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0 Politics Antisemitism

Martin Gurri: When Americans Gave Up Their Freedoms. Plus. . .

Will Rahn in The Free Press · 9 Apr

In a reflection on the changing American political landscape, Martin Gurri argues that public disillusionment with institutions was significantly magnified by the government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

0 Antisemitism Politics

I Was Called an ‘Inbred Swine’ at Princeton Last Night

Danielle Shapiro in The Free Press · 9 Apr

Danielle Shapiro recounts a distressing incident at Princeton University where Jewish students faced antisemitic slurs and intimidation during an anti-Israel protest.

0 Education Philosophy

Viewpoint Diversity — Up to a Point

Sapir · 3 Apr

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 Politics Education

Hillel CEO says he shares ‘concerns’ over campus deportations, calls for due process

Grace Gilson in JTA · 2 Apr

Hillel International's CEO, Adam Lehman, has voiced concerns regarding the Trump administration's measures to deport pro-Palestinian students and freeze federal funding to universities over campus antisemitism.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish Princeton student accused of assault at protest last year is found not guilty

Grace Gilson in JTA · 2 Apr

David Piegaro, a Jewish student and U.S. Army veteran at Princeton University, was found not guilty of assaulting Princeton's head of campus security during a pro-Palestinian protest in 2022.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump administration freezes research funding to Princeton amid antisemitism investigations

Grace Gilson in JTA · 1 Apr

The Trump administration has frozen federal research funding to Princeton University amid investigations into alleged antisemitism on campus, joining other Ivy League institutions like Harvard and Columbia facing similar actions.

0 Sports History

Jewish March Madness

Jordan Poltorak in Moment · 17 Mar

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 Education Politics

Viewpoint Diversity — Up to a Point

Sapir · 1 Mar

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 Torah Language

Our Top 3 ‘Why Read the Bible in Hebrew’ Threads by Ari Lamm

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 22 Feb

Ari Lamm, a multifaceted rabbi and scholar, champions the importance of reading the Torah in its original Hebrew to unlock deeper themes and nuances often lost in translation.

0 Politics Education

Episode 8: The Importance of Robust Disagreement and the Value in Equality

Outsider / Insider · 28 Jan

The podcast delves into the complexities of democratic development in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for robust disagreements and promoting a platform for diverse, intense dialogues.

0 History Literature

Jewish Life Stories: One of the last ‘Ritchie Boys’ dies at 101

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 27 Dec 2024

Victor Brombert, a prominent literature scholar and a member of the Ritchie Boys, a secret American intelligence unit during WWII, passed away at 101.

0 Leadership Jewish Law

Ruth Gavison, 1945–2020

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 17 Aug 2020

Ruth Gavison, a distinguished Israeli jurist and intellectual, was widely celebrated for her contributions to law and public service, her dedication to Israel and the Jewish people, and her approachable nature.