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As a student at Tufts University in 1992 and now the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, Jonathan Greenblatt has shown a shift in his approach to free speech ...

The author reflects on his experience protesting at Columbia University in 1968 and draws parallels to current student encampments protesting the Israeli war...

PEN America canceled its New World Voices Festival due to backlash over its response to the war in Gaza, following authors' withdrawal from the Literary Awar...

Anika Arora Seth, the editor-in-chief of the Yale Daily News, found herself in the midst of covering the arrest of pro-Palestinian student protesters on her ...

Columbia University is set to honor an Israeli American computer science professor and an entrepreneur with Israeli ties at its upcoming commencement, amidst...

Some political figures are calling for punitive actions against Columbia University due to perceived antisemitism, such as cutting off federal funding, which...

Rabbi Menachem Creditor, the songwriter of the popular tune "Olam Chesed Yibaneh," is upset that his song is being used by students at campus pro-Palestinian...

The University of Southern California (USC) rescinded the commencement speech invitation for Asna Tabassum, a pro-Palestinian valedictorian, following pressu...

The University of Southern California (USC) canceled its primary May graduation ceremony due to safety concerns following protests and arrests related to the...

Columbia University has been in the spotlight due to student protests supporting Palestine, leading to arrests, calls for the president's resignation, and na...

Brown University took a unique approach when students set up a Gaza solidarity encampment on campus, opting not to make immediate arrests or suspensions unli...

The Forward celebrated a significant achievement at the 2024 Excellence in Religion Reporting Awards hosted by the Religion News Association, receiving five ...

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...

New York City officials raised a conspiracy theory alleging outside agitators supplied identical tents to student protesters at Columbia University and other...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized protesters at Columbia University, accusing them of being antisemitic and calling for the annihilation o...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Columbia University, accusing it of being overrun by anti-Semitic mobs that threaten Jewish students and...

Chef Rossi, raised in a lowly Orthodox Jewish home in New Jersey, rebelled in her youth and was sent to live in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, with a Chabad rabbi ...

Michael Lipp, a wheelchair pickleball player, has defied expectations and become a top-ranked athlete in the sport, showcasing his perseverance and skill des...

The article discusses the release of a propaganda video by Hamas featuring American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was captured during an attack n...

The article discusses how universities, like Rutgers, are cracking down on pro-Palestinian protests, despite having diverse Jewish and Muslim populations, le...

Protests on American college campuses have intensified, with students establishing encampments, leading to clashes and arrests. Adam Lehman, CEO of Hillel, c...

Artist Frank Stella, known for his Jewish-themed works despite being raised Catholic, has recently showcased his series inspired by the Passover song "Had Ga...

Rebecca Erbelding, an archivist at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, discovered a unique photo album in 2006 that showcased Nazi officers enjoying...

Columbia University is in turmoil as protests led by pro-Palestinian supporters have caused chaos on campus, with clashes between different groups of student...

A call for Israel to end the war with Gaza in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages is made in light of the approaching Passover holiday, symbolizing ...

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 ...

PEN America has decided to cancel its annual Literary Award ceremony due to numerous authors withdrawing in protest over the organization's response to the c...

Jewish billionaire donor Robert Kraft announced he would stop supporting Columbia University following anti-Israel protests on campus, leading to safety conc...

Barbara Walters, known for her groundbreaking career as a television journalist, is explored in the biography "The Rulebreaker" by Susan Page. Walters' impac...

Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, a prominent Palestinian-Israeli professor, has faced arrest and harassment by Israeli authorities for her outspoken criticism of I...

"Cabaret," a musical set in 1930s Berlin at the Kit Kat Club, explores themes of decadence, fascism, and personal choices against the backdrop of the rise of...

Amid anti-war protests at Columbia University, Jewish students received conflicting advice on whether to stay on campus during Passover. Rabbi Elie Buechler ...

Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza, facing a somber Passover, are struggling to celebrate the holiday of freedom while their loved ones remain captive, wit...

Amidst reflections on his military service in Hebron and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Naftali Oppenheimer emphasizes the importance of protectin...

Nemat Minouche Shafik, a baroness, economist, immigrant, and Muslim American, is facing criticism as the president of Columbia University amidst turmoil over...

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...

The article discusses a unique musical event, the Neighborhood Fiddle Summit in Brooklyn, featuring klezmer violinist Zo Aqua and the old-time string band Th...

The article discusses the author's family tradition of children hiding the afikoman during Passover Seder, a departure from the usual practice, leading to re...

Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is seen as a significant cultural event, portraying triumph over heartbreak and struggles with ide...

As Passover approaches, the author grapples with celebrating the holiday while hostages remain captive in Gaza for over six months. Feeling conflicted betwee...

The Kapshitter family tragedy, where a family was murdered by Hamas terrorists, highlighted the issue of Jewish burial rights in Israel. Despite the family's...

The Turtles, a renowned Jewish rock band established in 1965 by Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, continue performing under the Happy Together Tour banner, show...

Nate Oman, a devout Mormon, went on a 10-hour drive to Philadelphia to purchase whiskey and other leavened products for Passover from a Jewish congregation t...

Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, has been suspended from Barnard College for participating in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, leadin...

Several authors have withdrawn from the PEN America literary awards due to the organization's response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, criticizing its perceive...

An American version of the British sitcom "Friday Night Dinner" set in a Jewish home has been created, titled "Dinner with the Parents." The American adaptat...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has faced criticism from Hillel for their approach in combating antisemitism on college campuses, particularly with the rele...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) recently released controversial report cards grading colleges on their handling of antisemitism, sparking tension with long-...

The article explores the history and tradition of matzo, highlighting that traditionally, soft matzo was more common than the dry, cracker-like version typic...

The article discusses a congressional hearing where Columbia University president Dr. Nemat Shafik testified about the university's handling of antisemitism ...