Michigan

Michigan State student sprays swastika on his own frat house

Student at Michigan State University suspended from Pi Kappa Alpha after he spray painted swastika on the group's fraternity house.

Watch: Jewish student teaches thief a lesson

Maddy Gun, Jewish student and member of Chabad on Campus at MSU, had her mezuzah ripped of her doorpost. This is what she did.

Federal suit against anti-Israel protests at Michigan synagogue

Lawsuit asks court for injunction to stop protesters, calling demonstrations 'harassing conduct', or to place limits on them.

US Justice Dept to denaturalize Hamas-supporting Michigan man

Defendant allegedly procured US citizenship by concealing Hamas support and concealing bomb-making materials.

Michigan governor visits Western Wall

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer places note in Western Wall, tours Western Wall Tunnels.

Michigan State U. Hillel sukkah ‘totally decimated’ by vandals

Two vandals, apparently drunk, filmed destroying sukkah erected by Michigan State University Hillel during Sukkot.

Jewish prisoners in Michigan to get certified kosher meals

Under proposed settlement to class-action lawsuit, hundreds of Jewish prisoners in Michigan to get kosher meals.

Michigan synagogue’s doors plastered with hate messages

Grans Rapids synagogue defaced on eve of Sukkot.

Israeli burger restaurant to delay Michigan opening over BDS

Michigan restaurateur says he will “step away” from opening a Dearborn branch of a burger chain founded in Israel following boycott threats.

Measles cases in Detroit linked to haredi traveler rise to 39

Number of measles cases in Detroit area linked to a haredi traveler more than doubles over past three weeks to 39.

Longest-serving congressman in US history dead at 92

John Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, served a record 59 consecutive years in the US House of Representatives.

Dearborn Michigan blocks exposé of Henry Ford's anti-Semitism

Mayor of Dearborn, Michigan prevents magazine from being mailed out after it included article on Henry Ford's hatred of Jews.

Michigan synagogue vandalized for second time in 2 months

Vandals again target menorah carving in Battle Creek, Michigan synagogue, after hammer taken to carving in November.

Not your father's Democrats

US congresswoman to wear 'Palestinian gown' at swearing in

Rashida Tlaib announces plans to wear a “traditional Palestinian gown” when she is sworn into Congress next month.

Messianic 'rabbi' raises ire at vigil for Pittsburgh victims

Congressional candidate under fire for inviting Messianic Jew to lead prayer at vigil for synagogue shooting victims.

Dozens of groups call to sanction BDS-supporting professor

58 groups seek action after Michigan prof declines to write reference letter for student to study in Israel.

Michigan Dem walks back claim Israel aggressor, Hamas legitimate

Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan walks back comments calling Hamas 'legitimate', labelling Israel the 'aggressor'.

Michigan Democrat: Hamas legitimate - Israel is the aggressor

Democratic candidate for Michigan Governor refuses to denounce BDS, while running mate has history of anti-Israel statements.

Democratic group pans candidate’s pledge to slash Israel aid

Jewish Democratic Council of America criticizes Michigan congressional candidate Rashida Tlaib for statement of aid to Israel

Two people killed in shooting at Michigan dorm

Two people fatally shot at Campbell Hall dormitory at Central Michigan University. Suspect flees the scene.

'Green' community center lets participants run the show

At a non-denominational Jewish center in Ferndale, Michigan, Chabad directors step back to allow residents a free hand in deciding programs.

Swastikas, anti-Semitic slurs, found in Michigan park

Authorities discover swastikas, 'Jews die' graffiti in Michigan skate park.

Michigan man given probation for threats to kill children, Jews

Suspect threatened to commit mass shootings against Jews and children, given 2 years probation.

Ann Arbor Jihad:

Muslim shot by SWAT: 'Get on the ground and bow before Allah’

Michigan Muslim convert taunts police officers with knives in small Ypsilanti apartment before being shot by member of SWAT team.

