Forward
Protesters at Columbia are fighting for our deepest values as Jews
25 Apr 2024
Jewish students at Columbia University and other campuses are engaging in protests against the mass deaths in Gaza, with a focus on upholding Jewish values o...
25 Apr 2024
Forward
Netanyahu decries 'antisemitic mobs' at Columbia as university negotiates with student protesters
24 Apr 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Columbia University, accusing it of being overrun by anti-Semitic mobs that threaten Jewish students and...
24 Apr 2024
Forward
Netanyahu decries 'antisemitic mobs' at Columbia as university negotiates with student protesters
24 Apr 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized protesters at Columbia University, accusing them of being antisemitic and calling for the annihilation o...
24 Apr 2024
Jewdicious
The Jewish Mother Thing
24 Apr 2024
The text delves into the stereotype of the Jewish mother, often portrayed as overbearing and guilt-inducing. It discusses the historical misogyny within Juda...
24 Apr 2024
Forward
Yes, antisemitism is rising. But pro-Palestinian protests aren't the real threat to our campuses
24 Apr 2024
The article discusses how universities, like Rutgers, are cracking down on pro-Palestinian protests, despite having diverse Jewish and Muslim populations, le...
24 Apr 2024
Forward
'A culture of harassment': Hillel's CEO sees trouble for Jews in new spate of campus clashes
23 Apr 2024
Protests on American college campuses have intensified, with students establishing encampments, leading to clashes and arrests. Adam Lehman, CEO of Hillel, c...
23 Apr 2024
Jewschool
The Desecration of a Gaza Memorial at Marquette University
23 Apr 2024
The Marquette University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine set up a memorial for the victims of the Gaza conflict on campus, which was later desec...
23 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
How can we mark our freedom this Pesach in a period of dread?
23 Apr 2024
This year, as Passover approaches, the Jewish community faces an atmosphere of increased anti-Semitism and fear, leading to questioning the essence of freedo...
23 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
'They are letting the terrorists in and keeping the police out.'
23 Apr 2024
A Jewish Israeli professor at Columbia University, Shai Davidai, was barred from the campus after trying to lead a pro-Jewish rally while a pro-Hamas tent ci...
23 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
It's time to admit: Jews have made little progress in overcoming antisemitism.
22 Apr 2024
The essay reflects on the persistence of antisemitism and the lack of progress in overcoming it. It discusses the roots of prejudice, from social exclusion t...
22 Apr 2024
JTA
Columbia protests: Israeli professor barred from campus and Congress members demand action to protect Jewish students
22 Apr 2024
Pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University saw Israeli professor Shai Davidai barred from campus, as Jewish members of Congress demanded action to prote...
22 Apr 2024
The Free Press
Rising Antisemitism and Choosing Freedom
22 Apr 2024
Amid rising antisemitism on college campuses like Columbia and Yale, Jewish students have faced verbal and physical attacks, including being told to go back ...
22 Apr 2024
Forward
Edward Said tried to erase Jews. So do the pro-Palestinian Columbia protesters citing his legacy
22 Apr 2024
The article discusses Edward Said's views on Israel and the influence of those views on academia and activism, particularly at Columbia University. Said was ...
22 Apr 2024
Forward
Major Jewish funder steps back as Columbia University rocked by anti-Israel protests
22 Apr 2024
Jewish billionaire donor Robert Kraft announced he would stop supporting Columbia University following anti-Israel protests on campus, leading to safety conc...
22 Apr 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Horrors at Columbia
22 Apr 2024
At Columbia University, escalating anti-Semitic protests have highlighted longstanding academic issues, prompting discussions on safety, enforcement, and hig...
22 Apr 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Seeing Hagar, and Seeing Gaza, this Passover
22 Apr 2024
The discussion examines the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, particularly focusing on the work of Dr. Musallam Abu Khalil, a UNRWA doctor running a prima...
22 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
As a Palestinian, I deplore what is happening at Columbia and other campuses – and what Hamas has done to us
22 Apr 2024
The text discusses the presence of militant pro-Hamas sentiments at Columbia University's Gaza solidarity encampment, highlighting chants against Jews and th...
