Michigan lawmakers to propose new legislation against hate crimes this week

The Chapel at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield is a place that many consider to be a safe place of worship. But, more recently, places like Temple Israel are becoming the target of threats. "Every morning, literally, we get communication about other synagogues, other houses of worship that have had their synagogue desecrated or a threat in the community," Temple Israel's executive director Jason Plotkin said. The topic of threats against houses of worship is a far too common conversation amongst worshipers and colleagues says Plotkin. Three Michigan lawmakers are hoping to address it.