Why Penn and the federal government are battling over lists of Jewish faculty members

Over 70% of Jewish teachers in unions fear speaking out about antisemitism, ADL report finds

More than 70% of Jewish teachers in unions fear that speaking up about antisemitism in their union could harm their careers or reputations, according to a study published Thursday by the Anti-Defamation League.&nbsp; The report, “Antisemitism in U.S. Teachers Unions,” surveyed 307 Jewish members of teachers unions in 24 states — with significant representation from... <a href="">Read More</a>

Ossoff ‘unreservedly rejects’ Piker’s comments on Jewish support for Israel

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) joined the growing list of Democrats condemning far-left streamer Hasan Piker’s recent comments suggesting American Jews bear responsibility for inciting antisemitic attacks due to their support for Israel. Piker had in March named Ossoff as his “dark-horse pick” for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, alongside a series of further-left candidates. Ossoff,... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/profiles/tamara-harel-cohen/">Read More</a>

Doha losing a lot of dough

Today’s Daily Kickoff covers Michigan Representative Hillary Scholten’s stance against extremist rhetoric, U.S. sanctions on Palestine Action, and the severe economic impact of the Iran war on Qatar’s LNG exports.

AJC report calls out systemic antisemitism in far-right German AfD party

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party has embedded antisemitism into its core ideology, using coded rhetoric, conspiracy myths and historical revisionism to mobilize voters and undermine German democracy, according to a new report released by the American Jewish Committee.&nbsp; The AJC report details how the party rarely uses explicit anti-Jewish rhetoric in official statements, instead... <a href="">Read More</a>

Republican state senator aims to be ‘boring enough to win’ Rep. Angie Craig’s seat

Facing down a far-left candidate in a swing district near Minnesota’s Twin Cities, Republican state Sen. Eric Pratt is hoping he’s “boring enough to win.” In a bid to replace Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN), a moderate who flipped the district in 2018, Democrats nominated former state Sen. Matt Little, who defeated two primary rivals as... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2024/05/bidens-israel-threat-slammed-by-pro-israel-lawmakers-mainstream-jewish-groups/">Read More</a>