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A Lebanese Zionist’s longshot bid to reshape the Middle East
15 Jun
Hagar Hajjar Chemali, a Lebanese-American with a diverse religious heritage, is pioneering an unofficial backchannel to foster peace between Lebanon and Isra...
15 Jun
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The anti-Israel dark money group behind Justice Democrats’ midterm splurge
11 Jun
Justice Democrats, known for bringing the progressive "Squad" to Congress, is heavily backed by the IMEU Policy Project, a group critical of Israeli policies...
11 Jun
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Will Avila Chevalier’s ‘beyond the pale’ views sink the DSA challenger’s campaign against Espaillat?
9 Jun
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic Socialist running against Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a New York primary, faces scrutiny over past controversial social...
9 Jun
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Israeli startup founders receive warm reception at New York Tech Week
8 Jun
During New York Tech Week, Israeli startup founders were warmly received, showcasing Israel's strong position in the technology and innovation sectors. Entre...
8 Jun
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As AI reshapes society, Jewish leaders grapple with what comes next
5 Jun
Jewish leaders are actively discussing the ethical implications and theological questions arising from the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into s...
5 Jun
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In Altneu art exhibit, artists grapple with the end of American Jewry’s ‘Golden Age’
5 Jun
The Altneu art exhibit on the Upper East Side explores themes of nostalgia and identity through the lens of American Jewish life. Titled "Golden Age: Nostalg...
5 Jun
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UDP faces questions from N.J. Jewish leaders why it stayed on sidelines against Hamawy
4 Jun
Adam Hamawy's unexpected victory in a New Jersey congressional primary has sparked debate within the local Jewish community about the absence of intervention...
4 Jun
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Khanna’s hostile turn towards Israel divides Silicon Valley Jews
2 Jun
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) has become a divisive figure within the Jewish community of his Silicon Valley district due to his critical stance on Israel, which som...
2 Jun
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Wide-open Los Angeles mayoral race could hinge on support from Jewish voters
1 Jun
The Los Angeles mayoral race is heating up with significant focus on the potential impact of Jewish voters. Three leading candidates, incumbent Mayor Karen B...
1 Jun
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Antisemitism has become ‘instrumentalized’ and ‘institutionalized’ in politics, media and more, Ted Deutch says
29 May
Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), discusses the alarming mainstreaming of antisemitism in politics, media, and international institutio...
29 May
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Most Montana Democrats running for Rep. Ryan Zinke’s seat slam U.S.-Israel relationship
29 May
During the Democratic primary race for Montana's 1st Congressional District seat, controversy has erupted around candidates’ stances on Israel and related ac...
29 May
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DSA quietly poised to make inroads in NYC’s congressional delegation
28 May
As progressive socialist forces gain momentum within the Democratic Party in New York City, several key congressional races are reflecting a potential ideolo...
28 May
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Pro-Israel groups grapple with the future of Israel funding
26 May
The future of U.S. military aid to Israel, a historically pivotal aspect of U.S.-Israel relations, is facing scrutiny as political dynamics evolve and Israel...
26 May
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Jewish Insider’s picks for your summer reading list
21 May
To kick off summer, Jewish Insider presents a curated reading list reflecting on Jewish history, culture, and contemporary issues. It includes newly released...
21 May
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DSA’s ascent tests Democratic Party’s ideological boundaries
15 May
As the race for Washington, D.C.'s mayor intensifies, the potential victory of Janeese Lewis George would signal a critical advancement for the local Democra...
15 May
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Race to replace Pelosi offers early test of whether progressive Jews welcomed on the left
12 May
In the race to replace Nancy Pelosi, California State Senator Scott Wiener faces a challenging political landscape as a progressive Jew who is critical of Is...
12 May
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UJA-Federation of New York taps Leffell School’s Michael Kay to serve as next CEO
12 May
Michael Kay, currently head of the Leffell School in New York, has been appointed as the next CEO of the UJA-Federation of New York, succeeding Eric Goldstei...
