Rashida Tlaib, Michigan lawmakers react to Temple Israel synagogue shooting

Grant Schwab, The Detroit News on Mar 12, 2026

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib and other Michigan members of Congress denounced the apparent attack on a Jewish temple in West Bloomfield Township on Thursday.

“The reports coming out of West Bloomfield are horrifying. I am praying for the safety of everyone at Temple Israel. No one should face violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship,” Tlaib, the Detroit Democrat, said in a social media post.

There was bipartisan condemnation and concern for the incident, which local and federal law enforcement are actively investigating.

“I am closely monitoring the situation at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. This was a despicable act of antisemitic violence targeting a Jewish house of worship,” GOP U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain of Bruce Township said in a social media post.

She continued: “I’m grateful for the quick actions of security and first responders who stopped the attacker and protected innocent lives. Antisemitism has no place in America, and those who spread hate and target the Jewish community must be held accountable.”

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, called the situation "heartbreaking."

"Michigan's Jewish community should be able to live and practice their faith in peace. Antisemitism and violence have no place in Michigan."

Authorities have not yet confirmed that the attempted attack was inspired by antisemitism.

U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, said Temple Israel is "a place I know well."

"All communities deserve the right to worship safely. All communities. And acts of terror and antisemitism must be condemned and dealt with to the fullest extent of the law," Slotkin wrote on X.

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