Looking Back

With the upcoming Nation of Islam conference in Detroit, this week's column explores its leader's anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Kirk Douglas starred in a memorable movie filmed entirely in Israel.

Ben Shiffman was one of only a few Jews to serve and was Michigan's oldest veteran in the Spanish-American War.

Jewish astronauts continue to make their mark in history with Jessica Ulrika Meir participating in the first all-female spacewalk.

"The Holocaust Unfolds," which shares reports from the Detroit Jewish Chronicle and the Jewish News, will on display again at UM-Dearborn.

Federal Judge Avern Cohn recently announced his retirement in December, leaving big shoes to fill. I had a hard time thinking of an appropriate introduction...

Mitzvah Day continues to bring the Jewish community together on Christmas day to volunteer at different social service agencies in Metro Detroit.

The Chanukah issue of the JN from 1949 showcased celebrations throughout Metro Detroit but also dealt with larger issues during the post-war era.

No matter how you spell it, Chanukah shows us the most important part of the holiday is the people you spend it with.

Philip Slomovitz was the creator and founding editor of the Detroit Jewish News and created his legacy in journalism. 

Sinai Hospital in Detroit was a major achievement for Detroit's Jewish community by providing a non-discriminatory environment for patients and professionals. As this calendar year...

Jewish radio had maintained a heavy presence in Detroit but now radio entrepreneurs are pioneering the next age of radio. Grace Turner’s article about the...