Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 23 May 2025

Arielle Angel leads a discussion on the DC shooting of two Israeli embassy aides, delving into whether it was an antisemitic act or primarily political violence.

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White House revokes Harvard’s right to enroll international students, including Jews from abroad

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 May 2025

The Trump administration has withdrawn Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, including Jewish students from abroad, citing efforts to combat antisemitism on campus.

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Attacking Jews at Harvard Gets Rewarded. Plus . . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 22 May 2025

An incident at Harvard University on October 18, 2023, involving an antisemitic attack by faculty members on an Israeli student, has raised significant concerns about the institution's stance on addressing antisemitism.

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Attacking Jews at Harvard Doesn’t Just Go Unpunished. It Gets Rewarded.

Johanna Berkman in The Free Press · 22 May 2025

The article by Johanna Berkman discusses rising antisemitic incidents on U.S. college campuses, particularly following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

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We are Jewish students from universities Trump is targeting. He’s not protecting us

Nikki Appel in Forward · 21 May 2025

Jewish students from various universities, targeted by the Trump Administration's task force on antisemitism, express their disapproval of the measures being enacted, which they claim compromise academic freedom and fail to protect Jewish students adequately.

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Jewish activist Shabbos Kestenbaum settles antisemitism lawsuit with Harvard

Grace Gilson in JTA · 16 May 2025

Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Harvard Divinity School graduate known for his outspoken criticism of antisemitism on campus, has reached a settlement with Harvard University in a lawsuit alleging the school failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment.

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The Roots of Public Mistrust: Science, Policy & Academic Integrity

Sapir · 14 May 2025

In the context of increasing public mistrust in scientific integrity and institutions, the author reflects on dilemmas faced when scientific findings intersect with political issues, such as climate change and public health.

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Goodbye, Columbia

Sapir · 14 May 2025

Amidst waning public confidence in American higher education, the article proposes a strategic approach for enhancing the Jewish experience and improving university standards.

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Lawfare

Sapir · 14 May 2025

The article explores the evolving impact of legal action in combating antisemitism on American college campuses.

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‘This Regime Is Naked’

Sapir · 14 May 2025

In a detailed interview for Sapir's Activism issue, Bret Stephens speaks with Iranian-American activist Mehdi Yahyanejad about his efforts to promote free expression against Iran's hardline regime.

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5/3/25 – Shiur 512 – How easy is it to “hit it big”? What are the pitfalls of starting your own business?

Halacha Headlines · 8 May 2025

Certain Yeshiva students harbor the belief that accumulating great wealth is straightforward, but success in entrepreneurship requires both hashkafic (philosophical) and halachic (Jewish legal) considerations.

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What do we really mean by ‘campus antisemitism’? Harvard explains

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 8 May 2025

In the ongoing debate about campus antisemitism, a recent report from Harvard's antisemitism task force has sparked conversation by suggesting that social alienation is a primary issue for Jewish students, rather than physical threats or explicit discrimination.

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What do we really mean by ‘campus antisemitism’? Harvard explains

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 8 May 2025

Campus antisemitism is often framed as a complex issue involving both political disagreements over Israel and more subtle forms of social alienation among Jewish students, as highlighted by a recent report from Harvard's antisemitism task force.

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What do we really mean by ‘campus antisemitism’? Harvard explains

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 8 May 2025

In addressing the complexities of campus antisemitism, a Harvard task force report highlights the social alienation Jewish students face due to their real or perceived associations with Israel.

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David Wolpe: Harvard Is Spraying Perfume on a Sewer

David Wolpe in The Free Press · 2 May 2025

David Wolpe critiques Harvard's lengthy report on campus antisemitism, highlighting longstanding Jew-hatred affecting students and faculty, and exacerbated by incidents after October 7, 2023.

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You Say You Want a Resolution

The Cholent in The Cholent · 2 May 2025

In response to rising antisemitism, the Washington State Human Rights Commission released a resolution condemning the issue.

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Jill Sobule was as much a Jewish icon as a queer one

Seth Rogovoy in Forward · 2 May 2025

Jill Sobule, an influential singer-songwriter and self-described two-hit wonder known for songs like "I Kissed a Girl" and "Supermodel," passed away at 66 in a tragic house fire.

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Denounced, Cursed, and Ghosted: What Harvard’s Antisemitism Report Found

Maya Sulkin in The Free Press · 30 Apr 2025

Harvard University's report on antisemitism highlights a concerning atmosphere for Jewish students.

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Harvard releases long-awaited internal antisemitism report amid fierce battle with Trump

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 29 Apr 2025

Harvard University has published a much-anticipated report from a task force that investigated antisemitism and anti-Israel bias on campus, documenting a significant prevalence of hostility towards Jewish and Israeli students following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

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At Harvard, reports on antisemitism and anti-Palestinian bias reflect campus conflict over Israel

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 29 Apr 2025

Harvard University has released two contrasting reports addressing antisemitism and anti-Palestinian bias on campus, reflecting the deep divisions among students over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Talia Khan: A Jewish Israel Activist and Her Muslim Father [Divergence 5/6]

18forty · 29 Apr 2025

Talia Khan, an MIT graduate student and Israel activist, engages in a profound dialogue with her Afghan Muslim father about their ideological differences and how they maintain a close father-daughter relationship despite them.

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Talia Khan: A Jewish Israel Activist and Her Muslim Father [Divergence 5/5]

18forty · 29 Apr 2025

Talia Khan, a Jewish MIT student and Israel activist, and her Afghan Muslim father discuss their close relationship despite differing ideological views.

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5 Jewish senators accuse Trump of using antisemitism as ‘guise’ to attack universities

Grace Gilson in JTA · 25 Apr 2025

Five Jewish senators, including Chuck Schumer, have accused the Trump administration of exploiting the issue of antisemitism as a pretext to target universities, potentially undermining higher education under the guise of combating antisemitism.

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Campus protests fizzle out in 2025

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 24 Apr 2025

In 2025, anti-Israel protests on U.S. college campuses have notably declined compared to previous years, spurred by stricter university policies and pressure from the Trump administration threatening funding cuts for unchecked antisemitic activities.

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How Trump's attacks on the university target what has made America great for Jews

Suzanne Nossel in Forward · 23 Apr 2025

Amid rising antisemitism on American campuses and broader societal tensions following the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Trump administration has targeted universities, accusing them of allowing antisemitic environments.

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