Remembering Danny Raskin: A Life Filled with ‘The Best of Everything’

Jul 28, 2021

After 79 years working for the Detroit Jewish News, 102-year-old Danny Raskin died earlier this week. For decades, Raskin’s columns gave people insight into what was happening within Detroit’s Jewish community. He had a column in every single issue of the Detroit Jewish News since it started in 1942.

He led a brilliant life and impacted countless people throughout Detroit.

In November 2020, One Detroit Senior Producer Bill Kubota brought us the incredible story of Raskin, a food columnist with the Detroit Jewish News. He talks about his longtime newspaper career and some of the stories he’s covered.

For even more on Raskin’s life and career, check out Detroit Jewish News’ tribute to him.

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