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JANUARY

Wayne County Prosecutors 
hold hearings regarding 
the suspected murderer of 
Samantha Woll. After a six-hour 
preliminary examination, Judge 
Kenneth King decided there 
is sufficient evidence to bring 
suspect Michael Jackson-
Bolanos to trial. 

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After a 
contentious five-
hour meeting, 
the Ann Arbor 
School Board 
endorses a 
milder version 
of a call for a 
ceasefire in 
Israel and Gaza. 

JANUARY

 In a main hall, information about Jewish life is showcased in a way 
that emphasizes the dramatic nature of the building’s design.

OWEN KAUFMAN

The Zekelman 
Holocaust Center in 
Farmington Hills held 
a grand opening for 
its newly renovated 
permanent, core 
exhibit. 

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JANUARY

MI House Bills 4476 and 
4477 are introduced by 
Jewish State Rep. Noah Arbit 
(West Bloomfield) and State 
Rep. Ranjeev Puri (Canton). 
Collectively known as the 
Institutional Desecration Act, 
they were signed by Gov. 
Gretchen Whitmer on Dec. 31. 
2023, and go into effect. 

 Jonah Peterson got down on one 
knee to pop the question to Yaffa 
Magier.

Two Lone Soldiers from 
Southfield announced their 
engagement while serving in 
the IDF. Yaffa Magier returned 
to her base. When she stepped 
off the bus, her boyfriend, Jonah 
Peterson, greeted her with a ring 
and flowers.

Detroit Lions tight end Anthony Firkser 
(86) during a NFL football game against 
the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 24, 2023 
in Minneapolis.

After decades of disappointment, 
the Detroit Lions make it to the NFL’s 
National Conference Championship 
game. Unfortunately, the Lions lost to 
the San Francisco 49ers, 31-24. The 
Lions also had a Jewish player on the 
roster, Anthony Firsker. 

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JANUARY

DETROIT LIONS

06

MARCH

Guests from across the state enjoyed 
a delicious luncheon prepared by the 
Yeshiva’s kitchen staff.

Over 250 school leaders attend 
Yeshiva Beth Yehudah’s statewide 
Special Education Symposium.

09

MARCH

 “I won’t be silenced. We will play shows, 
we will have our fans out there and 
keep spreading our message of hope.” 
– Matisyahu

Legendary Jewish singer Matisyahu 
performs in Detroit.

The JN 
announces the 
return of its 
online video 
series Bubbie’s 
Kitchen. Like the 
first, the second 
season is hosted 
by Joshua 
Greenberg.

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