The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michigan/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Michigan | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michigan/ 32 32 Democrats win big in US special elections, but Trump reinforces hold on GOP https://www.timesofisrael.com/democrats-win-big-in-us-special-elections-but-trump-reinforces-hold-on-gop/ Wed, 06 May 2026 07:55:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817355 Races in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan bolster current trends, showing Democrats' momentum growing ahead of November's midterms, and Trump still holding sway with Republicans

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]]> Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board https://www.timesofisrael.com/michigan-democrats-back-pro-palestinian-candidate-for-university-board/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:53:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806539 Party sidelines incumbent pro-Israel Jewish member of Board of Regents in favor of Amir Makled, who has retweeted memes and cartoons with antisemitic connotations

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]]> Michigan rabbi whose synagogue was attacked slams leftist senate candidate’s response https://www.timesofisrael.com/michigan-rabbi-whose-synagogue-was-attacked-slams-leftist-senate-candidates-response/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:51:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799456 Abdul El-Sayed's statement that invoked war in Lebanon in connection with Temple Israel attack was 'offensive' and undermined his earlier condemnation, says Rabbi Jen Lader

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]]> Slamming Israel at Michigan rallies, Hasan Piker boosts Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed https://www.timesofisrael.com/slamming-israel-at-michigan-rallies-hasan-piker-boosts-senate-candidate-abdul-el-sayed/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:23:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798075 The far-left streamer accused of antisemitism doubled down on anti-Israel rhetoric to cheering crowds on Tuesday, as Democrats seem likelier than ever to agree with him

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]]> Michigan Democrats, Jewish leaders uneasy over Senate candidate’s alliance with Hasan Piker https://www.timesofisrael.com/michigan-democrats-jewish-leaders-uneasy-over-senate-candidates-alliance-with-hasan-piker/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:19:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3796812 Abdul El-Sayed held rallies at two universities on Tuesday with the antisemitic streamer, deepening a growing divide over the inclusion of such radicals in US politics

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]]> After attack, Michigan synagogue calls to add Lego to Seder plate https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-attack-michigan-synagogue-calls-to-add-lego-to-seder-plate/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:43:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3793087 Detroit's Temple Israel, the site of last month's ramming attack, says suggested new ritual object symbolizes both vulnerability and rebuilding

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]]> FBI: Terrorist who rammed pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/fbi-armed-man-who-rammed-pickup-into-michigan-synagogue-was-inspired-by-hezbollah/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:09:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3791655 Ayman Ghazali declared he wanted to 'kill as many of them as I possibly can' in video he made before attacking Temple Israel while preschool was in session, Detroit FBI head says

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]]> Police chief who responded to Detroit synagogue attack targeted by online vitriol https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-chief-who-responded-to-detroit-synagogue-attack-targeted-by-online-vitriol/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:15:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3786940 Man who posted antisemitic meme of the non-Jewish sheriff arrested on unrelated charge, prompting far-right activists to claim censorship, blame Jews for 'murdering free speech'

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]]> A week later, Michigan synagogue targeted in attack releases photos of interior devastation https://www.timesofisrael.com/michigan-synagogue-targeted-in-attack-releases-photos-of-interior-devastation/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:47:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3782691 Images show uneaten snacks laid out in early childhood education room, left untouched amid the scenes of destruction; scorched ceilings and walls across the rest of the synagogue

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]]> IDF says slain brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was a Hezbollah commander https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-slain-brother-of-michigan-synagogue-attacker-was-a-hezbollah-commander/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:45:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3778652 Army confirms reports linking Ayman Ghazali to terror operative who oversaw Lebanon-based group's weapons operations and was killed in Israeli strike

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]]> US Jewish security groups warn of ‘most elevated and complex threat environment’ in recent history https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jewish-security-groups-warn-of-most-elevated-and-complex-threat-environment-in-recent-history/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:46:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3777583 Though it was thwarted, director of Community Security Initiative says Michigan synagogue attack may be a 'tipping point' toward 'Europeanization of security' for American Jewry

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]]> FBI: Attacker shot himself after getting stuck in car he rammed into Michigan synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/attacker-shot-himself-after-getting-stuck-in-car-he-rammed-into-michigan-synagogue-fbi/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:50:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3777572 Bureau says Ayman Ghazali fired at armed guard prior to killing himself, had waited two hours outside Temple Israel before smashing vehicle carrying fireworks and gas into building

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]]> Director of targeted Michigan synagogue: ‘Instincts took over,’ our training kicked in https://www.timesofisrael.com/director-of-targeted-michigan-synagogue-instincts-took-over-our-training-kicked-in/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:34:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3777141 Staff and security team at Temple Israel followed security protocol to save lives, says leader who was overwhelmed by smoke in his office during attack

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]]> Michigan synagogue attacker’s brothers said to be Hezbollah members killed in IDF strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/michigan-synagogue-attacker-was-us-lebanese-citizen-with-relatives-said-killed-in-idf-strike/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:41:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3776979 Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, was US-Lebanese national; source tells NBC he was questioned on potential terror ties upon his return from overseas trips; CBS says brothers were in rocket unit

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]]> Michigan synagogue’s security preparations credited with saving lives https://www.timesofisrael.com/michigan-synagogues-security-preparations-credited-with-saving-lives/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:56:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3776782 Temple Israel rabbi hails members of security team 'who neutralized the terrorist and saved everybody,' while praising teachers for following active shooter procedures

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