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Emes Ve-Emunah · 8 Oct

Antisemitism in America has seen a noteworthy rise, yet the nation's overall atmosphere remains welcoming to Jews.

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Benjamin Kerstein in Future of Jewish · 23 Sep

Benjamin Kerstein's essay examines the concerning trend within contemporary progressivism where some factions have paradoxically embraced antisemitism and racism—ideologies they claim to reject.

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As a lifelong Jewish Democrat, it pains me to say this.

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 29 Aug

In this anonymous essay, the author, a lifelong Jewish Democrat and college professor, grapples with the growing exclusion of Jews from American public life, particularly in academia.

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Does the BDS movement create justice...or injustice? #bds #israel #justice

Unpacked · 25 Aug

The video explores the implications of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement aimed at Israel, arguing that instead of promoting justice, it restricts opportunities for open dialogue and cultural exchange.

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The Academic Purge | Prof. Shai Davidai on how Universities Indoctrinated a Generation

Israel: State of a Nation · 20 Aug

Prof. Shai Davidai discusses issues of antisemitism and indoctrination in academia, exploring challenges to education and Jewish identity in a deep discussion on controversial dynamics within universities today.

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Elegy for a gentleman, a scholar, and an avowed Jewish radical with an infectious, beautiful smile

Steven J. Zipperstein in Forward · 2 Aug

The article reflects on the life and impact of David Biale, a Jewish scholar and radical known for his infectious smile and unwavering passion for Jewish studies.

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What Is Happening in the Humanities? Theory, Politics, and Protest

Barry Scott Wimpfheimer in Sources · 30 Jun

This article explores the tensions faced by Jewish scholars in the humanities between their intellectual pursuits and their personal identities, particularly in the context of campus politics surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Investing in knowledge: The imperative for increased support for Israel studies and Jewish studies programs

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 May

Israel studies and Jewish studies programs are highlighted as crucial fields within academia that offer profound insights into Jewish traditions, Israel's history and complexities, and global societal issues.

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Tel Aviv University Professor Yael Sternhell on Repression and Debate in Israel

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 14 May

Professor Yael Sternhell from Tel Aviv University will discuss repression in Israeli academia, particularly following the arrest of Palestinian legal scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian who teaches at Hebrew University.

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The Tedious B

Bonjour Chai · 10 May

Jewish studies professors on college campuses are caught between advocacy and academia as they navigate complex political landscapes, often leading to conflicts with the expectations of Jewish communities.

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The Tedious B

Bonjour Chai · 10 May

The episode delves into the tensions faced by Jewish studies professors on college campuses amidst growing pro-Palestinian protests, exploring how their academic positions and personal ideologies shape their responses.

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Zooish Conspiracies I

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 9 May

The article discusses the trend in academia to delegitimize Israel as a settler-colonial regime, even extending to unconventional areas like zoology and conservation.

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We need to fight campus antisemitism differently

eJewishPhilanthropy · 26 Apr

The article highlights the rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on U.S. college campuses post-Oct.

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'They are letting the terrorists in and keeping the police out.'

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 23 Apr

A Jewish Israeli professor at Columbia University, Shai Davidai, was barred from the campus after trying to lead a pro-Jewish rally while a pro-Hamas tent city with 200 protesters was allowed.

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Interview | Franklin Foer on the Golden Age of American Jews

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 21 Mar

Franklin Foer, a writer for The Atlantic, discusses rising antisemitism affecting American Jews from both the left and the right in his article "The Golden Age of American Jews Is Ending."

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Women mentors backed off until I got the big C

Karen E H Skinazi in Jewish Chronicle · 8 Mar

The author reflects on her journey seeking female mentors in academia, describing encounters with unhelpful responses from professors and feeling discouraged about balancing motherhood with a scholarly career.

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Pro-Israel Progressives

Sapir · 1 Mar

Representative Ritchie Torres, a progressive from New York, shares his unique journey as a supporter of Israel, despite his upbringing in poverty and lack of exposure to Jewish communities.

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Dozens of Penn professors spent the week in Israel, following their university president’s antisemitism resignation

Deborah Danan in Forward · 5 Jan

A group of 39 professors from the University of Pennsylvania recently visited Israel on a solidarity trip organized by psychology professor Michael Kahana.

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Academia is turning against the Jews, again.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 17 Dec 2023

The article discusses the rise of antisemitism in academia, specifically on college campuses.

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Antisemitism - Right Versus Left

Emes Ve-Emunah · 10 Dec 2023

The author argues that there is a rise in anti-Semitism on college campuses due to the influence of left-wing academia.

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We Need to Stay in the Conversation

Sarah Wolf in Sources · 28 Nov 2023

This article explores the challenges universities face in balancing free speech with protecting students from harmful rhetoric, particularly in light of recent tensions on campuses regarding antisemitism.

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The Cult of ‘Antizionism’

Izabella Tabarovsky in Tablet · 20 Sep 2023

The Cult of Antizionism is an article that discusses the establishment of the Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism (ICSZ) by a group of anti-Israel academics and BDS activists.

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The Vanishing

Jacob Savage in Tablet · 1 Mar 2023

This text discusses the decline of Jewish influence and representation in various sectors of American society, including academia, the arts, politics, and the legal system.

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#128 - Mishley, Psychology & Torah

Jewish History Uncensored · 23 Feb 2023

This episode explores the intersection of Mishlei (Proverbs) and Psychology, exploring the level of overlap and differences between the two fields.

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Academic Administrators Are Strangling Our Universities

John Londregan in Tablet · 19 Sep 2022

The text highlights concerns about the growing influence of administrators in universities, replacing faculty and prioritizing administrative functions over educational goals.

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