New Voices
Snapshots from Campus
15 May
The article discusses the diversity of Jewish student experiences on college campuses during times of protests, highlighting that Jewish students, like the b...
15 May
eJewishPhilanthropy
Investing in knowledge: The imperative for increased support for Israel studies and Jewish studies programs
15 May
Israel studies and Jewish studies programs are highlighted as crucial fields within academia that offer profound insights into Jewish traditions, Israel's hi...
15 May
Rationalist Judaism
Coming to America
15 May
The author announces their upcoming scholar-in-residence position at Agudat Achim in Bradley Beach, NJ, for Shavuot, where they will be unavailable for a sub...
15 May
Jewish Chronicle
Student protests are really about the adolescent need for certainty and belonging
15 May
Dr. Harold Behr, a retired child psychiatrist, highlights that the current wave of student protests surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on universit...
15 May
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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An Israeli high schooler was beaten up in Fredericton. Her family believes it was a hate crime
15 May
Shaked Tsurkan, a 14-year-old Israeli student in Fredericton, was assaulted by a schoolmate due to escalating tensions believed to be tied to her Israeli ide...
15 May
Chabad.org
The Remarkable Success of an Autistic Child
14 May
The video showcases the remarkable journey of Stephen Shore, an individual diagnosed with autism in his childhood, who defied expectations to become a succes...
14 May
Creative Judaism
DIY Rabbit Hole Course
14 May
The video introduces a new 4-week online course where participants will learn how to dig their own Rabbit Hole, available for registration at CreativeJudaism...
14 May
Forward
The University of Florida calls itself a haven for Jews. For some students, it doesn’t always feel that way.
14 May
The University of Florida, known for its large Jewish student population, has seen tensions arise as pro-Palestinian protests have led to concerns of antisem...
14 May
JTA
In a rarity, Cornell pro-Palestinian encampment disbands with neither arrests nor deal
14 May
In a rare move, the pro-Palestinian encampment at Cornell University disbanded without arrests or deals typically seen at other schools, where police involve...
14 May
Mishpacha
Basic Math
14 May
The text describes personal anecdotes related to financial matters and the concept of bitachon, or trust in God. Esther Kurtz shares experiences of offering ...
14 May
Chabad.org
How to Change the World’s View of Autistic People
14 May
The video showcases the inspiring journey of Stephen Shore from a recommended institution placement to becoming a successful professor, author, lecturer, and...
14 May
Forward
Colleges take down encampments — with cops or concessions
14 May
As spring semesters conclude, pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses are being dismantled, either through agreements between protesters and administ...
14 May
The Beinart Notebook
Tel Aviv University Professor Yael Sternhell on Repression and Debate in Israel
14 May
Professor Yael Sternhell from Tel Aviv University will discuss repression in Israeli academia, particularly following the arrest of Palestinian legal scholar...
14 May
Jewish Chronicle
Previously inadequate Charedi school upgraded by Ofsted
14 May
Beis Medrash Elyon, a Charedi school previously rated inadequate by Ofsted, has been upgraded to requires improvement. The school showed improvements in vari...
14 May
eJewishPhilanthropy
Doubling down on Jewish innovation
14 May
In "Doubling Down on Jewish Innovation," Rabbi Sid Schwarz discusses the emergence of new Jewish organizations and communities in response to the decline of ...
14 May
Jewish Chronicle
Leeds Jewish Free School still in Ofsted’s good books
14 May
Leeds Jewish Free School received a positive review from Ofsted, emphasizing its values of diversity, inclusivity, and kindness. While praised for its suppor...
14 May
JTA
Many Jewish students say pro-Palestinian encampments make them feel less safe, Hillel survey finds
13 May
A recent survey conducted by Hillel International found that Jewish students on college campuses feel less safe due to pro-Palestinian encampments and protes...
13 May
Forward
‘No one’s allowed to talk to me’: At UW-Madison, trying — and failing — to talk about Israel
13 May
At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, tensions have escalated between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel student activists, particularly evident at a recent pr...
13 May
Moment
Analysis | Chutzpah Gone Viral: Why Israel Produces So Many Cyber Leaders
13 May
Israel's success as a global leader in cybersecurity can be attributed to its early prioritization of advanced technology for economic development and milita...
13 May
JTA
US campuses are roiled by unrest. How have Israeli colleges filled with Arabs and Jews managed to stay calm?
13 May
Israeli colleges, with a mix of Jewish and Arab students, have managed to remain calm despite the conflict in Gaza, contrasting with the unrest on US campuse...
13 May
Forward
Critics say poster depicting Harvard’s Jewish president as a devil was antisemitic
13 May
A poster at a pro-Palestinian encampment at Harvard depicting the university's Jewish interim president as a devil was criticized as antisemitic, leading to ...
13 May
New Voices
Snapshots of Campus: Submit Yours
13 May
Jewish students on campus are invited to share snapshots of their Jewish campus life this spring by submitting a photograph and a caption of under 100 words ...
13 May
The Beinart Notebook
Israel Can’t Win This War—Palestinians Told Us That From the Beginning
13 May
The discussion involves an analysis by Tel Aviv University History Professor Yael Sternhell on the Israeli academia's repression following the arrest of Pale...
13 May
Lehrhaus
Rethinking Disability: Let’s Do Better
13 May
The article discusses the difference between the Medical Approach and the Social Model of disability, using the example of a controversial video by Mr. Beast...
13 May
The Free Press
NYC Schools Chief: ‘Qataris Write the Check’ for Brooklyn School
12 May
During a congressional hearing on antisemitism in public schools, NYC schools chancellor David C. Banks clarified that an anti-Israel map displayed in a Broo...
