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Harvard defends its response to antisemitism in rejecting White House demands

Grace Gilson in JTA · 15 Apr 2025

Harvard University is rebuffing the Trump administration's demands to intensify its efforts against antisemitism, which have resulted in a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze.

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ADL upgrades 19 colleges’ antisemitism ‘grades,’ as some enact new policies

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 4 Apr 2025

Several universities have taken action to improve their ratings in the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) annual assessment of their responses to antisemitism.

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Editor’s Note

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The critique examines the decline of liberal values within American universities, identified by their shift from fostering open-mindedness and intellectual inquiry to promoting ideological conformity.

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Viewpoint Diversity — Up to a Point

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

After years of advocating for intellectual diversity and dialogue, the author finds themselves re-evaluating their stance in light of political shifts and events such as October 7.

0 Education Israel

Vibes are not enough: Israel education needs research

eJewishPhilanthropy · 2 Apr 2025

The article argues for a shift in North American Jewish education from focusing on the "vibes" of Israel education toward research-based strategies.

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Eitan Hersh: Can the Jewish Left Talk With the Jewish Right? [Outreach: Bonus]

18forty · 18 Mar 2025

Political scientist Eitan Hersh discusses strategies for fostering constructive dialogue among students with diverse political and religious perspectives, particularly concerning contentious topics like Israel.

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Viewpoint Diversity — Up to a Point

Sapir · 1 Mar 2025

Viewpoint diversity, once a cherished aspect of academic and intellectual discourse, is experiencing challenges within university environments since a shift has prioritized ideological conformity over open debate.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

The Guide to the Perplexed: A New Translation

Reviewed by Rabbi Shnayor Burton in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2024

The new translation and commentary of Maimonides' "The Guide to the Perplexed" by Lenn E. Goodman and Phillip I. Lieberman, published by Stanford University Press, aim to make this profound work more accessible to a contemporary audience by prioritizing readability over literal translation.

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From the Newsletter | Reporting on Antisemitism Is Not ‘Opinion’

Megan Naftali in Moment · 12 Dec 2024

Megan Naftali shares her experiences at a university newspaper where her attempt to report on antisemitism as a news story was dismissed as merely an opinion piece.

0 Education Culture

Educating by understanding our learners

eJewishPhilanthropy · 27 Nov 2024

Ari Y. Kelman's model, embraced by the Jim Joseph Foundation, offers insights into Jewish education by focusing on universal learning processes rather than solely Jewish content.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Allergic to ‘God-talk’? The former head of a rabbinical seminary wants a word.

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 24 Nov 2024

Arnold Eisen, former chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, explores his personal belief in God in his new book, "Seeking the Hiding God: A Personal Theological Essay."

0 Education Antisemitism

Opinion | What I Learned at Stanford

Zahava Feldstein in Moment · 22 Nov 2024

Zahava Feldstein shares her experience with institutional antisemitism at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education, prompting her decision to leave the PhD program.

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You don’t have to worship Trump to feel hopeful at his victory

Jewish Chronicle · 12 Nov 2024

This piece explores the potential positive aspects of Donald Trump's presidential victory, particularly through his appointment of Elise Stefanik as Ambassador to the United Nations.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Dismantling the 'Jewish American Princess' Trope

Jewdicious · 4 Nov 2024

This piece reflects on the stereotype of the 'Jewish American Princess' (JAP), which the author first encountered at a college fraternity party in the early '80s. The stereotype, often caricatured as materialistic and self-centered, is explored through personal anecdotes and societal perceptions. The author discusses how this label stems from antisemitic discomfort with Jewish upward mobility, conflicting with her own experiences and identity. She wrestles with assumptions around dating, gender roles, and the misguided stereotypes that women like her face. In her journey of dating as a widow, the author embraces the idea that 'princesses' don't settle for less, challenging the negative stereotype and advocating for women's empowerment and agency.

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Editor’s Note

Sapir · 1 Nov 2024

Amidst ongoing debates on the state of higher education, the article revisits criticisms against universities historically viewed as bastions of intellectual and social advancement, but now plagued by issues concerning social mobility, academic integrity, and political neutrality.

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Israel at War – Can Zionism Win?

For Heaven's Sake · 22 May 2024

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the critical challenges facing Zionism amid the ongoing geopolitical conflict in Israel, emphasizing the need for a renewed moral narrative.

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Israel at War – Can Zionism Win?

For Heaven's Sake · 22 May 2024

Amidst ongoing criticism and debate, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore whether Zionism as an ideology can endure and adapt in the face of rising anti-Zionist sentiment and internal divisions within Israel and the Jewish Diaspora.

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Israel at War – Iran

For Heaven's Sake · 17 Apr 2024

Israel successfully defended itself against a direct Iranian assault, marking a pivotal shift in Israel's security landscape and highlighting the potential cooperation among Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Western allies.

0 Politics Israel

Israel at War – Iran

For Heaven's Sake · 17 Apr 2024

The podcast explores Israel's evolving geopolitical reality as it confronts direct threats from Iran, a shift from previous proxy conflicts.

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After years of contentious debate, Ethnic Studies model curriculum approved in California

Marie-Rose Sheinerman in Forward · 19 Mar 2021

The California State Board of Education has approved an updated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum (ESMC) following a contentious four-year debate prominently involving Jewish organizations.

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