JFNA presses Democratic governors to embrace federal tax credit that could benefit Jewish day schools

Contender to lead House education committee pushes to repeal education tax credit

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), who is running to lead the House Education and Workforce Committee in the next Congress, is pushing to repeal a federal education tax credit that could benefit Jewish day schools and other religious institutions, arguing that the program improperly directs taxpayer-subsidized funding to private schools rather than public education. The proposal... <a href="">Read More</a>

School’s out for Dhillon, back in for Bernie

This edition of the Daily Kickoff examines political shifts following midterms, including the future of campus antisemitism crackdowns, Iran policy, and Israel's evolving U.S. diplomatic strategy.

Silver linings playbook for pro-Israel allies in next Congress

There’s little doubt that the underlying trends in American politics — the turn against Israel within the Democratic Party and elements of the far right, the rise of extremists within both parties and the underlying polarization in our social media-driven culture — make it challenging for advocates of a healthy U.S.-Israel relationship to reverse the... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/11/vance-midterms-results-gop-iran-war-israel-democrats/">Read More</a>

Campus antisemitism crackdown faces uncertain future after Democratic sweep, Dhillon exit

The Trump administration’s campaign against campus antisemitism may be entering a new phase, Jewish advocates and a former administration official told Jewish Insider — one complicated by a Democratic takeover of the House, the departure of a key Justice Department official and growing questions about the White House’s commitment to enforcement. One key enforcer of... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/profiles/susan-wild/">Read More</a>

MKs back Eisenkot, but Herzog withholds mandate

This briefing covers significant political shifts, including LA mayoral results, Israeli leadership transitions, US-Israel aid concerns, and key updates on international relations, domestic policies, and organizational developments.