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
JTA
USC Shoah Foundation distances itself from pro-Palestinian valedictorian whose speech was canceled
17 Apr 2024
The USC Shoah Foundation, associated with Steven Spielberg, faced controversy as its valedictorian, a pro-Palestinian student with ties to the foundation, ha...
17 Apr 2024
JTA
She managed a university Holocaust center. Now she says incivility on Israel drove her to a Catholic school.
16 Apr 2024
Mary Jane Rein, who worked at Clark University's Holocaust center for 20 years, left her position due to feeling unsupported after facing incivility related ...
16 Apr 2024
Moment
Adam Witkov: Saddened by the Lack of Jewish Support
16 Apr 2024
Adam Witkov, a 39-year-old Reform Jew from Milwaukee, expresses his concern over the lack of Jewish support from progressive causes in the face of antisemiti...
16 Apr 2024
Mishpacha
Excuse Me, Are You Jewish?
16 Apr 2024
Following the events of October 7, which served as a wake-up call for religious Jews worldwide, Mishpacha Magazine embarked on a project to gauge the impact ...
16 Apr 2024
Mishpacha
Excuse Me, Are You Jewish?
16 Apr 2024
In the aftermath of the events of October 7, Mishpacha's team ventured to Penn Station to gauge the impact on unaffiliated Jews. Led by Nachi Gordon of Meani...
16 Apr 2024
Forward
Latest rap beef wraps in Drake, rhinoplasty and pastrami
16 Apr 2024
Jewish rapper Drake has found himself embroiled in a rap beef with Kendrick Lamar and Rick Ross, with antisemitic overtones in the backdrop of the Israel-Ham...
16 Apr 2024
People of the Pod
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Meet Modi Rosenfeld – the Comedian Helping the Jewish Community Laugh Again
16 Apr 2024
Israeli-American comedian Modi Rosenfeld discusses how he uses humor to help the Jewish community cope with trauma in the wake of recent events, by maintaini...
16 Apr 2024
JTA
ADL says antisemitic incidents more than doubled last year, driven by surge after Oct. 7
16 Apr 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a significant increase in antisemitic incidents in the past year, more than doubling from the previous year with a ...
16 Apr 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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20-year-old student Ruby Grinberg wants to be the second-ever Jewish Miss Canada
16 Apr 2024
Ruby Grinberg, a 20-year-old political science student from Toronto, is competing in the Miss Canada pageant with a focus on raising awareness for cancer and...
16 Apr 2024
Jewish Insider
Dan Helmer touts his support for Israel in Northern Virginia House primary
16 Apr 2024
Virginia state Del. Dan Helmer, a Democratic candidate running for a House seat in Northern Virginia, emphasizes his strong support for Israel and traditiona...
16 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
First they came for the Jews... Yawn.
15 Apr 2024
The text discusses the famous poem by Pastor Martin Niemöller about not speaking out against oppression until it directly affects oneself, highlighting the o...
15 Apr 2024
JTA
A bill to create a national coordinator to fight antisemitism is drawing rare bipartisan support in Congress
15 Apr 2024
A bipartisan bill is gaining support in Congress to establish a national coordinator to combat antisemitism in the United States, aligning with President Bid...
15 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Gaza war has reignited the same racial conflicts raised by the OJ trial
15 Apr 2024
The text discusses how the Gaza war has reignited racial conflicts similar to those raised during the OJ Simpson trial. The writer reflects on Fred and Kim G...
15 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
The end of history and the donning of the kittel
15 Apr 2024
In this piece, Mark Charendoff reflects on the concept of history as explored by Francis Fukuyama's "The End of History?" and its relevance to current events...
15 Apr 2024
Tablet
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
15 Apr 2024
The University of California, Berkeley Law professor Catherine Fisk and her husband, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, faced controversy when student Malak Afaneh clai...
15 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
What the hell is going on?
14 Apr 2024
"Future of Jewish" newsletter covers recent events in the Jewish world, including Iran's attack on Israel, discrepancies in Palestinian casualty data, critiq...
14 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission please?
14 Apr 2024
Joshua Hoffman is representing Future of Jewish, a free digital publication aiming to educate people about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world. The publica...
14 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
The West is conflating its struggles with Israel and the Jews.
13 Apr 2024
The essay discusses how current struggles involving Israel and Jews are often reflections of broader societal challenges faced by Western nations, drawing pa...
13 Apr 2024
JTA
The ADL’s new ‘report card’ for campus antisemitism gets an F from Hillel and some Jewish students
12 Apr 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) unveiled a Campus Antisemitism Report Card grading 85 colleges and universities on their efforts to combat antisemitism, wit...
12 Apr 2024