12 May
Jewish History Lectures
The Historical Background to the Israel-Gaza Conflict
12 May
This YouTube video provides a historical background to the Israel-Gaza conflict as part of a webinar series by Project Witness.
12 May
Forward
At Washington University, 2 Jewish seniors differ on Israel, but share a sense of loss
10 May
At Washington University, two Jewish seniors, Emma Platt and Lila Steinbach, both with deep Jewish backgrounds, shared a sense of loss amidst campus tensions...
10 May
Between The Lines
Seeking Words Of Wisdom
10 May
The text discusses the concerning support for Hamas among American college students and the shift in educational goals at leading universities towards politi...
10 May
Forward
Campus updates: A divestment, a dismantling, a resignation and a cancellation
10 May
Amid ongoing student protests related to the Israel-Gaza war, recent developments on U.S. college campuses include the dismantling of a pro-Palestinian encam...
10 May
Bonjour Chai
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The Tedious B
10 May
Jewish studies professors on college campuses are caught between advocacy and academia as they navigate complex political landscapes, often leading to confli...
10 May
Bonjour Chai
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The Tedious B
10 May
The episode delves into the tensions faced by Jewish studies professors on college campuses amidst growing pro-Palestinian protests, exploring how their acad...
10 May
Jewish Chronicle
The phrase ‘Israeli genocide’ is non-controversial. We’re in a dangerous place
10 May
The text discusses the presence of an anti-Israel protest camp near the author's home in Oxford, where Jewish students aimed to address accusations of Israel...
10 May
Jewish Chronicle
Trinity College’s tolerance of antisemitism is a betrayal of its Jewish staff and students
10 May
The text discusses the troubling rise of antisemitism at Trinity College Dublin, with the author highlighting a disturbing shift in the institution's culture...
10 May
Jewish Chronicle
‘A brilliant year’ says Eden head after Ofsted inspection
10 May
Eden Primary School in Muswell Hill has been commended by Ofsted for maintaining its status as a good school post-Covid inspection, with pupils demonstrating...
10 May
Jewdicious
College Campuses and Moral Compasses
10 May
Rabbi Mari Chernow reflects on the complexities of student movements on college campuses, addressing the dilemma faced by progressive Jews who may be perceiv...
10 May
eJewishPhilanthropy
Living the Jewish value of inclusion
10 May
During Passover, Jews are reminded of the value of inclusion and welcoming all to learn about traditions. The use of the Haggadah and Seder rituals emphasize...
10 May
Tablet
Is the Backlash to Universities Becoming Real?
10 May
Republican politicians, led by figures like DeSantis, are pushing back against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at universities, passing la...
10 May
Forward
A ‘quite religious’ anti-Zionist: Meet the Jewish Columbia student who wrangled the college newspaper’s opinion page
9 May
Milene Klein, a Jewish Columbia student and former chief of the opinion desk at the Columbia Spectator, grappled with her anti-Zionist views while navigating...
9 May
Forward
Cornell University president Martha Pollack says she will retire, 3rd Ivy League leader to step down since Oct. 7
9 May
Cornell University President Martha E. Pollack has announced her retirement, becoming the third Ivy League leader to step down recently amid debates on antis...
9 May
JTA
Cornell University president Martha Pollack says she will retire amid campus antisemitism pressures
9 May
Cornell University president Martha E. Pollack is retiring in response to pressures surrounding campus antisemitism and concerns related to the Israel-Hamas ...
9 May
Forward
The campus protests are no longer about Israel. They’re about America.
9 May
The article discusses how recent campus protests in support of Palestine are no longer just about Israel but have become a way for young Americans to express...
9 May
JTA
At The New School, an anti-Zionist campus rabbi is ‘not so radical,’ students say
9 May
At The New School, a campus rabbi, Louisa Solomon, stands out as an anti-Zionist figure supporting students in pro-Palestinian activism, leading traditional ...
9 May
Kveller
These Reflections Illuminate What Jewish College Students Are Feeling Right Now
9 May
Jewish college students are grappling with a range of emotions and perspectives amidst campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. While some stude...
9 May
Jewish Chronicle
We will not stand by as Jewish students are harassed on our campuses
9 May
In response to a rise in antisemitism targeting British Jews on campuses following a terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan ...
9 May
JTA
These Jewish teens have advice for public schools paralyzed by the debate over Gaza
9 May
Jewish teens are sharing their experiences of feeling unsupported and unequipped to handle discussions on Israel-Palestine conflicts in public schools, with ...
9 May
Jewschool
On Pluralism and the Difference Between Religious Identity and a State: A Response to Columbia’s Hillel Students
9 May
Students affiliated with Columbias Hillel responded to a protest movement on their campus, addressing slogans bordering on antisemitism and calling for respe...
9 May
18forty
Torah or Zionism? Hesder Ideology Says Both
9 May
Rav Aharon Lichtenstein's paper from 1981 outlines the Hesder program's unique approach, allowing religious students to combine military service with Torah s...
9 May
Jewish Chronicle
Immanuel teacher shortlisted for national education award
9 May
Michael Lewis, assistant head of Jewish education at Immanuel College, has been nominated for the TES annual awards for educators as subject lead of the year...
9 May
Rationalist Judaism
Zooish Conspiracies I
9 May
The article discusses the trend in academia to delegitimize Israel as a settler-colonial regime, even extending to unconventional areas like zoology and cons...
9 May
Jewish Chronicle
UK Jewish education leader picked to be torchbearer for Israel’s Independence Day
9 May
Rabbi David Meyer, a prominent educational leader in British Jewry, has been selected as a torchbearer for Israel's Independence Day ceremony, representing t...
9 May