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0 Antisemitism Education

U of Michigan fires DEI official over purported antisemitic comments

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 13 Dec

The University of Michigan has dismissed Rachel Dawson, a director in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office, following allegations of her making antisemitic remarks to Jewish professors at a conference.

0 Politics Communities

More than 55 Jewish groups come out against terrorism bill that could threaten nonprofits

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 21 Nov

In a controversial move, over 55 centrist and progressive Jewish organizations have united in opposition to the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, fearing it could give the US Treasury excessive power to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed as terrorist-affiliated without substantial evidence.

0 Politics Communities

U of Michigan student president impeached after calling critics ‘Zionists’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 13 Nov

The University of Michigan's student body president, Alifa Anam Chowdhury, and vice president Elias Atkinson, have been impeached due to their aggressive approach toward promoting a pro-Palestinian platform and accusing critics of being Zionists on social media.

0 Sports Culture

20 Jewish men’s and women’s college basketball players to watch in 2024-25

Greg Levinsky in JTA · 8 Nov

Jewish athletes are making significant contributions to NCAA men's and women's college basketball for the 2024-25 season.

0 Television/Film Culture

Happy Birthday Gilda Radner!

Forward · 1 Jul 2012

Gilda Radner, born to Jewish parents in 1946 in Detroit, was a pioneering comedic talent who became one of the original stars of "Saturday Night Live."

0 Food Culture

Gourmet Classics: Chocolate Cherry Babka

Katherine Martinelli in Forward · 1 Sep 2011

Babka, a cherished Jewish comfort food, is explored here from its Eastern European roots to its American chocolate-fueled transformation.