Syrian Druze, Christians, Alawites warn of religious persecution by new government

New ADL study: One antisemitism education lesson reduces belief in anti-Jewish conspiracy theories

One 45-minute lesson on contemporary antisemitism can meaningfully cut teenagers’ belief in antisemitic conspiracy theories, according to a new study by the Anti-Defamation League.&nbsp; The study evaluated 372 middle and high school students across nine schools in a North Carolina school district between September and November 2025, finding that students who received the lesson, titled... <a href="">Read More</a>

Sen. Rick Scott takes aim at Turkey over Israel tensions

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) blasted Turkey this week over its continued hostility toward Israel, calling on the U.S.’ NATO ally to stop targeting Israel and working with terrorist groups. “We all know that Turkey likes cozying up to terrorists and supporting Israel’s and America’s enemies,” Scott said Friday, in response to a Turkish request for... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2019/08/over-the-middle-the-republican-receiver-tackling-bipartisanship/">Read More</a>

UAE deals major blow in cutting Iran financial ties — but experts warn Tehran has workarounds

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to sever trade and financial ties with Iran could deliver a major blow to Tehran’s economy, regional analysts said, disrupting a commercial lifeline that Iran has relied on for years. But experts cautioned that Tehran is likely to turn to existing workarounds to keep money flowing and that the UAE’s... <a href="">Read More</a>

Vance cashes in with Tucker world

This edition covers Jewish conservatives' unease over JD Vance's ties to a Tucker Carlson backer, Vox Media's ignored bias complaints, and Baltimore's historic Sunday Preakness race for observant Jews.

Vance fundraiser with Tucker Carlson backer Omeed Malik raises eyebrows

A fundraiser hosted by Vice President JD Vance in the Hamptons on Wednesday is raising red flags among some Jewish Republicans who continue to harbor concerns over his likely intention to run for president in 2028.&nbsp; The event, first reported by Axios, was notably held in the home of Omeed Malik, the Iranian American investor... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/08/washington-kosher-restaurants-oro-nami-orthodox-jews/">Read More</a>