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Jewish Insider Persian Jews in the U.S. watch Israeli strikes on Iran and dare to hope 15 Jun
Persian Jews in the U.S. are observing the recent Israeli strikes on Iran with a complex mix of hope and fear. Many see the possibility of change, hoping for...
15 Jun
Jewish Insider Kamala Harris’ Mideast advisors question Israel’s military strikes against Iran 14 Jun
Vice President Kamala Harris's Mideast advisors are expressing skepticism over Israel's military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, recommending that more dip...
14 Jun
Jewish Insider Why we should be paying more attention to Jordan, according to new King Abdullah II biography  13 Jun
The biography "The Most American King" highlights King Abdullah II's twenty-five-year reign in Jordan and his ability to cultivate strong relationships with ...
13 Jun
Jewish Insider Gottheimer’s bet on Jewish vote didn’t pay off 13 Jun
In the New Jersey gubernatorial primary, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) targeted the state's Jewish community, especially the Orthodox demographic, as a key par...
13 Jun
Jewish Insider Former senior FBI intel agent in Israel joins crowded Democratic field against Lawler 10 Jun
John Sullivan, a former senior FBI intelligence official in Israel, has joined an increasingly competitive Democratic primary race to challenge Rep. Mike Law...
10 Jun
Jewish Insider Shabbat, style and soul at Chabad in the West Village 9 Jun
Chabad of the West Village in Manhattan is redefining Jewish communal engagement, attracting a diverse group, including business elites, entertainers, and ev...
9 Jun
Jewish Insider Macron’s Palestinian state push comes as report recommends step to appease Muslims 9 Jun
French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for the recognition of a Palestinian state at a UN conference co-sponsored with Saudi Arabia, in an effort partly...
9 Jun
Jewish Insider With increasing pressure from the West, can Israel resist a China charm offensive? 6 Jun
The recent efforts by Chinese Ambassador to Israel, Xiao Junzheng, highlight China's renewed attempt to improve relations with Israel, despite the tensions f...
6 Jun
Jewish Insider Jews at Harvard are still worried about antisemitism — and about Trump’s response to it 4 Jun
Jewish students at Harvard University face uncertainty due to a potential Trump administration policy that could strip the university of its ability to enrol...
4 Jun
Jewish Insider ‘The challenge attracted me’: Julio Frenk brings the fight against campus antisemitism to UCLA 30 May
Julio Frenk, former president of the University of Miami and current chancellor of UCLA, is taking a strong stand against campus antisemitism. His personal c...
30 May
Jewish Insider How Congress became impotent on foreign policy 30 May
The effectiveness of traditional pro-Israel advocacy within U.S. Congress has diminished due to the increasing consolidation of foreign policy powers by the ...
30 May
Jewish Insider Hostages’ long-lasting mental and physical scars of Gaza captivity are treated at ‘Returnees Ward’ 29 May
In the aftermath of being taken hostage by terrorists in Gaza, Israeli returnees face enduring physical and psychological challenges. At Beilinson Hospital's...
29 May
Jewish Insider Gottheimer’s path to the governor’s mansion runs through New Jersey’s Jewish community 28 May
U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer is leveraging his strong connections with New Jersey's Jewish community to bolster his gubernatorial campaign in the Demo...
28 May
Jewish Insider Latest Lawler challenger says antisemitism helped motivate his congressional bid, accuses Republicans of weaponization 28 May
Mike Sacks, a former political journalist and Democratic candidate for New York's 17th Congressional District, seeks to unseat Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, d...
28 May
Jewish Insider Israel can’t compete in checkbook diplomacy. These tech leaders have other ideas 27 May
As the US focuses on major economic deals with Gulf nations during President Trump's Middle East visits, Israeli tech leaders see an opportunity to elevate I...
27 May
Jewish Insider An Israeli mom’s NYC mission to free husband from Hamas captivity 21 May
Lishay Lavi Miran, an Israeli mother, is on a mission in New York City to advocate for the release of her husband, Omri Miran, who has been held captive by H...
21 May
Jewish Insider Illinois Senate primary likely a toss-up, experts say, after Underwood declines to run 20 May
The Illinois Senate primary for 2026 is expected to be a close contest after Rep. Lauren Underwood decided not to run, leaving Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and ...
