Gainesville, Florida, United States

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Steeped in history, Pensacola Jews celebrate the 150th anniversary of Florida’s oldest synagogue

Larry Luxner in JTA · 20 Apr

Pensacola, Florida, home to the state's oldest synagogue, Temple Beth El, celebrated its 150th anniversary, highlighting the area’s unique Jewish history and community efforts.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Influencer Myron Gaines performs Nazi salute, denies Holocaust death toll at Ohio University event

Grace Gilson in JTA · 1 Apr

Myron Gaines, known for co-hosting the misogynistic podcast "Fresh and Fit," has sparked outrage during a visit to Ohio University by performing a Nazi salute and denying the Holocaust death toll.

0 Politics Antisemitism

U of Florida College Republicans, caught making Nazi salutes, sue school for disbanding chapter

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 18 Mar

The University of Florida's College Republicans chapter was disbanded following revelations of antisemitic behavior by its members, including making Nazi salutes and connections with controversial figures like Nick Fuentes.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A Blood Libel at Penn

Abraham Wyner in Tablet · 26 Feb

The article by Abraham Wyner examines a controversial event at the University of Pennsylvania focused on the genocide accusations against Israel.

0 Politics Education

With new higher ed compact, Trump’s antisemitism crusade broadens to fight academic bias

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 16 Oct 2025

The Trump administration's new proposal, the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, aims to reshape higher education by tying federal funding preferences to universities' adoptance of policies against race-based admissions and a commitment to greater ideological diversity, among other points.

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Florida campus roiled after antisemitic student wins law school award for paper defending white supremacy

Grace Gilson in JTA · 23 Jun 2025

The University of Florida is facing backlash after Preston Damsky, a law student known for antisemitic and white supremacist views, won a legal writing award.

0 Antisemitism Education

How donors can prevent their university gifts from funding antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 May 2025

Concerned about rising antisemitism on American campuses, donors are seeking ways to ensure their university contributions do not support discrimination against Jewish students.

0 Communities Politics

At campus symposium, Jewish panelists push back as billionaire Bill Ackman defends Trump’s feud with Harvard

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 19 May 2025

During a symposium on Jews and elite universities at the Center for Jewish History, a debate arose centering on Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman's defense of Trump's funding cuts to Harvard and wider demands on universities to increase political diversity.

0 Sports Culture

Just 1 Jewish coach still in NCAA title contention as Todd Golden’s Florida faces Houston in men’s basketball final

Ben Sales in Forward · 6 Apr 2025

Todd Golden, the Jewish coach of the Florida Gators, leads his team to the NCAA men's basketball final after defeating Auburn, coached by fellow Jew Bruce Pearl.

0 Sports Politics

Bruce Pearl opens NCAA postgame press conference by calling to ‘bring the hostages home’

Ben Sales in JTA · 24 Mar 2025

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl used a significant NCAA postgame press conference to bring attention to Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage held by Hamas, highlighting his support for Israel and Jewish identity.

0 Sports History

Jewish March Madness

Jordan Poltorak in Moment · 17 Mar 2025

Basketball has a rich history within Jewish communities, particularly since its rise in popularity on New York's Lower East Side after its invention.

0 Sports Culture

3 of the top 5 NCAA men’s basketball teams are coached by Jews

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 17 Jan 2025

Three of the top five NCAA men's basketball teams are currently coached by Jewish coaches, highlighting a notable presence of Jewish leadership in this sport.

0 Antisemitism Communities

No Room For Dissent in the Newsroom?

Tom Gjelten in Moment · 20 Nov 2024

The article explores the tension experienced by Jewish students involved in college journalism and campus activities in the wake of heightened pro-Palestinian activism and hostility towards Israel.

0 Sports Culture

Gainesville’s Golden boy

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 6 Oct 2022

Todd Golden, recently appointed as the head coach of the University of Florida men's basketball team, is revitalizing Gators basketball by embracing his Jewish identity and connecting with the university's substantial Jewish community.

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