Antisemitism envoy Kaploun meets with Emirati President MBZ in Abu Dhabi

The Chabadnik inside Zohran Mamdani’s ‘people-powered’ office

Footage from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s visit to a Brooklyn Judaica store showed a little-known Orthodox City Hall staffer blowing the shofar and explaining aspects of Hasidic garb to the the democratic socialist — as well as ushering aside a heckler — provoking questions and commentary from Jewish observers. Uri Fraenkel, who accompanied... <a href="">Read More</a>

Trump and Hasidic rabbis discuss housing, prison reform and family tax credits at White House

President Donald Trump met with several Hasidic rabbis at the White House on Thursday ahead of Rosh Hashanah, a gathering his office called the first of its kind in nearly 50 years. The rabbis, many of whom were pictured in photos that circulated on social media ahead of the meeting flying to Washington on private... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/09/house-passes-anti-bds-measure-even-as-most-democrats-voted-against-it/">Read More</a>

New JFNA study: American Jewish community spends over $1 billion on security each year

The American Jewish community spent over $1 billion on security in 2025, according to a new Jewish Federations of North America study — a record high and a 33% increase over 2024.&nbsp; The results, published today, showed that on average, Jewish communal organizations, including Jewish community centers, synagogues, schools, summer camps and nonprofits, spend roughly... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/what-we-are-watching/">Read More</a>

‘Jews for Abdul’ co-founder acknowledges El-Sayed’s weaknesses with Jewish voters

A co-founder of “Jews for Abdul,” a loose coalition of Jewish activists backing Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic nominee for Senate, voiced reservations over the nominee’s approach to Israel in a recent organizing call, arguing he could “do a better job” toning down harsh rhetoric that has alienated many Jewish voters in the key battleground state.... <a href="">Read More</a>

Vance, El-Sayed dig in on controversial pals

This briefing covers VP Vance’s defense of Tucker Carlson, rising security costs for Jewish institutions, regional tensions involving Iran, and significant legislative updates regarding antisemitism and Israel.