Columbia, New York, United States

Colleges cracked down on encampments. But antisemitism on campus hasn’t gone anywhere.

Jonathan Falk in JTA · 23 Apr

The article addresses the persistent issue of antisemitism on college campuses, highlighting how it has evolved since the anti-Israel encampments of 2024.

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Why I interviewed Mahmoud Khalil

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 8 Apr

Arno Rosenfeld's interview with Mahmoud Khalil provides insight into the evolving dynamics of protest movements concerning Israel and Palestine, specifically focusing on Khalil's moderate stance within these groups.

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ADL’s campus antisemitism report card rewards some – but not all – colleges that worked with Trump

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 11 Mar

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its third annual campus antisemitism report card, showing improved grades for universities that settled with the Trump administration on civil rights issues.

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When You’re Our Age, You Have Nothing

Lauren Hakimi in New Voices · 2 Jan

This reflective narrative explores the complexities of friendship, competition, and identity among high school seniors navigating college admissions.

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Cornell inks $60M deal with Trump administration to resolve antisemitism claims

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 10 Nov 2025

Cornell University has agreed to a $60 million settlement with the Trump administration to resolve federal investigations into antisemitism claims and unfreeze $250 million in federal grants.

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California Jewish groups say Trump $1B demand of UCLA ‘does not make Jewish students safer’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 12 Aug 2025

California's leading Jewish organizations, led by the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC), have opposed a $1 billion demand from the Trump administration for UCLA to address federal antisemitism allegations.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism, DEI, and Columbia University

Emes Ve-Emunah · 24 Jul 2025

Columbia University has reached a $220 million settlement with the Trump administration over allegations of antisemitism on campus, a move applauded by many Jews despite the university not admitting wrongdoing.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Acting Columbia president Claire Shipman apologizes for texts suggesting removal of a Jewish trustee

Grace Gilson in JTA · 3 Jul 2025

Claire Shipman, the acting president of Columbia University, issued an apology following the leak of text messages where she suggested removing Shoshana Shendelman, a Jewish trustee critical of the university's handling of antisemitism.

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Q&A | Errol Louis on the NYC Mayoral Race

Amy E. Schwartz in Moment · 23 Jun 2025

Errol Louis, a respected New York political journalist, discusses the complexities surrounding Zohran Mamdani's mayoral candidacy in a contentious NYC political climate.

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Trump’s Illegal Cuts to University Funding, Explained - The administration is using Title VI to justify the suspension of federal grants, while completely leapfrogging the legal process.

Alex Kane in Jewish Currents · 5 Jun 2025

The Trump administration's unprecedented cuts to federal university funding have targeted pro-Palestinian activism, labeled as antisemitic by Trump.

0 Antisemitism Education

A United Front: U.S. Colleges and AJC Commit to Fighting Campus Antisemitism

People of the Pod · 9 May 2025

Amid escalating antisemitism on U.S. college campuses, over 1,600 institutions pledged reforms to create a safer environment for Jewish students, in partnership with the American Jewish Committee.

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Over 500 rabbis sign letter rejecting Trump’s antisemitism agenda

Grace Gilson in JTA · 28 Apr 2025

A coalition of over 550 rabbis and cantors has issued a letter condemning the Trump administration for leveraging antisemitism as a political tool.

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Florida’s Todd Golden becomes first Jewish coach to win March Madness since 1988

Ben Sales in JTA · 8 Apr 2025

Todd Golden achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Jewish coach in 37 years to lead a team to victory in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, guiding the Florida Gators to a close win against Houston.

0 Communities Politics

The Dardik Family: A Child Moves Away From Zionism [Divergence 3/5]

18forty · 8 Apr 2025

The Dardik family's story explores themes of ideological and familial divergence as Aharon Akiva Dardik, growing up in a Zionist family, becomes an activist for a ceasefire in Gaza while maintaining familial bonds.

0 Antisemitism Education

The Rise and Fall of Jews on Campus

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The article delves into the stark rise of antisemitism on American university campuses, highlighting a disturbing shift from historical discrimination to current challenges.

0 Antisemitism Communities

You Can Graduate Any Time You Like, but You Can Never Leave

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The article explores how Jewish college students are dealing with rising antisemitism on campuses, especially after October 7, and challenges the idea of avoiding certain universities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump administration freezes research funding to Princeton amid antisemitism investigations

Grace Gilson in JTA · 1 Apr 2025

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.

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Pro-Israel watchdog takes credit after Cornell pro-Palestinian activist is told to surrender to ICE

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 21 Mar 2025

Momodou Taal, a pro-Palestinian activist at Cornell University, is facing deportation under the Trump administration's targeting of activists.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What does Chuck Schumer’s new book actually say about antisemitism on the left?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 18 Mar 2025

Senator Chuck Schumer's new book, "Antisemitism in America: A Warning," attempts to address the complex landscape of antisemitism on the left, particularly in relation to Israel.

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The Green Carding of America

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 13 Mar 2025

This episode discusses the controversy surrounding Columbia University's Mahmoud Khalil, focusing on the complexities of immigration law and free speech issues in the U.S. Liel Leibovitz offers insights into the broader implications for American values and the stance of the Democratic Party on immigration as it relates to national security and political power.

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A Jewish guide to the 2025 NYC mayoral candidates

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 12 Mar 2025

The 2025 NYC mayoral election is pivotal for the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism and political divisions exacerbated by recent conflicts and national politics.

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Mahmoud Khalil and Casey Stengel

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Mar 2025

The episode discusses the Trump administration's handling of various political and economic issues, drawing a parallel with Casey Stengel's famous question about his poorly performing team.

0 Education Politics

Columbia Professor Joseph Hawley on the Federal Assault on His University

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 11 Mar 2025

Peter Beinart interviews Columbia University Professor Joseph Hawley, who discusses federal actions impacting his institution, emphasizing the broader implications for academic freedom and political discourse.

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‘Shalom’ becomes new ‘You’re fired’ as Trump takes drastic action at Columbia

Louis Keene in Forward · 10 Mar 2025

In a controversial twist, President Trump has adopted the Hebrew word "shalom"—commonly meaning peace, hello, and goodbye—into his political rhetoric to signal termination akin to his catchphrase "You're fired."

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump administration cancels $400M of grants to Columbia U over campus antisemitism

Ben Sales in JTA · 7 Mar 2025

The Trump administration has revoked $400 million in grants to Columbia University in response to allegations of campus antisemitism.

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