20 May
Jewish Insider Will Trump’s visit to UAE’s Abrahamic Family House inspire a regional shift? 20 May
President Trump's visit to the UAE's Abrahamic Family House underscores a message of religious tolerance amid a broader regional shift. The multifaith comple...
20 May
Jewish Insider NJ congressional candidate Michael Roth says he wants to be a strong pro-Israel voice for a new generation 19 May
Michael Roth, a Democratic congressional candidate in New Jersey, emphasizes his aspiration to be a strong pro-Israel voice for a new generation. With a pers...
19 May
Jewish Insider Cuomo faces hurdles to winning over Orthodox Jewish voters in mayoral race 19 May
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is working hard to regain the trust of Orthodox Jewish voters as he campaigns for mayor of New York City, emphasizing h...
19 May
Jewish Insider Judge Matthew Solomson brings his judicial mandate beyond the bench 16 May
Judge Matthew Solomson, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, represents a remarkable family journey from his great-grandfather's fear of governme...
16 May
Jewish Insider Decades after his death, a Jewish WWII hero is honored in Italy, with family of comrade present 16 May
The article highlights a poignant ceremony in Italy organized by Operation Benjamin to honor Jewish WWII servicemen who concealed their identities and were i...
16 May
Jewish Insider Ras Baraka’s late surge in N.J. gubernatorial primary alarms Jewish leaders 15 May
As the New Jersey gubernatorial primary approaches, Jewish leaders express concern over Ras Baraka, Newark's progressive mayor, whose unexpected rise in the ...
15 May
Jewish Insider Jews in Canada and Australia warily eye the future after liberal party electoral victories  15 May
Following unexpected electoral victories by liberal parties in Canada and Australia, Jewish communities in both countries are navigating a period of increase...
15 May
Jewish Insider Trump’s Gulf tour underscores Israel’s diplomatic disadvantage 14 May
President Trump's visit to Gulf states, excluding Israel, has highlighted concerns among pro-Israel advocates about the U.S. potentially sidelining Israel in...
14 May
Jewish Insider After Oct. 7, a hub of Jewish-Arab shared society faces its toughest test 13 May
Givat Haviva, Israel's largest organization dedicated to fostering Jewish-Arab shared society, faced an unprecedented challenge following the October 7, 2023...
13 May
Jewish Insider Leo Terrell: DOJ plans to use litigation to ‘eliminate antisemitism’ 13 May
Leo Terrell, senior counsel to the Department of Justice, discusses the Trump administration’s strategy for combating antisemitism, highlighting the intentio...
13 May
Jewish Insider Haunted by history, Persian Jews wary of Trump’s Iran approach 9 May
The article discusses the concerns and perspectives of Persian Jews in the U.S. regarding Donald Trump's approach to negotiations with Iran over its nuclear ...
9 May
Jewish Insider Israeli presence in Syria ‘a direct lesson of Oct. 7’ 8 May
Lahav Harkov examines Israel's strategic presence in Syria as a reaction to security threats highlighted by the events of October 7, 2023. This move aims to ...
8 May
Jewish Insider American-born pope offers hope of improved Catholic-Jewish relations, religious experts say 8 May
The election of Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV has brought cautious optimism for improved Catholic-Jewish relations. Prevost's American ...
8 May
Jewish Insider Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss launches House campaign 8 May
Michigan State Senator Jeremy Moss has announced his Congressional campaign for Michigan's 11th District, focusing on combating antisemitism and supporting t...
8 May
Jewish Insider Catholic cardinals shared Italian Jews’ concerns that pope ‘abandoned’ them, veteran journalist says 7 May
Italian Catholic cardinals are expressing solidarity with the local Jewish community's concerns that Pope Francis was insensitive to the suffering of Israeli...
7 May
Jewish Insider Schakowsky retirement sets up Illinois Democratic primary battle over Mideast policy 6 May
The retirement of Rep. Jan Schakowsky from Illinois' heavily Jewish 9th Congressional District has set the stage for a competitive Democratic primary centere...
