New Jersey rabbis, lay leaders urge action from Gov. Sherrill on antisemitism legislation

Bessent looks to use Iranian assets to help Gulf countries rebuild

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is examining pathways to repurpose Iranian assets to compensate the U.S.’ Gulf allies for damage inflicted by Iranian attacks during the war, and potential future damages, a source familiar with Bessent’s thinking told Jewish Insider. “Treasury will utilize all tools available to allow Iranian assets to be made available to our... <a href="">Read More</a>

Israel, U.S. formally launch talks on ‘new security cooperation framework’

The Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Trump administration have launched formal talks on a “new security cooperation framework” to replace the current U.S.-Israel memorandum of understanding on military aid upon its expiration in 2028, the ministry said in a statement on Friday.&nbsp; The Israeli team will be led by Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Baram... <a href="">Read More</a>

The Bot Mitzvah moment

Today's Daily Kickoff covers allegations against Graham Platner, AI's role in Jewish study, House rejections of Lebanon resolutions, and concerns over a Saudi-U.S. civilian nuclear deal.

Have Graham Platner's scandals finally caught up with him?

The New York Times’ detailed exposé about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s history of toxic, alcohol-laden and occasionally physically threatening relationships with three former girlfriends landed Thursday afternoon — with Platner’s campaign hoping to limit the fallout amid signs his campaign is losing support. In an interview with MS NOW’s Chris Hayes Thursday evening, Platner... <a href="">Read More</a>

In Altneu art exhibit, artists grapple with the end of American Jewry’s ‘Golden Age’

Four friends gather around a table as a waiter serves a tray of pastrami sandwiches; a Torah scroll is passed from grandfather to father and son, marking a bar mitzvah; three grandmothers sit on lawn chairs outside of a brownstone, watching passersby on a summer night. These candid glimpses of ordinary American Jewish life, part... <a href="">Read More</a>