Jewish Insider Rep. Andy Kim keeps his distance from some progressive backers  20 Feb
In a New Jersey Senate debate, Rep. Andy Kim and First Lady Tammy Murphy, both Democrats, discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict with Kim supporting a bilateral...
20 Feb
Jewish Insider Keir Starmer facing the ghost of Jeremy Corbyn within the Labour party 20 Feb
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour party in Britain, has shifted his stance on Israel, calling for a full cease-fire in Gaza amid pressure from the anti-Isra...
20 Feb
Jewish Insider ‘If it’s Jewish, we have it’: Inside D.C.’s new Jewish history museum 15 Feb
The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum is the first museum in Washington, D.C. dedicated to the history of Jewish life in the city and the ways J...
15 Feb
Jewish Insider Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger’s leading successor running as pro-Israel moderate 14 Feb
Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, a pro-Israel Democrat from Maryland, is preparing to retire, and his likely successor, Johnny Olszewski Jr., is vowing to continue ...
14 Feb
Jewish Insider At Conservative and Reform rabbinical schools, a debate over red lines on anti-Zionism 13 Feb
There is an ongoing debate within Conservative and Reform rabbinical schools in the US about the role of anti-Zionism. Some young rabbis are challenging the ...
13 Feb
Jewish Insider Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn emerges as wild card in crowded Maryland primary to succeed Sarbanes 12 Feb
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn is running for Congress in Maryland's Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. John Sarbanes. Dunn supports a bil...
12 Feb
Jewish Insider Gallant: Odds of war on the northern front are significant 7 Feb
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned that there is a significant chance of a second front opening up in the north, alongside the ongoing conflict...
7 Feb
Jewish Insider Biden’s pro-Israel stance boosts his standing in Pennsylvania 7 Feb
Despite the ongoing war in Gaza and the surge in antisemitism in the US, President Joe Biden's support for Israel has boosted his standing among Pennsylvania...
7 Feb
Jewish Insider The former hostages using data to help Oct. 7 victims 6 Feb
Former hostages have established an organization called Hostage Aid Worldwide (HAW) to advocate for the release of hostages held around the world, track host...
6 Feb
Jewish Insider JChef offers kosher meal kits for the busy consumer 6 Feb
JChef is a kosher meal kit delivery service founded by Gabriel Saul, a kosher diner himself. Saul noticed that the meal kit industry largely overlooked koshe...
6 Feb
Jewish Insider Tom Suozzi and Mazi Pilip focus on Jewish outreach as special election nears  5 Feb
As the special House election to replace former Representative George Santos in New York is underway, both candidates and their allies are making efforts to ...
5 Feb
Jewish Insider The White House knows Iran is behind the deadly attacks on its troops, but how will it respond? 1 Feb
President Biden and the White House have indicated that they believe Iran was at least partially responsible for the recent deadly drone attack on U.S. troop...
1 Feb
Jewish Insider Qatar’s two-faced approach to hostage diplomacy divides Israeli officials, American Jewish leaders 31 Jan
Israeli officials and American Jewish leaders are divided over Qatar's role in hostage diplomacy. Qatar and Hamas have a symbiotic relationship, with Qatar p...
31 Jan
Jewish Insider Dept. of Ed. civil rights chief ‘astounded’ by antisemitic incidents at U.S. schools, universities 30 Jan
Catherine Lhamon, the top civil rights official at the U.S. Department of Education, expressed shock at the rise in antisemitic incidents at schools and univ...
30 Jan
Jewish Insider Aiming to succeed Elissa Slotkin, Curtis Hertel mirrors her pragmatic sensibilities 25 Jan
Curtis Hertel, the leading Democratic candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, aims to succeed Elissa Slotkin and presents himself as a pragmatic...
25 Jan
Jewish Insider ‘It’s a moral issue,’ Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik says of new pro-Israel anthem 23 Jan
John Ondrasik, known as Five for Fighting, has released a new single and music video titled "OK" addressing the 2021 Hamas terror attacks in Israel. The song...
23 Jan
Jewish Insider Inside the army unit that handles the humanitarian needs of Gaza civilians 23 Jan
The Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) for Gaza, a division of COGAT (the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories), is working tir...
