Mike Madden

Yet another poll finding the same thing polls have found for months: 66% of Israelis want to end the war, 69% think Netanyahu should resign either now or after the war. www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...

Totally normal last home game for the club most grateful that MLS doesn’t have relegation

In vaguely related news, the keeper got a straight red for deliberate handball after he picked up a ball about 3 yards outside the area, and then a defender got one for retaliating to a shove

Probably the last photo from our seats at D.C. United, not renewing season tickets next year

Most of the American Jews who think Israel has committed war crimes and disapprove of Netanyahu would also describe themselves as Zionists, though maybe not horrific

Yeah, this could have been a poll or a conversation at kiddush

Many American Jews sharply critical of Israel on Gaza, Post poll finds Most Jews say Israel is committing war crimes — and 39 percent say genocide — while often distinguishing between the country and its leadership.

Most American Jews dislike Netanyahu’s leadership of Israel and think Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza, @washingtonpost.com poll finds www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Can an Ancient Ritual Fix Our Loneliness Problem?

This story is a fun read, but it really only takes one word to answer the question, "should we all be taking more saunas" (yes) www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/w...

Shutdown specials in D.C.: Free Spirit tickets, discounted drinks During the government shutdown, federal workers can take advantage of offers like free admission to museums and soccer games, as well as happy hour specials.

We've updated our list of government shutdown specials with *even more* deals, including $14 tickets to see "The American Five" at Ford's, half-price admission to the Phillips Collection, $7 martinis at Shakers and all-night happy hours at Daru.

Gift link: wapo.st/3WgocR9

Pentagon plans widespread random polygraphs, NDAs to stanch leaks The Pentagon is planning to require thousands of uniformed and civilian officials to sign nondisclosure agreements and submit to random polygraph testing.

Yet another in a string of recent national security stories that you wouldn’t have read if the @washingtonpost.com didn’t break them www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

What? A shutdown does nothing of the sort.

White House fires much of the National Council on the Humanities The White House appeared to fire all but four members of the National Council on the Humanities, an advisory board to the head of the government’s grantmaking agency.

The White House abruptly terminated a large share of the council members advising the National Endowment for the Humanities, an advisory board to the head of the government’s grantmaking agency, retaining only four Trump appointees.

An Amazon listing of a glittery banner that says “Yom Kippur” the title of the banner is “Yaaaaasss! Yom Kippur Banner Jewish New Year Decor Rosh Hashanah Party Supplies Jewish...” in the top right corner it says “pre strung” It costs 12.99

Out: gmar chatima Tova
In: Yaaaaasss! Yom Kippur

The 5786 shutdown, the shutdown gadol

This one was probably written before Elul even began, let alone Rosh Hashanah, tbh

Government shutdown begins after federal funding expires The lapse in finances means crucial government functions will shutter until lawmakers approve more money.

Good night government
Good night air
Good night noises everywhere

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

"no more superficial individual expression"

(Update: 0-0 final. Senate still hasn’t started voting on the bill that matters.)

For as much as some members of Congress say the D.C. government is dysfunctional and should be disbanded, it's worth noting that the D.C. government will open and operate normally tomorrow because elected officials can do stuff like, you know, pass annual budgets.

Bad news: Running shutdown coverage means I have to miss daughter's JV high school soccer game today. Good news: They're playing another school's varsity team, so it might be the right match to miss.

Lally Weymouth, Post journalist from storied Graham family, dies at 82 She interviewed world leaders for The Post’s Opinions section, maintaining a longtime connection to the paper that was once run by her mother, Katharine Graham.

RIP, Lally — I had the chance to edit some of her interviews for the Outlook section and always enjoyed working with a real legend of the Post and the Graham family www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...

Shutdown would prevent key jobs data from being released this week The Bureau of Labor Statistics would suspend operations entirely, delaying highly-anticipated jobs figures scheduled for Friday, a Labor Department plan says.

If the government shuts down, September jobs figures won't be released, as the BLS will close entirely

We’re blocked more than God?

Where Eric Adams got his Rosh Hashanah fit New York Mayor Eric Adams got a lot of attention for his fashion choice during a Tuesday Rosh Hashanah service.

I know it’s Bukharian because I read the Forward, and you should, too forward.com/culture/7714...

At least Eric Adams gave us that Bukharian robe before he bowed out #baruchhashem

Trump to attend gathering of top generals, upending last-minute plans President Trump will attend the unusual gathering of hundreds of generals summoned to Virginia on short notice by Pete Hegseth, adding new security concerns.

www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

ON, not in, now I need a line in Ashamnu that says “we have failed to proofread”

I will stipulate that this weather is beautiful, but if it’s this warm in D.C. in Yom Kippur, it’s gonna make the outdoor service at my shul a little unpleasant

Support for Israel in U.S. drops sharply, Netanyahu unpopular, new poll shows Quinnipiac Survey Finds Only 47% of Americans See Backing Israel as a U.S. Interest, Down From 69% in 2023. Half of Voters Believe Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza, While Just 31% Approve of Trum...

NEW Quinnipiac poll of registered U.S. voters:

• Half now say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

• Only 47% see backing Israel as a U.S. interest, down from 69% in 2023

• 60% oppose more military aid to Israel

• 58% favor UN recognition of a Palestinian state

www.haaretz.com/us-news/2025...

Ha, well, I don’t actually believe preparing for things keeps them from happening