The Rabbinic Shortage in America’s Heartland: Landmark Survey Reveals Challenges Facing Synagogues
Submitted by The College for Contemporary Judaism A first-of-its-kind study released today found synagogues in America’s heartland are disproportionately affected by the critical shortage of rabbis facing Jewish communities across…
Lula’s reelection puts the brakes on Latin America’s pro-Israel shift
Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Evaristo SA and Sergio LIMA / AFP Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro (L) faces President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva (R) in runoff elections in Brazil (JTA)—Brazilians…
Jews, Mayans find common ground in shared desire to preserve language, culture
Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: Israeli Foreign Ministry Israel’s Ambassador to Guatemala Alon Lavie (center) stands with indigenous leaders at the Shaarei Binyamin synagogue in Guatemala City, Oct. 22, 2026…
NYPD drops no-bid contract for Israeli company after criticism from Mamdani allies
Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: Edouard Matte/Pexels Cell Tower (JNS)—The New York City Police Department dropped plans to award a no-bid contract to Israeli technology company Cognyte for a cellphone…
CIA contractor charged with leaking secrets about Israel to journalist girlfriend
Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: g0d4ather/Shutterstock CIA Logo (JNS)—A CIA contractor arrested on Oct. 23 allegedly leaked classified intelligence to a journalist he was dating, who then used the material…
Antisemitic streamer sues pro-Israel commentator for $72.5 million for ‘emotional distress’
Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore via Creative Commons Political commentator Scott Jennings speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition 2026 Annual Leadership Summit at the Venetian Convention & Expo…
CAIR Connecticut urges Greenwich schools to stop using Eisner Camp over Israel ties
Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Carol M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge/Getty Images Stone fences, Greenwich, Connecticut (JTA)—Greenwich Public Schools in Connecticut said it would proceed with a planned fall trip for sixth graders…
Jewish Floridians chew over the pros and cons of DSA-aligned Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon
(JTA)—Over a bagel with cream cheese and lox, Ron, a Jewish South Florida attorney, admitted that he hasn’t quite figured out his ballot. Seated at Flakowitz Bagel Inn, a New…
National Briefs, November 5, 2026
Ohio Senate race between Israel supporters becomes proxy battle for AIPAC versus J Street (JTA)—A tight race in Ohio may play a pivotal role in determining which party controls the…
BBC said to pay producer $535,000 in antisemitism dispute
Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: Mike Marsland/WireImage From left: Lucie Kon, Alžběta Karásková, Radovan Sibrt, David Borenstein, Pavel Talankin, Helle Faber and Shabnur Gayibova with the Best Documentary Award for…
Heroic flydubai captain and crew honored by UAE president
Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: Abdulla Al-Neyadi/UAE Presidential Court UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan embraces flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar during a reception for him and other crew…
International Briefs, November 5, 2026
Berlin top mayoral hopeful admits fear after naming alleged PFLP activist (JNS)—The office of a left-wing politician who’s poised to become Berlin’s mayor accidentally leaked text in which she expresses…
Right-wing bloc wins Israeli election with 53 seats, Likud takes top spot
Courtesy of JNS. Final results of Israel’s Oct. 27, 2026, elections (JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc won 53 Knesset seats in Tuesday’s national election, ahead of Gadi…
Israel revokes travel permissions for Brad Lander, American rabbis
Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: Gili Getz/T'ruah New York congressional candidate Brad Lander talks to Israeli police forces while participating in a Palestinian olive harvest in the occupied West Bank,…
Progressive US Jews call for Israel’s opposition bloc to welcome Arab parties
(JTA)—Liberal U.S. Jewish leaders are urging Israel’s opposition parties to abandon their campaign promises and join hands with Arab parties in order to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Following Tuesday…
Israel Briefs, November 5, 2026
Israeli officials reject Netanyahu’s claim of a ‘stolen’ election (JTA)— Israeli election officials are batting down charges by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Qatari election interference significantly boosted the Arab…
Israel Briefs
In Oct. 7 blame game, former Shin Bet chief sues Netanyahu ahead of elections (JTA)—The bitter battle that has raged between Israel’s security and political establishments over who bears responsibility…
International Briefs
UAE joins international antisemitism forum for first time (JNS)—A representative of the United Arab Emirates participated for the first time in an international forum on combating antisemitism in Dublin this…
National Briefs
US sanctions Iran-tied shadow banks, sends alert on religious charity abuse (JNS)—The Trump administration announced several sanctions against the Iranian regime including against banking institutions accused of helping move hundreds…
Bronze-winning Israeli judoka: ‘I stand for something far bigger than myself’
Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Alexander NEMENOV /AFP via Getty Images Israel's Raz Hershko reacts after defeating Croatia's Helena Vukovic (white) in the women's over 78 kg bronze medal bout…