12 May
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Minnesota Vikings owner Mark Wilf leads players, high school students on Holocaust Museum trip
11 May
Mark Wilf, owner of the Minnesota Vikings and son of Holocaust survivors, led Vikings players and local high school students on a trip to the U.S. Holocaust ...
11 May
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In heavily Jewish Manhattan district, Dem congressional candidates divided over Israel, antisemitic protests
9 May
As the Democratic primary for Manhattan's open House seat approaches, key divisions have surfaced among candidates regarding Israel and antisemitism, reflect...
9 May
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In Georgia’s 10th District, a GOP establishment favorite takes on a controversial outsider
8 May
In Georgia's 10th District Republican primary, establishment candidate Houston Gaines is up against controversial outsider Ryan Millsap. Gaines, supported by...
8 May
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How Yossi Farro, the 22-year-old tefillin wrapper, chases influential Jews from coast to coast
6 May
Yossi Farro, a 22-year-old Hasidic Jew from the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, utilizes his Instagram platform and energetic persona to encourage influential Jew...
6 May
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How Rahm Emanuel is recalibrating on Israel ahead of 2028
5 May
Rahm Emanuel, the prominent Democratic politician with deep ties to the Jewish community and Israel, has recalibrated his stance on the U.S.-Israel relations...
5 May
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Adeena Sussman’s new cookbook spotlights simple cooking for complicated times
28 Apr
Adeena Sussman's new cookbook, "Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes," highlights the simplicity and comfort of cooking during tumultuous times. Devel...
28 Apr
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Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling guided by Holocaust survivor grandparents
28 Apr
Keith Sonderling's recent elevation to Acting Labor Secretary is deeply personal for him, as his grandparents, Holocaust survivors, faced significant religio...
28 Apr
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Abdul El-Sayed brings in campaign cash from head of Hamas-cheering group
24 Apr
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for Michigan's Senate, received campaign contributions from the Barakat family, known for their ties to pro-Hamas acti...
24 Apr
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Josh Shapiro supports U.S. aid to Israel, but calls to use it as leverage
23 Apr
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro supports U.S. military aid to Israel, particularly the funding of the Iron Dome system which protects Israeli civilians fr...
23 Apr
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Jewish Dems vow to keep fighting in Michigan, even as they question if they belong
22 Apr
Jewish Democrats in Michigan are grappling with feelings of marginalization within their party following a recent state convention in Detroit. Although the e...
22 Apr
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Ceasefires deepen Israeli divisions over Trump’s handling of war
20 Apr
Israel is experiencing intensified internal divisions over recent U.S.-brokered ceasefires with Lebanon and Iran, as the Israeli public debates whether Presi...
20 Apr
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Experts welcome rare Israel-Lebanon talks but caution on Hezbollah disarmament
16 Apr
The recent direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, the first in over 30 years, have sparked cautious optimism among diplomats and experts about the potentia...
16 Apr
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D.C. mayoral candidate Kenyan McDuffie courts Jewish voters as DSA-endorsed rival Lewis George faces communal backlash
16 Apr
Kenyan McDuffie, a candidate for the mayorship of Washington, D.C., is actively seeking support from Jewish voters amidst controversy surrounding his rival J...
16 Apr
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Zohran Mamdani’s video chief lauded Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar
15 Apr
The video director responsible for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's viral campaign videos has come under scrutiny for past social media praise of Yahya S...
15 Apr
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Inside the DNC working group at the center of Democrats’ Israel fight
15 Apr
Amid growing divisions within the Democratic Party on U.S.-Israel relations and Middle East policy, a Democratic National Committee (DNC) working group has b...
15 Apr
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From trauma to table: An Israeli duo uses food therapy and song to foster connection
13 Apr
Hananel Edri and Merav Oren have creatively merged culinary arts with music in 'Soul and Roll,' an innovative initiative that leverages traditional food and ...
