UAE puts Bibi visit on front page

Montgomery County, Md., rabbis accuse school district of failing to address antisemitism surge

More than 40 rabbis and cantors in Montgomery County, Md., warned in a letter Monday that public school leaders have failed to address a rising tide of antisemitism in local classrooms, urging officials to implement new teacher training and stricter social media rules. In the letter, addressed to Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor,... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/09/u-n-secretary-general-race-puts-candidates-israel-records-in-focus/">Read More</a>

Jewish letter in support of El-Sayed includes numerous fringe figures

An open letter backing Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed sparks controversy as it includes both prominent Jewish leaders and individuals associated with fringe, extremist, and anti-Israel views.

State Department postpones Oct. 7 memorial event

The State Department on Monday postponed a memorial event for the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel that was scheduled for Sept. 30. The memorial event, organized in collaboration with the American Jewish Committee and at the urging of the families of former American hostages held in Gaza, was set to focus on the... <a href="">Read More</a>

Terror and crumpets

Today's briefing covers U.S.-Iran diplomatic tensions, U.K. security challenges, the UN secretary-general race, controversial city hires, and the return of Sunkist's beloved Fruit Gems candy.

The U.K.’s new government faces its first big security test

Two security incidents that were reported in the U.K. over the weekend are presenting Prime Minister Andy Burnham with some of his new government’s first major tests since taking power over the summer: how to address domestic counterterror threats and mounting issues related to asylum seekers, while also responding to concerns by British Jews over... <a href="">Read More</a>