Allison Jacobs

Several Metro Detroit events are planned for Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer and a day of celebrating and...

Photography by John Hardwick The seventh annual Diplomatic and Interfaith Seder at Congregation Shaarey Zedek was hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC (JCRC/AJC). The...

Parshat Emor: Leviticus 21:1-24:23; Ezekiel 44:15-31. By Rabbi Alana Alpert Tzedakah can seem unnatural. Why would we want to give up what we have? When we have...

Kalamazoo Jewish community rallies to reject anti-Israel legislation that called for an end to military aid from United States. By JN Staff After a divisive business...

Rosh Chodesh groups help connect women on a monthly basis for spiritual inspiration, Jewish rituals and friendships. By Jen Lovy Featured photo by Jerry Zolynsky Not that...

The DJN chats with the Metro Detroit Jewish community-builder who will soon be heading down South for a new adventure. Featured photo by Leisa Thompson 1....

Taking a page from Detroit's NEXTGen, Windsor's young professionals launched the EmergingGen group to build Jewish community. By Ron Stang Who knew there was a connection...

For all of us, the success stories of initially marginalized communities based on race, gender, or religion should change the question: “Why are those...

The Flint Water Crisis demonstrates that the fight to ensure equity — for all races, nationalities, ethnicities and faiths — must continue to be...

Bloomfield Hills High School student urges teens to stand up for their beliefs and fight for change. By Lindsey Zousmer Between anti-Semitism, gender inequality, gun violence...