22 Apr 2024
The Free Press
They Were Assaulted on Campus for Being Jews
22 Apr 2024
Jewish students at Columbia and Yale were recently targeted with anti-Semitic attacks amid protests in support of Palestine. Incidents included telling Jewis...
22 Apr 2024
The Free Press
I Was Stabbed in the Eye at Yale
22 Apr 2024
A Jewish student at Yale, Sahar Tartak, was assaulted and stabbed in the eye during an anti-Israel protest on campus, which she believes stemmed from the uni...
22 Apr 2024
The Free Press
At Columbia I Am Told: ‘Go Back to Poland’
22 Apr 2024
The text describes a Jewish student's experiences at Columbia University amid protests in support of Palestine. The student, wearing Israeli symbols, faced h...
22 Apr 2024
JTA
11 Passover haggadah supplements to print if you want to discuss Oct. 7 at your seder
21 Apr 2024
Various Jewish groups and leaders have released supplements to the traditional Passover haggadah this year to help address recent events like the Oct. 7 atta...
21 Apr 2024
JTA
Rabbi at Columbia U urges Jewish students to leave as pro-Palestinian protests continue to roil campus
21 Apr 2024
Rabbi Elie Buechler at Columbia University urged Jewish students to leave due to concerns about safety amidst ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Whi...
21 Apr 2024
Jewish Insider
‘For the first time people were truly afraid’: Antisemitism hits boiling point at Columbia U
21 Apr 2024
Antisemitism escalated to a boiling point at Columbia University, with incidents of harassment, threats, and physical assault against Jewish students, prompt...
21 Apr 2024
Forward
‘Egregious:’ A legal perspective on Columbia University's mass arrests
19 Apr 2024
Columbia University saw mass arrests of over 100 students and two legal observers after a pro-Palestinian protest was cleared by the New York police departme...
19 Apr 2024
JTA
South Africa’s president rehearsed genocide charge against Israel in meeting with local Jewish leaders
19 Apr 2024
During a meeting between South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa and Jewish leaders to address rising antisemitism, Ramaphosa surprised the Jewish community...
19 Apr 2024
People of the Pod
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Her Mother-In-Law Was Murdered at Tree of Life: Now Marnie Fienberg is Countering Antisemitism One Seder at a Time
19 Apr 2024
Marnie Fienberg, founder of 2ForSeder, aims to counter antisemitism by encouraging Jewish families to invite non-Jewish guests to their Passover seders, as a...
19 Apr 2024
JTA
US sanctions far-right Israeli activist Bentzi Gopstein and 2 groups in latest round of West Bank penalties
19 Apr 2024
The US State Department has imposed sanctions on Ben Zion Bentzi Gopstein, a far-right Israeli activist, and two Israeli organizations for their destabilizin...
19 Apr 2024
Moment
REGISTER: The New World of Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism on Campus with Sarah Breger and Sharon Nazarian – Thursday, April 25, 2024
19 Apr 2024
Sarah Breger and Dr. Sharon Nazarian will be discussing the rise of anti-Zionism and antisemitism on college campuses in a conversation hosted by Moment maga...
19 Apr 2024
JTA
100+ arrested in day of unrest and mass protest at Columbia U over Gaza and Israel
18 Apr 2024
A mass protest erupted at Columbia University over the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to more than 100 arrests and student suspensions. The protest, organize...
18 Apr 2024
Forward
Barnard suspends Ilhan Omar's daughter for anti-Israel protests
18 Apr 2024
Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, has been suspended from Barnard College for participating in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, leadin...
18 Apr 2024
JTA
New York is set to expand the definition of hate crimes. What does that mean for Jewish communities?
18 Apr 2024
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to expand the definition of hate crimes by adding 31 offenses to the existing list in response to a rise in antisem...
18 Apr 2024
Forward
Why the ADL is struggling to find its campus footing
18 Apr 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has faced criticism from Hillel for their approach in combating antisemitism on college campuses, particularly with the rele...