23 Jan
Jewish Insider The Hill’s online show, ‘Rising,’ falls prey to host’s anti-Israel conspiracy theories 19 Jan
The online show Rising, produced by The Hill, has faced backlash for its left-wing commentary on the Israel-Hamas war, which critics claim has strayed into a...
19 Jan
Jewish Insider  U.S., Israel clash over future role of Palestinian Authority in postwar Gaza 18 Jan
The U.S. and Israel are clashing over the future role of the Palestinian Authority (PA) in postwar Gaza. The Biden administration believes the PA should have...
18 Jan
Jewish Insider How the Israel-Hamas war upended online dating 12 Jan
The Israel-Hamas war has had a significant impact on the online dating experiences of American Jews, particularly on dating apps. Profiles now often mention ...
12 Jan
Jewish Insider Van Hollen emerging as leader of progressive Senate bloc critical of Israeli policy 12 Jan
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen is emerging as a leader of the progressive Senate bloc critical of Israeli policy. He has been raising concerns about Israe...
12 Jan
Jewish Insider Amos Hochstein, Biden’s go-anywhere, get-things-done guy, faces his toughest deal yet  10 Jan
Amos Hochstein, an aide to President Joe Biden and a key foreign policy advisor, is facing his toughest challenge yet. After successfully negotiating a deal ...
10 Jan
Jewish Insider Washington Post under fire for repeated anti-Israel bias, systemic sloppiness in Middle East coverage  5 Jan
The Washington Post is facing criticism for its coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, with concerns raised about anti-Israel bias and factual inaccuracies. ...
5 Jan
Jewish Insider Assassinated Hamas leader Saleh Al-Arouri was key conduit between Hamas, Iran  4 Jan
Saleh Al-Arouri, the deputy chairman of Hamas, was assassinated in a drone strike in Beirut. He played a crucial role in strengthening ties between Hamas and...
4 Jan
Jewish Insider Lihi Lapid: ‘I expect all women to support all women’ 4 Jan
Lihi Lapid, an author and feminist, expresses disappointment in the lack of support from prominent women and feminists regarding the rape and brutalization o...
4 Jan
Jewish Insider Jewish content creators say TikTok not doing enough to stop hate, antisemitism 2 Jan
Jewish content creators on TikTok are facing a surge of antisemitic hate and harassment following the Hamas terror attacks on Israel in October. They believe...
2 Jan
Jewish Insider With foreign airlines staying away, Israeli travel sector in free fall  2 Jan
The tourism industry in Israel has been severely impacted by the ongoing war with Hamas. While schools, shops, and restaurants have reopened, tourism has not...
2 Jan
Jewish Insider Jewish music fans question artists’ silence after Oct. 7 22 Dec 2023
Jewish music fans are expressing disappointment and frustration over the silence of their favorite artists since the Hamas terror attacks in October. Many fa...
22 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider The Obama Mideast expert guiding VP Harris on foreign policy 22 Dec 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris has been playing a more active role in discussions about the Israel-Hamas war and has expressed tougher words for Israel than Pr...
22 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari: From theater kid to Navy SEAL to the IDF’s iconic wartime spokesman 20 Dec 2023
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has become a popular and trusted figure in Israel as the IDF spokesperson during the recent conflict with Hamas. His nightly press...
20 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Jewish communal leaders still committed to DEI framework, despite widespread criticism 19 Dec 2023
Despite widespread criticism of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on college campuses for their failure to address rising anti-Semitism, Jewish...
19 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Israel remains committed to a long-term timetable to take out Hamas despite growing U.S. impatience  19 Dec 2023
Israeli military experts believe that Israel needs more time to defeat Hamas and that there are still intense battles to come. The IDF estimates that it has ...
19 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Mazi Melesa Pilip discusses her policy platform in pivotal special election  19 Dec 2023
Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Ethiopian-born Jewish county legislator and Israel Defense Forces veteran, is running as the Republican candidate in a special election...
