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Jun 28

MDJC Condemns GOP Senate Candidate John James’ Antisemitic Remark on WDIV

MDJC Chair Noah Arbit calls James’ rhetoric “reprehensible,” notes failed candidate’s record of “playing footsie with antisemitic rhetoric"

Jun 26

Michigan Jewish Democrats Condemn Ann Arbor City Council Candidate’s Antisemitic Behavior

MDJC Washtenaw Chair Joan Lowenstein calls Mozhgan Savabieasfahani’s “hate-filled” candidacy an “affront to Ann Arbor's universal values"

Jun 25

Jewish Democrats in Five Key Swing-States Announce Formation of Jewish Battleground Coalition

New coalition of grassroots organizations mobilizing Jewish Democrats in Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin to help ...

Jun 4

MDJC Endorses U.S. Reps. Brenda Lawrence and Debbie Dingell for Re-election

The Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus announced its endorsement of Michigan Congresswomen Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12)

May 22

MDJC Responds to Trump's Remarks in Michigan Lauding Antisemite Henry Ford

That the President of the United States today stepped into our home and praised a man who provided Adolf Hitler with intellectual fodder...

May 19

MDJC Chair Calls on Sen. Mike Shirkey to Condemn Nazi Rhetoric

Mike Shirkey’s presence at these rallies only serves to further legitimize the indecent, hateful, and threatening speech displayed there.

Apr 30

MDJC Chair Deplores GOP State Rep's Invocation of the Holocaust, Demands Apology to Jewish Community

I was disturbed to see Rep. Hornberger’s deeply offensive post likening a COVID19 tracking system to yellow stars forced upon Jews by Nazis

Apr 24

Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus Endorses Senator Gary Peters for Re-Election

"Gary Peters is one of the strongest advocates Michigan’s Jewish community - and our entire state - has ever known,” said Chair Noah Arbit.

Apr 24

MI, PA Jewish Democrats Condemn DHHS Spokesman Caputo’s Antisemitic Tweets, Demand Termination

Make no mistake, Jewish voters in Michigan and Pennsylvania will ensure this administration’s state-sponsored hate ends on November 3rd

Apr 16

Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus Endorses Joe Biden for President

Chair hails VP Biden as “unrivaled friend to the Jewish community,” calls Trump re-election an “existential threat to American Jews."

Apr 15

MDJC Chair Denounces GOP Protesters' Whitmer-Hitler Comparisons, Demands Apology from MI GOP Chair

“I was shocked to see attendees of the "Operation Gridlock" protest in Lansing carrying signs comparing Governor Whitmer to Adolf Hitler...

Mar 4

Michigan Jewish Democrats Endorse Congressman Andy Levin, State Rep. Mari Manoogian

Chair Noah Arbit regards Congressman Levin’s leadership as “salve in a time of anxiety,” Rep. Manoogian as as a “force of nature."

Jan 22

Top Michigan Democrats Celebrate Chartering of Jewish Caucus

Launch of Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus comes amid national increase in violent antisemitism, Michigan’s top-tier battleground status

Dec 15, 2019

Michigan Jewish Democrats Applaud Gary Peters for Joining Senate Antisemitism Task Force

The Executive Board of the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus applauds Sen. Gary Peters for joining the U.S. Senate Bipartisan Task Force...

Dec 11, 2019

Michigan Jewish Democrats Statement on 72 Hours of Antisemitism in America

“For many Jews, the past 72 hours have encapsulated the existential nature of rising antisemitism in America..."

Dec 8, 2019

MDJC Chair Noah Arbit Repulsed by Donald Trump's Latest Antisemitic Comments

“With these latest, repulsive and deeply antisemitic comments, the President has proven he is the most antisemitic president since Nixon."

Nov 19, 2019

MDJC Chair Lauds Federal Indictment in Case of Synagogue Vandalism at Temple Jacob in Hancock, MI

I am relieved and grateful to hear of the indictment of a suspect this week in the case of September’s antisemitic vandalism at Temple Jacob

Nov 18, 2019

Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus Statement on Israeli Settlement Expansion, Two-State Solution

As Jewish Michiganders, the State of Israel is deeply connected to who we are and what we stand for – representing as it does...

Oct 14, 2019

Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus Denounces Antisemitic Vandalism at Grand Rapids Synagogue

We are pained by recent reports of antisemitic vandalism at Temple Emanuel in Grand Rapids. Coming on the heels of the antisemitic vandalism

Sep 19, 2019

Michigan Jewish Democrats Announce Federal PAC, Endorse Elissa Slotkin, Haley Stevens

Michigan Jewish Democrats are incredibly proud to give Elissa Slotkin and Haley Stevens our first endorsements of the 2020 election cycle.

Aug 20, 2019

Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus Condemns Donald Trump's Antisemitic Smear Against Jewish Democrats

The Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus released the following statement in response to President Trump’s statement that Jewish people who...

Aug 16, 2019

Jewish Caucus Chair Congratulates David Coulter on Appointment as Oakland County Executive

Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus Chair Noah Arbit made following statement congratulating new Oakland County Executive David Coulter

Aug 15, 2019

Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus Concerned by Israeli Government’s Denial of Entry to Congresswomen

As Jewish Michiganders, the State of Israel is deeply connected to who we are and what we stand for, representing as it does the pinnacle...

Jul 21, 2019

Founder and Chair Noah Arbit Thanks Supporters After First Quarterly Campaign Finance Deadline

Over the past three months, Jewish Democrats and allies across Michigan have come together and raised $16,000 to fight for our values

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