Detroit Jewish federation says lockdowns lifted after synagogue attack

Luke Tress is The Times of Israel's New York correspondent.

US law enforcement respond to a call at Temple Israel synagogue on March 12, 2026, in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. (AP Photo/Corey Williams)
US law enforcement respond to a call at Temple Israel synagogue on March 12, 2026, in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. (AP Photo/Corey Williams)

The Jewish Federation of Detroit says that Jewish community lockdowns have been lifted following an attack on a local synagogue.

“We have received word that while there is still a large security presence at Temple Israel, all other Jewish organizations are no longer required to be in lockdown or lockout protocol,” the federation says in a statement.

“There will continue to be a strong police and security presence throughout the community. We ask community members to refrain from speculation or sharing unconfirmed information — especially on social media,” the statement says.

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