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.
In 2015, Jewish Insider, a daily news service based in Washington, D.C., was started by Max Neuberger.[1][2]
In 2021, Jewish Insider acquired eJewish Philanthropy, a platform covering the Jewish nonprofit sector.[3][4]
Coverage and Reporting
Jewish Insider provides reporting on U.S. and Israeli politics, foreign policy, business, and Jewish communal affairs. Its coverage includes:
U.S. Politics: Federal and state elections, policy debates, and interviews with lawmakers and candidates.
Middle East Policy: U.S.–Israel relations, normalization agreements, and regional diplomacy.
Philanthropy: Jewish foundations, charitable trends, and nonprofit leadership.
Culture and Society: Campus discourse, antisemitism, and Jewish identity.
Its flagship morning newsletter, the Daily Kickoff, is a curated digest combining top stories with original journalism.
Notable Coverage
Jewish Insider has been cited for breaking or advancing several notable stories involving politics, antisemitism, and Middle East policy. Its reporting has prompted coverage from national outlets including the Associated Press, NPR, and the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
In 2022, Jewish Insider was among the first outlets to report that the Biden administration had suspended assistance to Sudan following the 2021 coup, freezing progress under the Abraham Accords framework.[5]
In October 2023, reporter Matthew Kassel resurfaced a video of North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, then a Republican candidate for governor, praising Adolf Hitler as a “great example.” The clip drew national scrutiny.[6]
In May 2024, Gabby Deutch reported on the challenges faced by Jewish mental health professionals following the October 7 Hamas attacks, as they confronted antisemitism and hostility in professional spaces.[7]
In July 2024, Emily Jacobs reported on backlash to a Washington Post story that appeared to scold the parents of an Israeli hostage, drawing criticism from Jewish leaders and commentators.[8]
In September 2024, Matthew Kassel remarks by Paul Coates, father of Ta-Nehisi Coates, in which he promoted an antisemitic conspiracy theory linking Jews to the transatlantic slave trade.[9]
In October 2024, Kassel reported on controversial remarks by author Ta-Nehisi Coates in which he questioned whether he would have participated in the October 7 attacks, sparking condemnation and debate.[10]
Later that month, senior reporter Gabby Deutch reported on antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial social media posts by Mitchell Johnson, then-president of the Chicago Board of Education. The reporting contributed to Johnson’s resignation and was cited by the Associated Press and WTTW.[11][12][13]
In January 2025, reporter Haley Cohen revealed that an imam scheduled to deliver the benediction at the inauguration of Donald Trump had previously praised Hezbollah and an Iranian cleric. The imam was removed from the event after the story ran.[14]
In early 2025, Gabby Deutch published a series on antisemitism in the field of pediatrics. In January, she reported on Jewish organizations urging the American Academy of Pediatrics to retract a letter supporting a pediatrician who had praised Hamas.[15] In February, she revealed the same doctor had been removed from the board of a Florida nonprofit following coverage.[16] She later reported on internal pressure within the AAP to address antisemitism among its members.[17]
In March and May 2025, Matthew Kassel and Gabby Deutch investigated Kingsley Wilson, then a Pentagon deputy press secretary, uncovering a history of antisemitic and conspiratorial social media activity. Wilson was no longer serving in the role following their reporting, which was cited by NPR.[18][19][20]
In March 2025, Danielle Cohen, Emily Jacobs, and Marc Rod also reported on a previously undisclosed Heritage Foundation policy memo calling for the end of U.S. military aid to Israel, revealing divisions in conservative foreign policy circles.[21]
Kassel also profiled Dan Caldwell, a Koch-linked national security advisor and Pentagon policy influencer, and Marc Rod reported on Daniel Davis, a senior intelligence official with a record of anti-Israel statements.[22][23]
In February 2025, Lahav Harkov reported that the Trump administration had pressured Israel to vote against Ukraine at the United Nations.[24]
Publications and Newsletters
Daily Kickoff: JI’s morning newsletter covering political developments, headlines, and original scoops.
eJewish Philanthropy: Acquired in 2021, covers Jewish nonprofits and publishes Your Daily Phil.
Readership and Influence
Jewish Insider is widely read by elected officials, policymakers, donors, philanthropists, and community leaders. Its reporting has been cited by outlets including the New York Times, Politico, Axios, NPR, and the Washington Post.
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