6 May
Jewish Insider In this NJ election, antisemitism could decide the race — while dividing a Jewish community 5 May
In the upcoming New Jersey elections, antisemitism has become a pivotal issue that could significantly influence the race and divide the Jewish community. Ta...
5 May
Jewish Insider Witkoff’s zeal for deals faces geopolitical reality 1 May
Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer with a reputation for making deals, was appointed as a Middle East envoy by the Trump administration despite lacking d...
1 May
Jewish Insider Bill Cassidy leans in to fight antisemitism as chair of key Senate committee 30 Apr
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana and chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, is pushing key legislation to c...
30 Apr
Jewish Insider Songs of the fallen set the tone for Yom HaZikaron in Israel 30 Apr
Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, is profoundly marked by music honoring those killed in wars and terrorist acts. Following the traditional minutes of si...
30 Apr
Jewish Insider AJC searches for a middle ground on Trump’s campus antisemitism moves, CEO Ted Deutch says 25 Apr
The American Jewish Committee (AJC), led by CEO Ted Deutch, is navigating a complex landscape in response to the Trump administration's policies on campus an...
25 Apr
Jewish Insider From Jerusalem to the Vatican: Cardinal Pizzaballa emerges as a contender for the papacy 25 Apr
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, emerges as a noteworthy contender for the papacy following the death of Pope Francis. Hav...
25 Apr
Jewish Insider Jewish Georgia leaders say Ossoff is making amends, but still has more work to do 24 Apr
Senator Jon Ossoff's recent reversal on blocking U.S. aid to Israel has been cautiously welcomed by Jewish leaders in Georgia, who emphasize that while it's ...
24 Apr
Jewish Insider She forgot Yom Hashoah – then created a movement that changed the way Israel remembers the Holocaust  24 Apr
Adi Altschuler's initiative, Zikaron BaSalon, has drastically transformed Holocaust remembrance in Israel by moving it from formal ceremonies to intimate gat...
24 Apr
Jewish Insider Campus protests fizzle out in 2025 24 Apr
In 2025, anti-Israel protests on U.S. college campuses have notably declined compared to previous years, spurred by stricter university policies and pressure...
24 Apr
Jewish Insider Fashion photographer Bryce Thompson pairs Holocaust survivors with celebrities in new collection 24 Apr
Fashion photographer Bryce Thompson has launched a powerful project titled Borrowed Spotlight, which pairs Holocaust survivors with Hollywood celebrities to ...
24 Apr
Jewish Insider Boim lawsuit targets American Muslims for Palestine’s Hamas ties 23 Apr
The Boim family, whose son David was killed by Hamas in 1996, continues their long legal struggle for justice. They have filed a lawsuit against the American...
23 Apr
Jewish Insider The quirky new VC being guided by Jewish values 21 Apr
Long Journey Ventures, a quirky venture capital firm in San Francisco, has embraced Jewish values in its latest fund, totaling $181,818,181.80—a nod to the H...
21 Apr
Jewish Insider Cait Conley brings deep knowledge of Middle East, counterterrorism to NY-17 primary 21 Apr
Cait Conley, a Democratic candidate vying for the 17th Congressional District in New York, leverages her extensive background in Middle East affairs and coun...
21 Apr
Jewish Insider From seminary to secretary: How Uri Monson balances Pennsylvania’s budget and keeps Shabbat 18 Apr
Uri Monson, Pennsylvania's Budget Secretary, merges his Jewish heritage with his public service career, balancing American governance with Jewish traditions ...
18 Apr
Jewish Insider Israel boxed in as Trump blocks Iran attack and pursues deal 17 Apr
Israel is once again in a complex diplomatic bind as the Trump administration engages in nuclear talks with Iran, echoing past tensions during the Obama era....
17 Apr
Jewish Insider Brad Sherman’s primary challenger Jake Rakov stays in step with him on Israel policy 17 Apr
Jake Rakov, a former staffer for Congressman Brad Sherman, is challenging his old boss for a Los Angeles congressional seat, while maintaining similar pro-Is...
17 Apr
Jewish Insider Leading voices against antisemitism at Harvard decry Trump’s overreach, but urge reforms 16 Apr
Jewish faculty, students, and alumni at Harvard University have raised concerns over former President Trump's aggressive measures against the institution, fo...
16 Apr