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Jewish Insider Alex Edelman’s quest for comedy in unfunny places 23 Nov 2021
Comedian Alex Edelman explores the unfunny world of antisemitism online, drawing inspiration for his one-man show "Just For Us," premiering Off-Broadway. Thr...
23 Nov 2021
Jewish Insider Andrew Yang marches forward 15 Oct 2021
Andrew Yang, the former Democratic presidential candidate and New York City mayoral hopeful, is launching the Forward Party, aiming to moderate American poli...
15 Oct 2021
Jewish Insider Fernando Lottenberg takes on antisemitism across the Western Hemisphere 13 Oct 2021
Fernando Lottenberg, a Brazilian constitutional attorney and former leader of Brazil's Jewish community, has been appointed as the first Organization of Amer...
13 Oct 2021
Jewish Insider Michael Eisenberg is applying the lessons of the Torah to technology and business 10 Sep 2021
Israeli-American venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg explores 21st-century business principles through the lens of the Torah, specifically the Book of Genes...
10 Sep 2021
Jewish Insider J.D. Vance on Trump, Israel and his chosen faith 9 Sep 2021
J.D. Vance, known for "Hillbilly Elegy," is running for Senate in Ohio as a Republican. Despite past criticisms of Trump, he now supports him and aims to sec...
9 Sep 2021
Jewish Insider Axel Springer doubles down on pro-Israel support in lead-up to Politico acquisition 3 Sep 2021
Axel Springer, a German media giant acquiring Politico for over $1 billion, is known for its core principles emphasizing support for Israel, the trans-Atlant...
3 Sep 2021
Jewish Insider Meet the man who wants to be Arizona’s first Jewish governor 24 Aug 2021
Aaron Lieberman, an Arizona state representative and former entrepreneur, is running to become Arizona's first Jewish governor. Lieberman, who flipped a Repu...
24 Aug 2021
Jewish Insider Pence confidant Tom Rose on the former vice president’s 2024 prospects 18 Aug 2021
Mike Pence, former Vice President, is navigating a challenging political landscape post-2020 election certification, a move that alienated hardcore Trump sup...
18 Aug 2021
Jewish Insider Who’s in the majority now? 9 Aug 2021
The article explores the intra-party conflicts within the U.S. Democratic Party over support for Israel, focusing on the controversial 2020 congressional rac...
9 Aug 2021
Jewish Insider Shontel Brown defeats Nina Turner with support from Cleveland’s Jewish community 4 Aug 2021
In a significant political development, Shontel Brown won a contentious Democratic primary election for a House seat in Cleveland, with notable support from ...
4 Aug 2021
Jewish Insider Accounting for childhood hunger in Baltimore 3 Aug 2021
In Baltimore, Lynne Kahn leads the Baltimore Hunger Project, an organization dedicated to fighting childhood hunger by providing meals to students in need ov...
3 Aug 2021
Jewish Insider Documenting an Olympic battle for equal pay 20 Jul 2021
The new documentary film, "LFG," tells the story of the US Women's National Soccer Team's battle for pay equity with the US Soccer Federation. The film highl...
20 Jul 2021
Jewish Insider Daniel Hernandez wants to be the next pro-Israel progressive in Congress 20 Jul 2021
Daniel Hernandez, a 31-year-old lawmaker from Tucson, is running for Congress with a focus on being a pro-Israel progressive, even as he faces opposition fro...
20 Jul 2021
Jewish Insider The bipartisan duo creating community for Jewish Hill staffers 13 Jul 2021
The Congressional Jewish Staff Association (CJSA), led by Charlotte Kaye and Justin Goldberger, serves as a vital community-building organization for Jewish ...
13 Jul 2021
Jewish Insider Leah Goldin’s years-long crusade to bring her son home 2 Jul 2021
Leah Goldin has spent the past seven years fighting to bring her son Hadar home after he was taken captive by Hamas during the 2014 conflict between Israel a...
2 Jul 2021
Jewish Insider A ‘Justice Democrat’ picks a new fight with a longtime Chicago liberal 29 Jun 2021
Rep. Danny Davis, a progressive Democrat from Chicago, is facing a challenge from Kina Collins, a gun violence and healthcare activist, in the 2022 midterms....
