Tag: Antisemitic Rhetoric
In the midst of challenging times faced by Jewish parents and grandparents, feelings of fear and anxiety are prevalent due to concerns about safety, antisemitism, and the ongoing conflict.
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16 Republican senators demand IRS investigate fiscal sponsor of Students for Justice in Palestine
Sixteen Republican senators are urging the IRS to investigate nonprofits that support National Students for Justice in Palestine, specifically focusing on the fiscal sponsor Wespac.
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Many Jewish students say pro-Palestinian encampments make them feel less safe, Hillel survey finds
A recent survey conducted by Hillel International found that Jewish students on college campuses feel less safe due to pro-Palestinian encampments and protests, with many citing instances of antisemitic rhetoric and feeling the need to hide their Jewish identity.
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Columbia protests: Israeli professor barred from campus and Congress members demand action to protect Jewish students
Pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University saw Israeli professor Shai Davidai barred from campus, as Jewish members of Congress demanded action to protect Jewish students.
The University of Southern California faced controversy after rescinding the invitation for Asna Tabassum to speak at graduation due to security threats.
Efforts to challenge anti-Israel activity expanding from campuses to communities in the U.S. have been met with grassroots resistance.
A controversial cartoon by artist Jason Yungbluth depicting Jewish Federation officials in a negative light sparked a debate in Rochester, New York, over antisemitism and political criticism of Israel.
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House of Representatives narrowly votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to address the influx of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
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In 2nd attempt, US House votes to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on party lines, with some Jewish groups expressing concern over the use of antisemitic rhetoric during the hearings.
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted against impeaching Alejandro Mayorkas, the Jewish Homeland Security Secretary, after a process that Jewish groups and the White House said was marred by antisemitism.
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Rutgers University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine amid further campus uproar over Israel
Rutgers University has suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) due to violations of university policies, including disruptive conduct and inappropriate use of space.
The article discusses the misconceptions and delusions surrounding the Iran nuclear deal and its impact on the Jewish community.
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As campus tensions over Israel flare, White House decries 'grotesque sentiments' against Jewish students
The White House has condemned the increase in antisemitic rhetoric and hate crimes on college campuses, following incidents of pro-Palestinian protesters targeting Jewish students.
During a match between Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner at the US Open, an unidentified man yelled the infamous Nazi slogan "Deutschland ber alles," prompting Zverev to stop the match and confront the umpire.
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Ontario’s Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says antisemitic rhetoric by an NDP MPP is ‘toxic to our democracy’
Ontario's Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner, a prominent Jewish member of Premier Doug Ford's government, has spoken out against what he deems as antisemitic rhetoric by NDP MPP Sarah Jama, calling her positions on Israel and her record of tweets and speeches hurtful and toxic to democracy.