The Siegels lost their home and community on Oct. 7. Now they're finding their way forward 

Lawmakers call for Congress to mandate creation of Pentagon hate symbols policy

Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) and Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) wrote to the leaders of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees on Thursday to urge them to ensure that a provision mandating the creation of a Department of Defense-wide policy on hate symbols remains in the final version of the 2027... <a href="">Read More</a>

Republicans squabble over pro-Israel provision in NDAA

A provision in the draft 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that aims to coordinate and enhance cooperation between the U.S. and Israeli militaries has proven to be a significant source of controversy among Democrats, with even some senior lawmakers who defended the provision on its merits flipping against it under pressure. And, as Congress will... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/what-we-are-watching/">Read More</a>

Michigan Hillel’s break with Israel advocacy groups raises questions about where it stands

University of Michigan Hillel is ending its formal affiliations with student groups and national organizations engaged in Israel advocacy, lobbying or political organizing, while insisting that the policy does not represent a retreat from its support for Israel. The policy, announced by interim Executive Director Cindy Hughey in a message to students at the start... <a href="">Read More</a>

Treasurer for anti-AIPAC PAC behind effort to unseat Brooklyn Republicans

The Mamdani-world operative serving as treasurer for a national anti-AIPAC campaign is now running a New York State committee seeking to oust three Republican lawmakers in Brooklyn — two of whom are Jewish. State Board of Elections records show that attorney and activist Mark Hanna submitted paperwork to establish the Kings County Victory Project committee... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2025/06/daily-kickoff-what-will-trump-decide-on-iran/">Read More</a>

Rogers honors Oct. 7 anniversary and bashes El-Sayed, as El-Sayed remains silent

Former Rep. Mike Rogers, the Michigan Republican nominee for Senate, issued a statement Wednesday commemorating the third anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel and bashing his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, while El-Sayed remained silent. El-Sayed’s rhetoric and stances on Israel and other issues of concern to the Jewish community have been heavily... <a href="">Read More</a>