29 Jun 2021
Jewish Insider Is it Miller time in Ohio’s 16th Congressional District? 23 Jun 2021
Max Miller, a former Trump administration aide, is running in the Republican primary against Rep. Anthony Gonzalez in Ohio's 16th Congressional District. Mil...
23 Jun 2021
Jewish Insider Why Israel’s move to CENTCOM matters 23 Jun 2021
Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi's visit to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Tampa, Florida marked the beginning of a new pha...
23 Jun 2021
Jewish Insider Democratic Socialists of the New York City Council? 20 Jun 2021
The article delves into the increasing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) within New York City's political landscape, particularly in Ci...
20 Jun 2021
Jewish Insider A Jewish man, Levi Marhabi, is being held hostage by Yemen’s Houthi rebels 16 Jun 2021
Levi Marhabi, a Jewish man, remains imprisoned by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen despite a court order for his release, highlighting the severe perse...
16 Jun 2021
Jewish Insider Andrew Yang, Eric Adams and the battle for Orthodox Jewish support 14 Jun 2021
The Democratic primary race for New York City mayor has seen a battle for Orthodox Jewish support between Andrew Yang and Eric Adams. Adams, the Brooklyn bor...
14 Jun 2021
Jewish Insider The company bringing together female chief executives 2 Jun 2021
Chief, a company founded by Lindsay Kaplan and Carolyn Childers, aims to provide professional support and a confidential network for women in executive-level...
2 Jun 2021
Jewish Insider In a Dallas council race, police politics are dividing the Jewish community 26 May 2021
The Dallas City Council race between Jaynie Schultz and Barry Wernick, both members of the local Jewish community, has become unexpectedly contentious due to...
26 May 2021
Jewish Insider How one congressional candidate evolved her position on Israel in recent weeks 25 May 2021
Melanie Stansbury, the Democratic candidate in New Mexico's 1st Congressional District special election, has evolved her position on Israel in recent weeks. ...
25 May 2021
Jewish Insider Meet the candidates vying to make history as Boston’s next mayor 25 May 2021
Boston recently swore in its first female mayor and its first mayor of color, Kim Janey, after former mayor Marty Walsh left to serve as the Secretary of Lab...
25 May 2021
Jewish Insider This NY congressman says Democratic socialism and support for Israel don’t contradict 13 May 2021
In an interview with Jewish Insider, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) discussed the strong connections between the Jewish and Latino communities in his district...
13 May 2021
Jewish Insider Alessandra Biaggi is carving her own path 11 May 2021
Alessandra Biaggi, a progressive lawmaker representing parts of the Bronx and Westchester in the New York State Senate, has emerged as a leading voice in Alb...
11 May 2021
Jewish Insider Natsec expert Jenna Ben-Yehuda was shaped by her Jewish upbringing 6 May 2021
Jenna Ben-Yehuda, the grandchild of a Holocaust survivor, is shaped by her Jewish upbringing and understands the impact of U.S. national security policy on p...
6 May 2021
Jewish Insider Hoboken’s first Sikh mayor is on the front lines of fighting antisemitism 5 May 2021
Ravi Bhalla, Hoboken's first Sikh mayor, prioritizes fighting discrimination and building an inclusive community. He has close ties with the Jewish community...
5 May 2021
Jewish Insider The Etihad exec with a lifelong love of Hebrew 3 May 2021
Amina Taher, the vice president of brand, marketing, and partnerships at Etihad Airways, recently took the first commercial flight between Abu Dhabi and Tel ...
3 May 2021
Jewish Insider Johnson-Lander rivalry heats up NYC comptroller race 28 Apr 2021
The New York City comptroller race has become increasingly heated with the participation of Corey Johnson, the charismatic City Council speaker, challenging ...
28 Apr 2021
Jewish Insider New DNC chair stands by Israel amid progressive headwinds 19 Apr 2021
Jaime Harrison, the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), reaffirmed the party's commitment to U.S.-Israel relations aligned with Presiden...
19 Apr 2021
Jewish Insider Andrew Garbarino, Long Island’s heir to Pete King 15 Apr 2021
Andrew Garbarino, the new representative for Long Island's conservative district, reflects on the Capitol attack and his role as a moderate Republican. He em...
15 Apr 2021
Jewish Insider With ‘Homanity,’ dissident Iranian artists are making their voices heard 14 Apr 2021
Iranian Jewish human rights advocate Marjan Greenblatt is leading the Homanity project, a compilation of original music by Iranian artists, most of whom are ...
