:1-26.
Tokyo Olympics Creative Director Fired Over 1990s Comedy Skit Mocking the Holocaust
Kentaro Kobayashi's dismissal came less than 48 hours before the opening ceremony he was scheduled to direct.
B’nai Moshe Hires Hometown Woman as Cantor
Deborah Bletstein becomes the first full-time female cantor of a Conservative synagogue in Metro Detroit’s history.
Antisemitism Rally in Washington Gave This Father and Daughter Lessons in How to Combat...
Elisha Wiesel helped corral a cross-section of more than 100 Jewish and interfaith organizations that cut across the political and religious spectrum at the "No Fear: A Rally in Solidarity with the Jewish People" event.
My ex-Orthodox Life Isn’t Glamorous, but My Story Should be Told
"My Unorthodox Life" promotes harmful stereotypes of those who leave their religious families.
How US Laws Against Israel Boycotts Could Hit Ben & Jerry’s
The ice cream company's pullout from what it deems "occupied territory" could very well have legal and financial consequences, some experts say.
Berkley High Grad Writes and Produces Play Debuting at Ridgedale
During the pandemic, Rebecca Feber used a biographical story from the past to inspire plans for favorite activities, and the Ridgedale Players Theater in Troy is showcasing her creative approach with the help of many others.
Harry Rosenfeld, Key Editor in Exposing Watergate, Dies at 91
The German refugee titled his memoir "From Kristallnacht to Watergate: Memoirs of a Newspaperman.”
The Well is Posting Pre-Rosh Hashanah Topics for Introspection
The Well’s annual social media campaign, #Reflect4Rosh, focusing on reflection and introspection leading up to the High Holidays, has returned.
Temple Israel Cantors Team Up with Israeli A Cappella Group
Temple Israel Cantors Michael Smolash and Neil Michaels joined forces with the Rabotai Jewish A Cappella group to create an inspiring parody of “Mr. Red, White and Blue,” a patriotic song, to try and bring some unity to Am Yisrael.