Michigan

Long lost luxury steamer Lac La Belle found in Lake Michigan

The Lac La Belle was a 66 m steamship built in 1864 in Cleveland, Ohio, and quickly became one of the most popular vessels on Lake Michigan, operating routes between Cleveland and the upper lake.

|ByKATERYNA POBEREZHNA
Sonar survey confirms mastodon carving at 9,000-year-old Lake Michigan’s ‘Underwater Stonehenge’.
Ann Arbor antisemitic act caught on camera at the University of Michigan.

WATCH: 'F*** Israel, F*** Jewish people': Teen charged for kicking door of Michigan Jewish center

The teen is facing a misdemeanor charge of prowling, according to court records. He is not affiliated with the University of Michigan, said Chris Page, spokesperson for the Ann Arbor police.

|ByJORDYN PAIR/MLIVE.COM (TNS), TNS
A man holds Irish and Palestinian flags as people protest calling for governments around the world to stop arming Israel during a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Dublin, Ireland, June 15, 2024

The Islamification of Western democracies: The great, dangerous silent takeover - opinion

Europe and America face a quiet yet powerful transformation, reshaping societies through demographics and ideology.

|ByELIYAHU HADDAD
The suspect in the antisemitic MSU incidents.

Nazi swastika graffiti, rocks target Michigan State Chabad in two attacks

The Chabad said that the center's reinforced glass windows remained largely intact after the incident, and no one was inside at the time.

|ByMICHAEL STARR

Harris running mate Tim Walz: 'We can't allow what's happened in Gaza to happen'

Walz advocated for a two-state solution and added that he wanted to push "the Netanyahu government to start moving in that direction."

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at the 46th International Convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Michigan student government threatens funding freeze over divestment

Michigan's student government plans to withhold funding from student groups until the university divests from Israel, sparking concerns about the impact on campus organizations and unity.

AUGUST 28, 2024ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Salma Hamamy carries a Palestinian flag during a pro-Palestinian protest during the University of Michigan's commencement ceremony on May 4, 2024 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Uncommitted movement backed by network of Rashida Tlaib's family, friends, supporters - exclusive

The organization was formed out of the success of Listen to Michigan, which canvased during the 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries.

AUGUST 21, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib talks on her cell phone about the pro-Palestinian protestors detained by Wayne State Police after the WSU encampment was raided by police in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., May 30, 2024.

Andy Levin calls on Kamala Harris to address Palestinian issues for Michigan victory

At the DNC panel, former Congressman Andy Levin called for Kamala Harris to address Palestinian issues and win Michigan for a potential victory.

AUGUST 20, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Rep. Andy Levin speaks at a press conference introducing his "Two-State Solution Act" on Capitol Hill, Sept. 23, 2021. He is flanked by Hadar Susskind, the president/CEO of Americans for Peace Now; Rep. Alan Lowenthal; Rep. Sara Jacobs; Rep. Peter Welch; and J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami.

'If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that': Harris fires back at pro-Palestinians at rally

Among those invited to the rally were Abbas Alawieh and Layla Elabed, leaders of the Uncommitted National Movement.

AUGUST 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in Romulus, Michigan, US, August 7, 2024.

Fifth-century Persian gold coins unearthed in Turkey

A cache of fifth-century BC Persian gold coins was discovered in Notion, Turkey, revealing insights into ancient life and conflict.

AUGUST 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Bar Kochba Coins found in the Judean Desert.

Harris campaign denies support for Israeli arms embargo

The Harris campaign said in a statement that Harris reaffirmed "that her campaign will continue to engage with those communities," an aide said.

AUGUST 8, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN, REUTERS
Kamala Harris is seen against the backdrop of an American weapons shipment. (illustrative)

Michigan Imam accuses Israel of harvesting Palestinian organs, praises terrorist leaders in sermon

The Michigan Imam, in his sermon, praised Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah for his piety and knowledge and quoted Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in support of the Supreme Leader.

JULY 20, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Michigan Imam Usama Abdulghani speaking, July, 2024.

University of Michigan, CUNY agree to make changes following federal antisemitism investigations

The US Department of Education addresses campus antisemitism post-Hamas attack, concluding cases at Michigan and CUNY, emphasizing training and resolving discrimination complaints.

JUNE 18, 2024ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
New York Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik displays the Anti-Defamation League's "F" campus report card grade for Northwestern as the presidents of that school, Rutgers, and UCLA testify before the committee on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, May 23, 2024.s

Up to 10 shot, wounded at Detroit area water park, police say - report

The suspect was still at large late on Saturday, but police said they believed he was cornered in a house nearby.

JUNE 16, 2024ByREUTERS
Police officers stand guard, on the day a pro-Palestinian activists' set up an encampment, at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Los Angeles, California, US, May 23, 2024.