13 Apr
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Israelis uncertain if Iran war made them safer after ceasefire brings combat to an inconclusive halt
10 Apr
The article discusses the mixed feelings among Israelis regarding a recent ceasefire with Iran after a military campaign aimed at curtailing Iran's nuclear a...
10 Apr
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As antisemitic attacks mount, Canadian Jews ask whether they still belong
6 Apr
Canadian Jews are facing an escalating wave of antisemitic violence, marked by recent synagogue and restaurant attacks, sparking fear and concerns for their ...
6 Apr
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They survived the Temple Israel attack. They can’t escape what followed
1 Apr
In a harrowing account of the attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, the article details the chilling events of a terrorist attack carried out...
1 Apr
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From WhatsApp chats to City Hall, a new Jewish activism is born
24 Mar
Gabby Deutch's article explores the rise of a new form of Jewish activism that emerged from grassroots efforts following significant events such as the Oct. ...
24 Mar
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Court ruling reviving VOA sparks cautious hope for expanded Iran coverage
20 Mar
The recent court ruling overturning efforts to drastically reduce the Voice of America's (VOA) staff may allow the organization to enhance its Persian-langua...
20 Mar
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Report on declining Jewish enrollment at Harvard raises alarm and sparks debate
20 Mar
Jewish enrollment at Harvard University has declined to its lowest level since the pre-World War II era, evoking concerns and debates about the role of admis...
20 Mar
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Netanyahu has less than two weeks to pass a budget — or go to early elections
19 Mar
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressed to pass a budget and address political conflicts, particularly concerning Haredi conscription, or face e...
19 Mar
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As war wages in Iran, Justice Dept. reaches ceasefire with Tehran-backed network in Manhattan
17 Mar
In a confidential settlement with significant implications, the U.S. Justice Department dismantled the Alavi Foundation, a New York-based organization allege...
17 Mar
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Antisemitism meets America’s ‘thoughts and prayers’ ritual
13 Mar
Gabby Deutch highlights how responses to antisemitism in America often mirror the country's "thoughts and prayers" ritual in the wake of mass shootings—expre...
13 Mar
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The progressive operative nudging Democrats toward a hostile line on Israel
6 Mar
Morris Katz, a young progressive strategist, is making waves in Democratic political circles with his aggressive stance on Israel, which he views as an apart...
6 Mar
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Zohran Mamdani’s wife liked social media posts celebrating Oct. 7 attacks
6 Mar
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, despite distancing himself from radical anti-Israel sentiments, faces controversy due to his wife Rama Duwaji's social me...
6 Mar
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The cowboy hat-wearing Jewish lawyer running for governor of New Mexico
27 Feb
Sam Bregman, a Jewish lawyer and cowboy hat enthusiast, is running for governor of New Mexico. Raised in a politically active family in Bethesda, Maryland, B...
27 Feb
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Illinois Democrat Robert Peters pivots from AIPAC outreach to anti-Israel crusade
27 Feb
Illinois State Senator Robert Peters, running in a Democratic primary for a Chicago-area House seat, has shifted from previous private engagement with AIPAC ...
27 Feb
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Democrat John Cappello brings military experience in Israel to race against Mike Lawler
25 Feb
John Cappello, a Democratic candidate and Air Force veteran, leverages his extensive military experience in Israel as he enters the race against Rep. Mike La...
25 Feb
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Jewish Democrats alarmed about whether their party will remain welcoming
23 Feb
Debate over Israel is causing significant tension within the Democratic Party, with many Jewish Democrats expressing alarm at what they perceive as a growing...
23 Feb
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Former Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop brings the fight against antisemitism to NYC’s business community
19 Feb
Steve Fulop, former mayor of Jersey City, is now leading the Partnership for New York City with a focus on combating antisemitism. As a Jewish Democrat and g...
19 Feb
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Team Israel’s World Baseball Classic team unveils its 2026 roster
11 Feb
Team Israel's roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic has been announced, showcasing a blend of major leaguers, minor league players, and Israeli talent. ...
11 Feb