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Don’t Let a Staggering Iran Off the Hook
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Jonathan Tobin explains why now is the time for the U.S. to press harder on a staggering Iran. The foreign-policy establishment was nearly unanimous last...
Douglas Bitonti Stewart Shares His Gratitude for Scott Kaufman
Douglas Bitonti Stewart shares the lessons he learned from Scott Kaufman's decision to step down as CEO of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Featured...
Mistakes Make the World Go ’Round
Although mistakes are embarrassing, they can often be educational and lead to some of the most useful inventions. I was once at a supermarket when...
The Well Provides Insight for Hosting Successful Gatherings
Priya Parker’s book The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters has guided The Well on how to host successful gatherings. By Chelsea...
Where Are We Now?
Featured photo courtesy of Ben Falik This isn’t about me except sort of. That’s what I remind myself each time I set out to tell...
New Israel Fund’s War on Jewish Life
The New Israel Fund is pushing to create a different philanthropic system, but is receiving controversy for allowing donors to give money to anti-Zionist...
When Home for the Holidays, Use Mindfulness
When home for the holidays, using elements of mindfulness can help you get ahead of potential conflict and make the most of family time. Thanksgiving...
The Lessons We Learn from Kristallnacht
U.S. Representative Andy Levin reflects on the lessons we can learn from Kristallnacht and how we can apply them to today's anti-Semitic incidents. By Rep....
Rebecca Starr Feels Detroit Pride in the Jewish Community
Originally from the Upper Peninsula, Rebecca Starr shares her experience within the Metro Detroit Jewish community that exemplifies Detroit pride. Detroit pride. We often see...
Michigan Law Allows Possession of Roadkill
Michigan law allows people who obtain permits to possess wildlife that are killed in vehicular collisions. The voice-over guy in the Arby’s TV commercials proudly...
Why America Can’t Escape the Middle East
President Donald Trump's decision to remove troops from the Middle East resonates with most of the American public. The excuses President Donald Trump and his...
Jews Increasingly See Discrimination and Danger in U.S. Culture
The American Jewish Committee's recent survey shows that eighty-eight percent of American Jews believe anti-Semitism is a problem today. By Daniel Elbaum There is an old...
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Officials Believe Jersey City Shooters were Motivated by Anti-Semitic and Anti-Police Views
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What’s Newf? Me…Rushmore!
Photos courtesy of Ben Falik Greetings, Michiganders and Michigeese! Ben has been pretty sleep deprived lately — can’t imagine why — so I am here...