18 Apr 2024
Forward
Why the ADL is struggling to find its campus footing
18 Apr 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) recently released controversial report cards grading colleges on their handling of antisemitism, sparking tension with long-...
18 Apr 2024
Moment
Antisemitism and Iranian Influence in the Americas
18 Apr 2024
The newsletter discusses the rising antisemitism in Latin America, particularly fueled by Iranian influence and its proxy Hezbollah. Various incidents such a...
18 Apr 2024
Hadassah
Jewish Poetry’s Renaissance—and Challenges
18 Apr 2024
The organization Yetzirah: A Hearth for Jewish Poetry, founded by poet Jessica Jacobs, provides a supportive space for Jewish poets and writers to explore an...
18 Apr 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Academia and the American People
18 Apr 2024
In a discussion about antisemitism on college campuses, the responses of university presidents to whether calling for the genocide of Jews violates codes of ...
18 Apr 2024
Forward
The hearing with Columbia's president was political farce
18 Apr 2024
The article discusses a congressional hearing where Columbia University president Dr. Nemat Shafik testified about the university's handling of antisemitism ...
18 Apr 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Israelis Need to Watch 'The Godfather'
18 Apr 2024
In this episode, the hosts discuss the pervasive issues of antisemitism in academic institutions, emphasizing the situation at Columbia University. They expl...
18 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Fostering strong workplace culture to weather tumultuous times
18 Apr 2024
Amid challenging times since October, Jewish organizations face a turbulent period marked by tragedy, rising antisemitism, and shifting priorities. In respon...
18 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Fostering strong workplace culture to weather tumultuous times
18 Apr 2024
In response to the challenges faced by the Jewish community since October, including antisemitism and polarization, it is essential for Jewish organizations ...
18 Apr 2024
JTA
Senate kills Mayorkas impeachment
18 Apr 2024
The U.S. Senate, voting along party lines, has dismissed impeachment proceedings against Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handl...
18 Apr 2024
JTA
FBI investigations of anti-Jewish hate crimes tripled after Oct. 7, director says
17 Apr 2024
FBI director Christopher Wray reported that FBI investigations into anti-Jewish hate crimes tripled after Oct. 7, following a surge of threats to Jewish peop...
17 Apr 2024
JTA
Columbia’s president, at House hearing, says university could do more to fight antisemitism
17 Apr 2024
Columbia University's President Nemat Shafik, along with other senior leaders at the university, addressed congressional concerns about combating antisemitis...
17 Apr 2024
Forward
Rutgers University student governments vote overwhelmingly to divest from Israel
17 Apr 2024
Students at Rutgers University in New Jersey overwhelmingly voted for the institution to divest from companies and organizations involved in Israel and to en...
17 Apr 2024
Forward
USC: Don’t blame Jews for canceling your valedictorian
17 Apr 2024
The University of Southern California faced controversy after rescinding the invitation for Asna Tabassum to speak at graduation due to security threats. USC...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Heimishe humour hits the stage in Soho
17 Apr 2024
In a time marked by rising antisemitism and global turmoil, Jewish comedian Deli Segal's one-woman show "Pickle" at Soho Theatre offers a comedic celebration...
17 Apr 2024
Moment
Introducing the 2024 Jewish Political Voices Project
17 Apr 2024
The 2024 Jewish Political Voices Project aims to explore the diverse political views within the American Jewish community beyond traditional election coverag...
17 Apr 2024
Forward
Number of Jews immigrating to Israel has dropped by nearly half since Oct. 7
17 Apr 2024
The number of Jews immigrating to Israel has decreased by 43% in the six months following the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7. Statistics show that from October 2023...
17 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
Let them understand that we are not in 20th-century Europe.
17 Apr 2024
The text discusses the importance of confronting anti-Semitism and advocating for the truth in the face of political correctness. It emphasizes the need to c...
17 Apr 2024
Forward
‘His last name was Bernstein’: Exchange over yarmulke brings antisemitism into focus in murder trial
17 Apr 2024
In the trial of Samuel Woodward for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, the focus on Bernstein's Jewish identity alongside his sexual orientation has brought the ...
17 Apr 2024