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0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Ancient Jews knew what modern science eventually understood.

Future of Jewish · 6 Jun

Professor Martin L. Yarmush explores the sophisticated systems-thinking found within the Talmud, arguing that ancient rabbinic reasoning anticipated many principles of modern systems theory and engineering.

0 Politics Education

Rutgers disinvites commencement speaker over tweet claiming Israelis 'train dogs to sexually assault prisoners'

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 7 May

Rutgers University has rescinded the invitation for Rami Elghandour, an alumnus and producer of an Oscar-nominated docudrama, to speak at the School of Engineering's commencement.

0 Politics Communities

Rutgers cancels graduation speaker over tweet claiming Israelis ‘train dogs to sexually assault prisoners’

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 6 May

Rutgers University canceled the commencement speech of alumnus Rami Elghandour at the School of Engineering following backlash over his inflammatory tweet involving Israel.

0 Culture Politics

How ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs’ became a flashpoint for debates about anti-Zionist Jewish observance

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 1 Nov 2024

The article explores the controversial emergence of "Gaza Solidarity Sukkahs" built by anti-Zionist Jewish groups in the U.S. during Sukkot.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Rutgers Hillel director is leaving his post after 20 years. He’s worried about Jewish student life at the school.

Forward · 1 Jul 2021

Andrew Getraer, the outgoing director of Rutgers University Hillel, reflects on the dual nature of Jewish life at the university as he steps down after two decades.