19 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider For one acclaimed Egyptian author and activist, speaking out against Hamas has come with a price 18 Dec 2023
Dalia Ziada, an Egyptian author and civil rights activist, spoke out against Hamas after witnessing footage of their atrocities during the recent conflict wi...
18 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Tom Suozzi argues he’ll be a Democratic bulwark against the hard left in Congress 18 Dec 2023
Former Rep. Tom Suozzi is running for his old seat in a special election against Republican candidate Mazi Melesa Pilip, who has strong personal ties to Isra...
18 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Voices against Hamas growing louder as war in Gaza continues 14 Dec 2023
As the war in Gaza continues, there is a growing chorus of voices within the Palestinian enclave criticizing Hamas, the ruling regime. These voices, which in...
14 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Judaica sales surge as community members seek ‘a little Jewish joy’ during a difficult time 14 Dec 2023
Judaica sales have surged following the deadly attack on a synagogue in Pittsburgh. People are seeking physical ways to show support for the Jewish community...
14 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Northern Israel a ‘waking nightmare’ amid efforts to push Hezbollah from border, says resident and security analyst 12 Dec 2023
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah on the northern border is causing fear and concern for residents in the area. Despite a UN Security Council...
12 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Hostages’ families find all the services they need in one Tel Aviv building 8 Dec 2023
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, based in Tel Aviv, is a civil society organization providing support and advocacy for the families of those abducted...
8 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Calling for moral clarity on antisemitism, Pa. governor slams UPenn’s president 6 Dec 2023
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called for moral clarity in the face of rising anti-Semitism. Shapiro criticized the president of the University of Pe...
6 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Jayapal sister’s congressional candidacy alarming Portland Jewish leaders 5 Dec 2023
Pro-Israel activists in Portland are troubled by the congressional candidacy of Susheela Jayapal, sister of Rep. Pramila Jayapal, known for her criticism of ...
5 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider The BBC faces complaints, criticism over Israel-Hamas war coverage 27 Nov 2023
The BBC is facing criticism and complaints over its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. Many are unhappy with the BBC's refusal to refer to Hamas as terrorists...
27 Nov 2023
Jewish Insider ‘A complete misunderstanding of how this job works’: Jewish Hill staffers push back on staff-level cease-fire protests 20 Nov 2023
In response to recent public protests and pressure to support a cease-fire between Israel and Gaza by some Democratic congressional staff, three Jewish Hill ...
20 Nov 2023
Jewish Insider Kibbutz Nir Oz, where Hamas’ mass terror attack became personal 17 Nov 2023
During a Hamas terror attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz, Natali Yohanan and her family hid in their safe room as Palestinians ransacked their home, stealing and consu...
17 Nov 2023
Jewish Insider Concerns rise over WH linkage of antisemitism, Islamophobia  17 Nov 2023
There is growing concern over the recent trend of linking antisemitism and Islamophobia together in public discourse, particularly within the White House. Wh...
17 Nov 2023
Jewish Insider Record crowd on National Mall demands release of hostages, condemns antisemitism  15 Nov 2023
Nearly 300,000 Israel supporters gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the March for Israel, making it the largest such gathering in U.S. hi...
15 Nov 2023
Jewish Insider South African Jews sound the alarm as government reaches out to Hamas 9 Nov 2023
The Jewish community in South Africa is concerned about the government's support for Hamas following the terrorist group's attack on Israel. The South Africa...
9 Nov 2023
Jewish Insider The retired Navy admiral making the case for Israel in the White House briefing room 7 Nov 2023
John Kirby, a retired Navy admiral and the National Security Council's strategic communications coordinator, has become a prominent advocate for Israel withi...
7 Nov 2023
Jewish Insider Israel grapples with country’s biggest internal displacement in history  6 Nov 2023
Israel is currently experiencing its largest internal displacement in history due to recent attacks by Hamas and Hezbollah. Approximately 30,000 residents of...
6 Nov 2023
Jewish Insider Noam Peri’s life-or-death mission to Washington  25 Oct 2023
Noam Peri, the daughter of Haim Peri, a captive of Hamas, has come to Washington to plead for help in freeing the more than 200 Israeli hostages held since O...
25 Oct 2023