14 Apr 2021
Jewish Insider Mark Levine, NYC’s pandemic darling, vies for Manhattan borough president 13 Apr 2021
Mark Levine, a progressive Democratic NYC councilmember known for championing Jewish community issues, has gained prominence as a leading public health advoc...
13 Apr 2021
Jewish Insider The Instagram community connecting Jewish women experiencing infertility 8 Apr 2021
Aimee Friedman Baron, upon creating the nonprofit I Was Supposed to Have a Baby (IWSTHAB), has established an online community on Instagram for Jewish women ...
8 Apr 2021
Jewish Insider Who is Roberta Jacobson, Washington’s ‘border czar’? 5 Apr 2021
Roberta Jacobson, a respected diplomat with experience in Latin American affairs, served as the U.S. ambassador to Mexico under the Obama administration and ...
5 Apr 2021
Jewish Insider Jane Timken claims she’s the Trumpiest candidate in Ohio 26 Mar 2021
Jane Timken, a former GOP state party chair, and Josh Mandel, a former state treasurer, are competing for the endorsement of former President Donald Trump in...
26 Mar 2021
Jewish Insider The women behind Avid Ventures, the VC fund looking for the next Israeli ‘unicorn’ 25 Mar 2021
Avid Ventures, launched by Addie Lerner and Tali Vogelstein, is a woman-led venture capital firm that made headlines with its $72 million fund, highlighting ...
25 Mar 2021
Jewish Insider The Chabad chief in the House 19 Mar 2021
Arie Dana, a Hasidic Jew, has become the first chief of staff for a member of Congress to be visibly Hasidic in appearance and observance. Dana began his jou...
19 Mar 2021
Jewish Insider Terry ‘The Macher’ McAuliffe attempts a return to Richmond 18 Mar 2021
As Virginia approaches its gubernatorial election, Terry McAuliffe, a former governor and seasoned Democratic figure, vies for a political return amidst a hi...
18 Mar 2021
Jewish Insider The Jewish Marine behind a proud D.C. coffee institution 17 Mar 2021
Michael Haft, a former Marine and co-founder of Compass Coffee, has navigated a unique journey from military service to running a burgeoning coffee business ...
17 Mar 2021
Jewish Insider At 80 years old, human rights lawyer Irwin Cotler is busier than ever 15 Mar 2021
Irwin Cotler, an 80-year-old human rights lawyer and former Canadian minister, remains deeply involved in defending political prisoners worldwide, such as Sa...
15 Mar 2021
Jewish Insider 109 votes brought Rep. Claudia Tenney back to Congress 9 Mar 2021
Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) won a tight race for her second term in Congress after a lengthy court battle. The race was decided by a margin of 109 votes after...
9 Mar 2021
Jewish Insider Ben Kallos keeps the faith 8 Mar 2021
Ben Kallos, a New York City Council member, is running for the position of Manhattan borough president. While he initially considered becoming a rabbi, he ch...
8 Mar 2021
Jewish Insider Kathryn Garcia wants to clean up New York City 5 Mar 2021
Kathryn Garcia, former New York City sanitation chief and current mayoral candidate, emphasizes her experience and problem-solving abilities as qualification...
5 Mar 2021
Jewish Insider Alex Lasry’s full-court press for the U. S. Senate 1 Mar 2021
Alex Lasry, known for helping bring the 2020 Democratic National Convention to Milwaukee, is venturing into electoral politics with his bid for the U.S. Sena...
1 Mar 2021
Jewish Insider Who’s in Scott Stringer’s eruv? 25 Feb 2021
Scott Stringer, the former New York City comptroller running for mayor, has rebranded himself as a leading progressive candidate in a crowded primary. He has...
25 Feb 2021
Jewish Insider The evolution of Eric Adams 22 Feb 2021
Eric Adams, the Brooklyn borough president and former New York City police officer, is emerging as a frontrunner in the race for mayor. Despite previous cont...
22 Feb 2021
Jewish Insider North Carolina’s lieutenant governor has Jewish community on high alert 19 Feb 2021
North Carolina's Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson sparked controversy by protesting an editorial cartoon depicting Republican school board appoin...
19 Feb 2021