Israeli, Lebanese leaders expressed interest in Michigan Senate race, Sen. Lankford says

Jewish leaders press Miliband on U.K. antisemitism

This briefing covers an alleged Iranian-linked plot against a U.S. air base, ongoing Michigan Senate race controversies, and key geopolitical developments affecting the Jewish community and Middle Eastern stability.

Miliband agrees to host international antisemitism meeting at urging of J7 Task Force

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband agreed on Monday to host a meeting of ministers from seven countries to coordinate efforts against antisemitism, following talks in London with Jewish leaders who criticized the British government’s policies and rhetoric toward Israel. Representatives of the J7 Task Force Against Antisemitism — a body of major Jewish organizations representing... <a href="">Read More</a>

MBS' sand trap

This Daily Kickoff examines escalating Saudi-Houthi tensions, Michigan Jewish voter shifts against Abdul El-Sayed, Israeli election polling, and key policy updates across the Jewish community.

MBS bet Saudi Arabia’s future on economic transformation. The Houthis are testing that wager

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has spent years — and billions of dollars — seeking to transform his country into a global economic powerhouse. But the recent escalation in tensions with the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen — including the deadly weekend strikes on Riyadh’s main airport — is putting into question whether such a... <a href="">Read More</a>

Jewish podcast 'Chosen People Problems' finds new home with Ark Media

There aren’t many places where an Orthodox Chabad mother of four and a secular Israeli social media strategist can debate Jewish life, Israel and dating — and still leave the conversation laughing. That’s the premise behind “Chosen People Problems,” the podcast hosted by ChayaLeah Sufrin and Yael Bar Tur, whose friendship grew after they appeared... <a href="">Read More</a>