Trump effect? Rock star leads incumbent Dem in Senate race

Poll shows rock singer Kid Rock defeating incumbent Democratic Michigan senator by 8 points in 2018 matchup.

FBI: Michigan stabbing investigated as act of terrorism

FBI confirms stabbing of a police officer at an airport in Flint is being investigated as terror attack.

Terrorist stabs Michigan policeman

Police officer stabbed in back by man yelling "Allahu Akbar" at Bishop International Airport. Officer is in critical condition.

Michigan student group apologizes for Hitler Valentine's card

College Republicans at Central Michigan University apologize for a Valentine's Day card with a photo of Adolf Hitler.

Michigan Governor signs anti-boycott bill into law

Anti-BDS groups hail new Michigan law that prohibits boycotts against individuals or a public entity of a foreign state.

Judge orders Michigan recount to stop

Federal judge stops the hand recount of nearly 5 million ballots in the state of Michigan, requested by Green Party nominee Jill Stein.

Michigan's attorney general acts to stop recount

Michigan's attorney general, Bill Schuette, says he will file suit to stop a recount requested by Dr. Jill Stein.

Jill Stein asks for recount in Michigan

Green Party presidential nominee files request for a recount in Michigan, where Donald Trump was named the winner earlier this week.

Trump named winner in Michigan

Donald Trump officially named the winner in Michigan, giving him a total of 306 electoral votes.

Tight races in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan

New polls find Clinton and Trump are tied in Ohio, while Clinton has slim leads in Michigan and Pennsylvania.

Watch: Locals save elderly man who drove into a lake

A 65 year-old man lost control of his car while driving alongside Lake St. Clair in Michigan. Local landscapers jumped in to rescue him.

Two dead in shooting outside Michigan court

Shooting outside court in St. Joseph, Michigan, leaves two bailiffs dead. Shooter eliminated. Attack appears not to be terror-related.

Michigan mandates Holocaust education in high schools

Michigan public schools must teach about genocide, including the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide, under a new law.

Michigan radio station refuses to air Israel birthday greeting

Jewish couple from Detroit pressing public radio station to broadcast greeting to Israel paid for by their sponsorship of the station.

Michigan JCC, day school evacuated following bomb threat

Ann Arbor JCC evacuated Monday after anonymous threat made.

Seven dead in Michigan shooting attacks, one arrested

Gunman targeted restaurant, car dealership. Possible suspect in police custody.

Michigan ISIS supporter planned church massacre, beheadings

FBI arrests Palestinian Muslim armed with an arsenal of assault weapons, who planned beheadings and other attacks in name of ISIS.

Michigan Arab activist: Stabbing Jews is OK, they're animals

Michigan-based pro-Palestinian activist attacks Muslims who criticize Palestinian stabbing attacks, says Jews are like animals.

Alabama, Michigan reject Syrian migrants

After Paris attack that included terrorist who entered as 'refugee,' two US states vow to block Obama's 'dangerous' policy.

Are Muslims United?

Michigan Man Arrested Over Swastika Surge

A 58-year old man from Michigan was arrested in connection with several swastikas that have been found spray-painted in recent weeks.

Farrakhan's 'Synagoge of Satan' Remarks Under Fire

US lawmaker denounces Louis Farrakhan’s remarks as “unacceptable, racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic.”

Swastikas Scrawled on Michigan Student Lockers Stir Outrage

Three high school teenagers in Michigan could face criminal charges for scratching swastikas into student lockers.

Michigan Arab Editor 'Tarnishes Integrity' of University

Michigan State University urged to reconsider induction of Arab American newspaper editor into Hall of Fame due to anti-Semitic diatribes.

Michigan Cops Stop Driver for Waving Israeli Flags

Police in a heavily-populated Muslim Michigan city questioned a driver for waving Israeli flags. Muslim protesters were not stopped.

Police: Religion Not Motive in Michigan Attack

Police said they do not believe that the attack against Zachary Tennen, a Jewish student from Michigan, was an anti-Semitic hate crime.