Tag: Anti Israel Protests

Daniel Chamovitz, the president of Ben Gurion University in Israel, successfully navigated a potentially contentious situation between pro-Palestinian and counter-protest groups on campus by proactively engaging the protesters and establishing rules for peaceful demonstrations.
Rabbi Menachem Creditor reiterated his request for his song, Olam Chesed Yibaneh, not to be sung by anti-Israel activists, expressing distress after the song was used by a group at Yale University.
The video discusses anti-Israel protests on college campuses in America and explores the impact on Jewish individuals.
Rabbi Menachem Creditor, the songwriter of the popular tune "Olam Chesed Yibaneh," is upset that his song is being used by students at campus pro-Palestinian protests, including at Yale University.
Professor Jonathan Cohen, a public health professor at USC, is criticized for his anti-Israel stance, which some find hypocritical given his Jewish background and family history with the Holocaust.
The text discusses the surge of anti-Israel protests on college campuses, fueled by student outrage over civilian casualties in the conflict with Hamas.
Brandeis University, responding to campus anti-Israel protests that have created a distressing environment for Jewish and pro-Israel students, has extended its transfer application deadline to appeal to students dissatisfied with their current university's responses to such unrest.
Jewish billionaire donor Robert Kraft announced he would stop supporting Columbia University following anti-Israel protests on campus, leading to safety concerns and all classes being moved online.
"Future of Jewish" is a newsletter discussing various events in the Jewish world, including rising anti-Israel sentiments and incidents like desecration at a Jewish deli in Toronto, protests against Israel in universities, and biased views against Israel on social media platforms.
Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, has been suspended from Barnard College for participating in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, leading to her and two other students being informed of their suspension.
University administrators are concerned about potential anti-Israel protests at graduation ceremonies following disruptions at recent events.
Antisemitic incidents in New York City saw a significant rise in March with 43 reported cases, doubling from February's 17 incidents and marking the highest for the year.
Eileen Myles, a prominent American poet, posted controversial anti-Israel statements on social media, sparking debates among Jewish writers about antisemitism and activism.
In a discussion of the upcoming Quds Day protest in London, the article argues that the police should ban the event due to the history of incitement and violence associated with it.
Matisyahu, a Jewish American reggae singer, rapper, and beatboxer, expresses his belief in Israel's right to exist despite facing protests and cancellations, including a recent show in Chicago.
The author discusses the dark aspects of anti-Israel protests on university campuses, particularly focusing on Rutgers University, where protesters adopt carnival-like tactics such as wearing costumes and masks, inverting facts, ideals, and celebrating violence.
Israeli real estate shows in Canada have sparked protests due to accusations of promoting the purchase of property in disputed areas, such as the West Bank and East Jerusalem, seen as illegal settlements by the UN and Canada.
Heavy metal star David Draiman, lead vocalist of Disturbed, who has family in Israel, broke his silence on his support for Israel during a Florida concert after receiving a bracelet with the words "Am Israeli Chai."
The Biden administration has denied rumors of unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state but has reaffirmed support for a two-state solution, partly influenced by the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.
A Canadian International Women's Day event in Peterborough, Ontario, organized by INSPIRE, an empowerment organization, was canceled after rescinding an invitation to Jewish speaker Leah Goldstein due to her past IDF service.
Christie's New York is hosting an exhibition of 70 works of Israeli art, showcasing a century of culture and creativity in Israel, never before seen outside the country.
Former Facebook executive Sam Lessin, after the rise of antisemitism and controversies at Harvard following the Hamas terror attacks, made a bid for Harvards Board of Overseers, emphasizing the importance of re-centering the university on academic excellence rather than multiple competing goals that have led to factionalism among students.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association warns against banning anti-Israel protests despite rising concerns about intimidation and harassment of Canadian Jews.
Israeli fencer Yuval Freilich won a gold medal at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix, a significant achievement considering Qatar is home to the leadership of Hamas and has no official diplomatic ties with Israel.
Pro-Palestinian protesters targeted Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, accusing it of abetting genocide.