Abdul El-Sayed calls statement on Temple Israel attack ‘a risk’

New report warns civics education crisis is fueling antisemitism, eroding support for Israel

Nearly four in five American 8th graders score below proficient in civics, the federal government spends roughly 100 times less per student on the subject than on STEM and about one-third of Americans under 30 say democracy is no longer a viable system of government.&nbsp; A new report from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) argues... <a href="">Read More</a>

Miznon's green beans are the surprise ace of the U.S. Open

The Honey Deuce — the U.S. Open’s iconic signature cocktail — is facing fierce competition for the tennis tournament’s most popular menu item this year. Surrounded by greasy fried foods, the unexpected breakout star is a green bean bowl from the Tel Aviv-born eatery Miznon, according to the restaurant’s head. Miznon, the pita chain founded... <a href="">Read More</a>

Hillary Clinton: U.S. should take a ‘very tough position’ with Israel if Netanyahu reelected

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday that the U.S. should take a “very tough position” if Israeli voters reelect the government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s upcoming elections, but said a new Israeli government could provide opportunities for more constructive progress. “If the Israelis want to vote for that again,... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/08/el-sayed-apology-jewish-democrats-michigan-mixed-response/">Read More</a>

Brandeis Center urges Qatar to provide ‘complete public accounting’ of campus funding

The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law wrote to Qatari Ambassador to the U.S. Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad al-Thani on Wednesday amid a back-and-forth online, urging the Qatari Embassy to release a full public accounting of its funding to U.S. colleges and universities. “There is a straightforward way for the Government of... <a href="">Read More</a>

Mast ‘likely’ to support administration’s nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told Jewish Insider last week that he’s likely to support the administration’s proposed nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, which would reportedly allow for joint U.S.-Saudi nuclear enrichment efforts inside Saudi Arabia. Mast’s support, as the chair of a committee that will be responsible... <a href="">Read More</a>