Holocaust Podcast Features Testimonies from Survivors
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Yale University's Fortunoff Video Archive launches a podcast that features testimonies from Holocaust survivors including a former resident of West Bloomfield. Yale University’s Fortunoff Video...
Catherine Cangany on Henry Ford’s Anti-Semitism
Lecturer Catherine Cangany spoke at the Dearborn Historical Museum about Henry Ford and his anti-Semitic newspaper, The Dearborn Independent. Photography by Corrie Colf The Dearborn Historical...
Communicating With Your Child About Anti-Semitism
With the rise of anti-Semitic incidents parents should embrace having conversations with their children about these issues. Recently, anti-Semitic incidents have not only been plaguing...
Israeli Research Aims to Stop Spread of Breast Cancer
Israeli scientists are turning their focus to how breast cancer spreads which could lead to improvements in treatment and survivability. By Larry Luxner (JTA) — About...
Ashkenazic Jew’s Genes May Link to Parkinson’s
Ashkenazic Jews may be linked through gene mutations to Parkinson's disease and now researchers are investigating new therapies. By Ruthan Brodsky Researchers know mutations to the...
‘Michigan Haunts’ Details Eerie Spaces in Michigan
Michigan Haunts by Jon Milan and Gail Offen provides spooky legends about allegedly haunted places throughout Michigan. Featured photo courtesy of Library of Congress Have you...
Susan Adelman Makes Her Mark
From pediatric surgeon to author, Susan Adelman has pursued her many passions to reach her goal of making the world better. Photography by Sacred Overstreet-Amos When...
Caytak Family Opens Chabad Center in Troy
Rabbi Menachem and Chana Caytak used Detroit Federation’s 2018 Jewish population study to find the best location for their new Chabad center in Troy. Featured...
Jewish Community Caught in State Budget Woes
Jewish community stands to lose funding if Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republicans don’t negotiate state budget issues. Some Jewish communal agencies in Metro Detroit are...
Bernie Sanders: Some US Aid Money to Israel Should Go to Gaza
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke at J Street's annual conference, sharing his stance on US aid funding to Israel. By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) —...
Justin Prinstein Strengthens Detroit’s Youth Through Baseball
Executive director and founder of International Stars Baseball Justin Prinstein supports kids in Detroit through his baseball academy. Featured photo courtesy of Allison Farrand Southfield native...
Thousands Gather for Forbes Under 30 Summit
From Oct. 27-30, young entrepreneurs will be honored at the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit. Featured image courtesy of Forbes 30 Under 30 Just over...
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Seven months after the attack at the Chabad of Poway Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein retires as the congregation's leader. By Marcy Oster JTA — The rabbi of...
