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Ancestry and The Arolsen Archives Digitize Holocaust Records
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Ancestry announces partnership with the Arolsen Archives to digitize millions of Holocaust records in the Holocaust Remembrance Collection.
In July, the popular Ancestry company announced...
Politicians, Groups Weigh in on Netanyahu Banning Omar, Tlaib
Despite getting permission to go to Israel, Tlaib ultimately decides not to go; Michigan representatives and Jewish organizations also weigh in on the subject.
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Trump Official Changes Emma Lazarus Poem in Arguing for Immigration Restrictions
Trump official Ken Cuccinelli changes famous Jewish poet Emma Lazarus' words on the Statue of Liberty to emphasize curbing immigration.
(JTA) — A Trump administration...
US House Majority and Minority Leaders, in Jerusalem, Say Tlaib and Omar Should be Allowed to Visit
JERUSALEM (JTA) — The U.S. House of Representatives majority and minority leaders said in Jerusalem that Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar should...
Two US Mass Shootings Leave at Least 29 Dead in 13 Hours
By Marcy Oster
(JTA) — At least 29 people and one shooter are dead in the wake of two mass shootings that took place over...
Manischewitz is Selling All of its Kosher Food Business
The Manischewitz Co. known for Tam Tam crackers, matzah and more just announced that it was acquired by Kenover Marketing Corp.
By Marcy Oster
(JTA) —...
Man Shot Outside of Miami Synagogue
Police are investigating whether the shooting of a 69-year-old man outside of a Miami synagogue was a hate crime.
By Marcy Oster
(JTA) — A man...
Poll Shows Americans Believe Small Businesses Can Refuse Services to Jews, Minorities
Nearly 20 percent of Americans believe small business owners can refuse service to Jews and other minorities based on religious freedom.
Back in June of...
House Overwhelmingly Condemns Israel Boycott Movement in Resolution Vote
By Ron Kampeas
WASHINGTON (JTA) — The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly condemned the movement to boycott, divest and sanction Israel.The House vote Tuesday on...
Congress Tackles the Anti-Israel Boycott, but Bipartisanship is Fleeting
Featured photo by Pete Marovich/Getty Images
WASHINGTON (JTA) — On Wednesday, the Foreign Affairs committee in the Democratic-led House unanimously condemned the boycott Israel movement....
Jewish, Muslim Communities Aid Asylum Seekers
More than $40,000 from Temple Israel and the Michigan Muslim Community Council will be sent to southern border to aid asylum seekers.
Temple Israel has...
Trump Cites Israel in Defending His Call for Democratic Congresswomen to ‘Go Back’ to Their Countries
(JTA) — President Donald Trump said that his call for some Democrat congresswomen to “go back” to their countries also was in defense of...
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When Do We Partner? When Do We Not?
Rabbi Asher Lopatin reflects on his experience at the Take on Hate rally and how he made the decision to partner with other organizations.
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Israel AG Allows Partrich Loan to Netanyahu
Israel Attorney General allows Detroiter Partrich's funds to pay back improper gift toward prime minister's legal defense
Israel Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced Friday that...
This Week’s Torah Portion: A Basic Conflict
Parshat Ki Tetze: Deuteronomy 21:16-25:19; Isaiah 54:1-10.
By Rabbi Aaron Bergman
The comedian Jay Mohr said that the key to his marriage is not that he...
Israeli Tech Product Cleans Toxic Algae Blooms
Israel-based cleantech company, BlueGreen Water Technologies Ltd., announces the success of cleaning toxic algae blooms with their product, Lake Guard Blue.
BlueGreen Water Technologies Ltd.,...
Fenster Launches ‘How To Start A Business’
West Bloomfield native Matthew Fenster's How To Start A Business was inspired by challenges he faced while starting his own company.
After seven years of...
