Jewish Insider

{{About|the online publication}}

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| type = Online daily newspaper

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| founder = Max Neuberger

| editor = Josh Kraushaar

| launched = 2015

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[https://www.jewishinsider.com Jewish Insider] (JI) is an online news publication that covers politics, policy, philanthropy, business news and the individuals shaping them in the United States, the Middle East, and beyond. It is known for its daily newsletter, the "Daily Kickoff," which provides a summary of relevant news and analysis.

History

In 2015, Jewish Insider, a daily news service based in Washington, D.C. was started by Max Neuberger.{{Cite news |last=Tugend |first=Tom |date=January 26, 2017 |title=A Paper Evolves and Innovates |url=https://jewishjournal.com/los_angeles/213853/paper-evolves-innovates/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217032932/https://jewishjournal.com/los_angeles/213853/paper-evolves-innovates/ |archive-date=17 February 2022 |access-date=17 February 2022 |work=The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles}} In 2021, Jewish Insider acquired eJewish Philanthropy.{{Cite news |date=January 26, 2021 |title=Jewish Insider acquires eJewish Philanthropy |url=https://www.jns.org/in-yet-another-media-move-jewish-insider-acquires-ejewish-philanthropy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717173439/https://www.jns.org/in-yet-another-media-move-jewish-insider-acquires-ejewish-philanthropy/ |archive-date=17 July 2022 |access-date=17 July 2022 |work=JNS.org}}{{Cite news |last=JI Staff |date=January 22, 2021 |title=Jewish Insider Acquires eJewish Philanthropy |url=https://jewishinsider.com/2021/01/jewish-insider-ejewishphilanthropy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516223849/https://jewishinsider.com/2021/01/jewish-insider-ejewishphilanthropy/ |archive-date=16 May 2022 |access-date=17 July 2022 |work=Jewish Insider}}

Coverage and Reporting

Jewish Insider's team of journalists provides on-the-ground reporting from key locations worldwide. Jewish Insider provides reporting on a range of topics, including U.S. politics, foreign policy, and cultural issues. It focuses on the people and organizations that influence these areas. The publication's primary content is delivered through its daily morning newsletter, the "Daily Kickoff," which curates news from various sources alongside original reporting. The website also features profiles, interviews, and long-form articles.

The publication offers in-depth coverage of:

  • U.S. Politics: Reporting on U.S. elections, members of Congress, administration officials, and political donors with ties to the Jewish community or Israel.
  • Elections: Coverage from campaign trails in pivotal states.
  • Global Policy and the Middle East: Analysis of international developments and their impact on the region.
  • Culture and Society: Insights into cultural trends, including debates on college campuses and in major institutions.

Notable Coverage

Jewish Insider has been cited for breaking or advancing several notable stories:

  • In 2024, it first reported on antisemitic and conspiratorial social media posts by Mitchell Johnson, then-president of the Chicago Board of Education, which contributed to his resignation.{{cite news |title=Chicago school board head ousted because of social media posts deemed antisemitic, misogynistic |url=https://apnews.com/article/chicago-school-board-head-resigns-6269550bb2204b18d8bd29b97145f789 |access-date=21 April 2025 |work=Associated Press |date=2024-10-31}}{{cite news |title=CPS Board President Resigns Under Pressure After Antisemitic, Misogynistic, Conspiratorial Posts |url=https://news.wttw.com/2024/10/31/cps-board-president-resigns-under-pressure-after-antisemitic-misogynistic-conspiratorial |access-date=21 April 2025 |work=WTTW |date=2024-10-31}}
  • In 2025, JI uncovered social media posts by a Pentagon press secretary promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories, later reported by NPR.{{cite news |last1=Dreisbach |first1=Tom |title=A Pentagon press secretary has history of pushing antisemitic, extremist theories |url=https://www.npr.org/2025/03/06/nx-s1-5319995/kingsley-wilson-antisemitic-comments-defense-department-pentagon |access-date=21 April 2025 |work=NPR |date=2025-03-06}}
  • In 2022, it was among the first outlets to report that the Biden administration had suspended aid to Sudan after the 2021 coup, halting progress on normalization under the Abraham Accords.{{cite news |last1=Kampeas |first1=Ron |title=US suspends Abraham Accords assistance to Sudan, urges Israel to call for democracy |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-suspends-abraham-accords-assistance-to-sudan-urges-israel-to-call-for-democracy/ |access-date=21 April 2025 |work=Jewish Telegraphic Agency |date=2022-05-31}}

Publications and Newsletters

  • [https://www.jewishinsider.com/subscribe Daily Kickoff]: JI's flagship curated morning newsletter delivers an overview of key news, buzz, and stories shaping the day. The newsletter is distributed on weekday mornings and has become an essential read for readers interested in politics, policy, and culture.

eJewish Philanthropy

In January 2021, Jewish Insider acquired eJewishPhilanthropy[https://www.eJewishPhilanthropy.com] (EJP), a leading resource for professionals in the philanthropic sector. EJP caters to foundation leaders, donors, organizational heads, and social entrepreneurs.

  • [https://www.ejewishphilanthropy.com/subscribe Your Daily Phil]: EJP’s daily newsletter offers updates and insights for the philanthropic community.

Newsletters and Associated Publications

  • Daily Kickoff: The flagship weekday newsletter, combining curated headlines with original reporting and a roundup of political and community events.
  • eJewish Philanthropy: Acquired in 2021, EJP serves professionals in the Jewish nonprofit sector and publishes the Your Daily Phil newsletter.

Readership and Influence

Jewish Insider is read by policymakers, elected officials, donors, foundation leaders, and Jewish communal professionals. Its reporting is regularly cited by mainstream news organizations, including the New York Times, Politico, Axios, and the Washington Post.

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