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Will Avila Chevalier’s ‘beyond the pale’ views sink the DSA challenger’s campaign against Espaillat?

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 9 Jun

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic Socialist running against Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a New York primary, faces scrutiny over past controversial social media posts.

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At Republican Jewish gala, NY gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman casts race as a fight against Mamdani

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 1 Jun

Bruce Blakeman, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in New York, focused his criticism on Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic politician, rather than current Governor Kathy Hochul, during a Republican Jewish Coalition event.

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As Columbia’s Hillel director, I know: ‘Is there antisemitism on campus?’ is the wrong question

Brian S. Cohen in JTA · 26 Mar

Brian S. Cohen, Hillel director at Columbia University, argues that questioning the presence of antisemitism on campus misses the point.

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Queers for Zion

Sapir · 25 Feb

"Queers for Zion" presents a provocative exploration of the relationship between the LGBTQ community and pro-Palestinian movements, particularly in the context of Israel's political landscape.

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Muslim and Sephardic Jewish college students are connecting over shared heritage

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 15 Feb

At universities in the U.S., Sephardic Jewish and Muslim students are discovering shared cultural heritage as a bridge across divides heightened by recent tensions.

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Mamdani calls for release of Leqaa Kordia, the last Palestinian Columbia protester still detained by ICE

Grace Gilson in JTA · 11 Feb

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly demanded the release of Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian activist linked to anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, who remains detained by ICE.

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How the push to unionize at Breads Bakery became a debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 20 Jan

The attempt to unionize at Breads Bakery, an Israeli-owned business, has transformed into a contentious issue intertwined with Israeli-Palestinian politics.

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Can Breads Bakery workers really demand that the Israeli owners cut ties with Israel? Labor experts weigh in.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 9 Jan

Amid rising anti-Israel sentiment, employees of Breads Bakery in New York City are demanding the company end its support for Israel as part of their unionization efforts.

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The White House is declaring war on campus DEI — except for Jews

Joel Swanson in Forward · 3 Sep 2025

Amidst a federal anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) campaign led by the Trump administration, Columbia University faces a unique stipulation—while DEI activities are broadly condemned, Jewish students will receive special considerations, including a liaison dedicated to antisemitism issues.

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Mahmoud Khalil pushes back on claims of antisemitism at Columbia in Ezra Klein interview

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Aug 2025

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian protest leader previously detained by immigration authorities, contested the narrative of widespread antisemitism at Columbia University during an interview with Ezra Klein.

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Columbia adopts Israel-related antisemitism definition as it negotiates with Trump administration

Grace Gilson in JTA · 16 Jul 2025

Columbia University is adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism as part of efforts to address concerns over antisemitic incidents on its campus.

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We responded. But we forgot how to imagine.

eJewishPhilanthropy · 11 Jul 2025

Rebecca Dinar critiques the Jewish community's reactive rather than proactive response to rising antisemitism, emphasizing the need for future-oriented strategies.

0 Literature Jewish Law

From 1975 | A Classical Rebirth

David Stern in Moment · 24 Jun 2025

In this reflective piece of fiction, originally published in 1975, David Stern explores the internal conflict of Leo Kastnerr, a Columbia University professor of Greek, as he navigates his love for classical Greece and his Jewish identity.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters in Brooklyn as Columbia library takeover fallout continues

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 9 May 2025

Tensions escalated at Brooklyn College as pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police outside the Tanger Hillel House.

0 Education Antisemitism

California school board members accused of antisemitism during contentious meeting

Grace Gilson in Forward · 22 Apr 2025

At a Pajaro Valley Unified School District meeting, two board members made comments perceived as antisemitic, sparking calls for an apology from the Anti-Defamation League.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Antisemitism Awareness Act Is Back

Rachel Rosenfield in Moment · 21 Apr 2025

The Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) has been reintroduced by Rep. Mike Lawler, aiming to define antisemitism to aid the Department of Education in investigating discrimination against Jewish students.

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As Israelis in New York, we're horrified by ICE's detention of one of our Palestinian partners in peace

Josh Drill in Forward · 16 Apr 2025

Israeli citizens living in the U.S. are publicly opposing the detention of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian peace activist, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Trump administration can deport Mahmoud Khalil over antisemitism concerns, judge rules

Grace Gilson in JTA · 11 Apr 2025

A federal immigration judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian protest leader arrested at Columbia University, can be deported, aligning with the Trump administration's claims that his activities conflict with U.S. policies against antisemitism.

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Trump is cracking down on universities — just like Hitler targeted academics who didn't bow to his will

Terrence Petty in Forward · 3 Apr 2025

This opinion piece by Terrence Petty draws a parallel between Trump's alleged authoritarian tendencies and Hitler's historical suppression of academic freedom.

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While pledging to fight campus antisemitism, Trump cuts office investigating it

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 21 Mar 2025

President Trump's administration has taken steps to close the Department of Education, which is responsible for investigating antisemitism complaints, despite pledging to combat such issues on college campuses.

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Chuck Schumer: After Oct. 7, US Jews thought, ‘Maybe it could happen here’

Ben Sales in JTA · 17 Mar 2025

Senator Chuck Schumer's recent interview with The New York Times highlights his reflections on antisemitism in America, especially following the unprecedented events on October 7.

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Head of Trump’s antisemitism task force says one on ‘anti-white bias’ may be next

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 14 Mar 2025

Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell, head of the Trump administration's antisemitism task force, expressed interest in establishing another group to combat perceived anti-white bias on college campuses, a notion he discussed with conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk.

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As ICE targets a pro-Palestinian activist, some Jews are asking if this is the fight against antisemitism they signed up for

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 12 Mar 2025

The article discusses the political and ethical controversy surrounding the Trump administration's recent arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and green card holder at Columbia University, as part of its intensified efforts against campus antisemitism.

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American Jewish Committee says it’s ‘appalled’ by Mahmoud Khalil’s views but does not praise his arrest

Ben Sales in Forward · 12 Mar 2025

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has responded to the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist arrested by ICE at Columbia University, by emphasizing the necessity of due process.

0 Culture Philosophy

The Tunnel

David Samuels in Tablet · 16 Oct 2024

In "The Tunnel," David Samuels delves into the psyche of a person living in a surreal underground world beneath New York City, blending aspects of urban isolation with deep reflections on Jewish identity and cultural memory.

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