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Law enforcement remain on site at the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, a Detroit suburb, on March 12, 2026, after an assailant drove a vehicle into the building. (Photo by Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images)
March 13, 2026, 11:27 am
Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack identified as Ayman Ghazali, an immigrant from Lebanon
Members of Ghazali’s family were recently killed “in an Israeli attack on their home,” the mayor of Ghazali’s town said.
By Philissa Cramer
Temple Israel (Photo courtesy of Google Maps)
March 12, 2026, 7:21 pm
Suspect dead after car crash, shooting at Detroit-area Reform temple
The director of security at Temple Israel was injured in the attack, the Reform congregation said.
By JNS Staff and Mike Wagenheim
Police Tape. (Credit: Matt Gush/Shutterstock)
March 12, 2026, 2:23 pm
Car crash, shooting reported at Detroit-area Reform temple, largest in North America
No injuries have been reported yet after a person reportedly crashed a truck and opened fire at Temple Israel.
By JNS Staff
Anne Frank. (Credit: Collectie Anne Frank Stichting Amsterdam)
November 12, 2024, 1:20 pm
Protesters wave Nazi flag, shout slurs outside ‘Anne Frank’ play in Detroit
Law enforcement asked agitators, described as in their 20s, to leave, prompting them to move across the street.
By JNS
The closed storefront of the Detroit Institute of Bagels in Detroit, Michigan, after staff walked out in protest of the store's new "Zionist" owner, July 31, 2024. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
August 7, 2024, 10:35 pm
A Jewish bagel shop in Detroit closes after staff walk out on new ‘Zionist’ owner
Philip Kafka, a developer who has earned praise and derision for his redevelopment projects, took over the Detroit Institute of Bagels from its original Jewish owner.
By Andrew Lapin
Samantha Woll, president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Detroit, welcomes attendees to the congregation’s centennial celebration and groundbreaking on a major renovation project, Aug. 14, 2022. (Andrew Lapin/Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
December 14, 2023, 8:44 am
Suspect charged with murder in death of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
No facts to suggest suspect knew Woll personally
By Jacob Gurvis
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