Looking Back
Technion’s Longtime Ties to Detroit
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Earlier in this issue (on page 12), you may have read about the service of Detroit Jewish community leader Larry Jackier to the Technion-Israel...
Looking Back at The Jewish Chronicle’s History
Featured image courtesy of Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives, Pevin Family Papers While searching past July issues of the JN and the Detroit Jewish...
Looking Back at Civil War Reenactors
Many Detroit Jews are history buffs, taking part in Civil War reenactments in Michigan. So, it’s a warm summer day and you put on a...
Metro Detroit’s South African Jewish Community
The Alene and Graham Landau Archivist Chair shares his interest in discovering South African Jewish history and connections in Metro Detroit. I work with Tessa...
Mike Smith Named Alene and Graham Landau Archivist Chair
Detroit Jewish News Foundation archivist Mike Smith was honored as the Alene and Graham Landau Archivist. I have been the archivist for the Detroit Jewish...
Book Review: “Shadow Strike”
Shadow Strike is a thrilling novel exploring the gripping story of the 2007 destruction of the al-Kabar nuclear reactor in Syria. By Mike Smith, Detroit...
The Holocaust Unfolds Exhibit — October 26, 2001
The term Holocaust was not used as a historical concept until after World War II when the world finally understood that the Nazi party...
Jewish Detroiters Did Their Part for Israel’s Founding
By Mike Smith Israel just celebrated another birthday. The nation is now 71 years old, and it is a vibrant, democratic, economically powerful, high-tech society...
A Look Back at the New York Times: Was it Anti-Semitic in the WWII Era?
Following the cartoon recently published in the New York Times' International print edition, Mike Smith explores the publication's stance on anti-Semitism throughout history. By Mike...
The Holocaust Unfolds Exhibit — April 14, 1961
By Mike Smith The term Holocaust was not used as a historical concept until after World War II when the world finally understood that the...
The Holocaust Unfolds Exhibit — December 10, 1948
The term Holocaust was not used as a historical concept until after World War II when the world finally understood that the Nazi party...
Looking Back at the Legendary Bill Davidson
The DJN Foundation Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History delves into the life of Bill Davidson prior to the debut of the new...
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The Battle Continues for a Permanent Capitol Menorah
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor continues to fight for a menorah to be permanently displayed in front of the Michigan State Capitol during the holidays. On...
Camp Sababa is a ‘Cool’ Summertime Spot
Camp Sababa is the place where a thriving Jewish community comes to life through a Jewish day-camp experience at the JCC of Metro Detroit. By...
Kendra Watkins and Ben Ratner Return to Detroit
Kendra Watkins and Ben Ratner return to Detroit as Repair the World Fellows working with Detroit Jews for Justice and the Coleman A. Young...
John Gallagher Formulates Success at Nonna Maria’s
John Gallagher is the nephew of Nonna Maria's original owner and has brought the recipe for success with top-notch Italian dishes. Photos courtesy of Nonna...
JARC Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
JARC celebrates 50 years of ensuring quality of life for those with developmental disabilities. When a group of Jewish parents of developmentally disabled children met...
