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Police raid Columbia University building occupied by anti-Israel protesters, arresting dozens

Luke Tress in Forward

Dozens of student anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University in New York City were arrested by police and removed from Hamilton Hall after barricading themselves inside with banners supporting the Intifada.

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Police raid Columbia U building occupied by anti-Israel protesters, arresting dozens

JTA

Police raided Columbia University's building occupied by pro-Palestinian students, resulting in dozens of arrests and a lockdown at the school's Jewish center.

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Lionel Shriver: PEN America Rewards Cowardice

Lionel Shriver in The Free Press

In this article, the author criticizes PEN America for canceling its literary festival and awards ceremony due to authors withdrawing over PEN's alleged failure to denounce Israel amidst the Gaza conflict.

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Northwestern students agree to dismantle anti-Israel encampment, as Columbia protesters take over university building

JTA Staff in JTA

Students at Northwestern University have agreed to dismantle their anti-Israel encampment after reaching a deal with the university to increase transparency about investments.

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‘Dear Parents’: How colleges are trying to spin the protests for the people paying the bills

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Colleges and universities are navigating pro-Palestinian protests on their campuses and communicating with concerned parents, particularly Jewish parents worried about anti-Zionism and antisemitism.

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My Columbia classmates are calling for intifada. I just want to go to college.

Zachary Singerman in Forward

A student at Columbia University expresses distress over the toxic environment on campus following protests in support of Hamas and calls for an intifada.

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Columbia threatens to expel students who took over building, as Northwestern students agree to dismantle anti-Israel encampment

JTA Staff in Forward

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University occupied a building, leading the school to threaten expulsion, while at Northwestern University, students agreed to dismantle their anti-Israel encampment after reaching a deal to increase transparency regarding the school's investments.

Education ›

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Citing antisemitism, House Republicans take aim at universities’ funding, tax exemptions and visas

Ron Kampeas in JTA

House Republicans are intensifying oversight of universities, alleging widespread antisemitism and seeking to impact funding, tax exemptions, and visas for overseas students.

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‘Huge win’: Brown University protesters reach an agreement to dismantle encampment

Mira Fox in Forward

Student protesters at Brown University have agreed to dismantle their encampment after securing concessions from the administration, including the opportunity to present their case for divestment from Israel to the university's investment oversight board.

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Jewish and Palestinian Teens Write—and Brave the United States—Together

Noah Phillips in Moment

Israeli and Palestinian teens, including both Jewish and Arab participants, engage in a ten-day trip to the United States to share their writing and promote optimism for coexistence amidst conflicts.

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Caught in the Act: Part One

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Zipora Schuck discusses the concept of fibbing as a response to stress in children with ADHD or anxiety.

0 Education Israel

Inbox: Issue 1009

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text features a collection of letters and reflections from readers published in Mishpacha Magazine.

0 Education Communities

The Mashpia of Montreal

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rabbi Volf Greenglass, a revered mashpia in Montreal, played a crucial role in establishing and guiding the Chabad yeshivah in the city, defying initial skepticism from prominent figures like Samuel Bronfman.

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Which elite university figured out how to handle anti-Israel protests? Hint: It’s in Israel

Rob Eshman in Forward

Daniel Chamovitz, the president of Ben Gurion University in Israel, successfully navigated a potentially contentious situation between pro-Palestinian and counter-protest groups on campus by proactively engaging the protesters and establishing rules for peaceful demonstrations.

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COVID spoiled their high school graduations. Will protests disrupt their college commencements?

Beth Harpaz in Forward

The class of 2024, who already had their high school graduation affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, now face concerns about potential disruptions at their upcoming college commencements due to pro-Palestinian protests on various campuses.

Culture ›

0 Culture Television/Film

Those Fine Young Communists

Isaac Simpson in Tablet

The text explores the author's personal journey into and out of communism, reflecting on the allure of communism for young individuals seeking a sense of purpose and connection without the need for God.

0 Culture Science

Software Savvy: Part 11

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses the importance of making smart software choices to empower businesses.

Literature ›

0 Literature Jewish Law

Women in Chains

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet

"Three Yiddish Plays by Women: Female Jewish Perspectives, 1880-1920," curated by historian Alyssa Quint, introduces three plays highlighting themes of reproductive autonomy, sex work, and the concept of the chained woman in the Yiddish theater.

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How Maurice Sendak’s Jewishness shaped ‘Where the Wild Things Are’

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Maurice Sendak's Jewish identity significantly influenced his work, particularly evident in his iconic book "Where the Wild Things Are."

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

It's time to accept as a fact of life: People love dead Jews.

Stephen Schecter in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the persistent anti-Semitism faced by Jews globally, exemplified by the world's reaction to Israel's response to Gaza and the ongoing hatred towards living Jews and the State of Israel.

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The Irrelevance of Zionism

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The discussion on the legitimacy of Zionism, focusing on its historical context and religious perspectives, points out that with over seven million Jews living in Israel in 2024, the debates over its origins become less relevant.

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To Live and Die in the Notorious Gazan City of Rafah

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, highlighting its significance during the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Protesters: A Few Questions

Jewdicious

The author reflects on encountering an empty college protest site, highlighting that such demonstrations represent a small fraction of the student body.

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As a father and Israeli soldier, I have a message for our enemies.

Future of Jewish

The text is a heartfelt message from Avi Kahn, an Israeli soldier and father, reflecting on the emotional turmoil of leaving his family behind to return to duty during a time of conflict with Iran.

Communities ›

0 Communities Holidays

Catch of the Day

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Sarah, a woman living in a settlement community in Israel, had a challenging day before Pesach, facing various mishaps.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Struggling Child

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

A mother describes the challenges of caring for her struggling daughter, Chaya Leah, amidst family chaos and emotional turmoil.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Education

Larger Than Life

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses the importance of understanding and appreciating other people's lives and behaviors from their own perspectives, rather than solely from our own viewpoints.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Literature

How a Jewish son of Prague became a 101-year-old historian of human ideals

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

Peter Demetz, a Czech-born Jewish historian who passed away at 101, delved into the complex history of Prague, highlighting the conflicts between German and Czech factions and the persecution faced by the Jewish population.

Miscellaneous

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In the 2024 Tony nominees, a reminder Jews don’t always need to work Jewish

PJ Grisar in Forward

The 2024 Tony nominees showcase a diverse range of Jewish contributions to Broadway, emphasizing that Jewish artists do not always need to confine themselves to Jewish themes.

History ›

0 History Holocaust

A German soldier looted postcards from doomed Jews in Poland. 80 years later, his granddaughter brought them back.

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Karla McCabe, the granddaughter of a German soldier in World War II, returned 36 postcards looted by her grandfather from the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva in Poland to their rightful place more than 80 years later.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Politics

Opinion | What’s Wrong with This Picture?

Eetta Prince-Gibson in Moment

The article discusses a controversial award-winning photograph showing the body of Shani Louk, a German-Israeli woman kidnapped and murdered by Hamas, being celebrated in a truck.

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