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0 Politics Ethics

Josh Shapiro quotes ancient rabbi in statement about not being Kamala Harris’ VP pick

Ben Sales in JTA · 6 Aug

Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania's governor, who is Jewish, quoted Rabbi Tarfon from Pirkei Avot after losing the bid to be Kamala Harris's running mate, emphasizing the importance of leaving a positive legacy as guided by his faith.

0 Antisemitism Education

Columbia removes 3 deans over text exchange deriding concerns of campus antisemitism

Luke Tress in JTA · 8 Jul

Three Columbia University administrators have been permanently removed from their positions following a series of derogatory text messages during a panel on campus Jewish life, which downplayed concerns of antisemitism and suggested ulterior motives for fundraising by a Hillel official.

0 Politics Communities

Left-wing alliance with history of antisemitism allegations declares victory in France’s split parliamentary elections

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 8 Jul

In the recent French parliamentary elections, the left-wing New Popular Front alliance emerged victorious while the far-right National Rally, known for its antisemitic roots, faced a disappointing outcome.

0 Antisemitism Politics

French voters reject far right — but elevate left-wing alliance with history of antisemitism allegations

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 8 Jul

French voters in the parliamentary elections rejected the far-right party National Rally, known for its antisemitic roots, but elevated the left-wing New Popular Front alliance, which has faced its own antisemitism allegations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Did Labour suspend a candidate for liking a Jon Stewart joke?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 30 May

British Labour Party candidate Faiza Shaheen was barred from running for parliament due to liking social media posts, including one linking to an old Jon Stewart joke about Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I was arrested protesting at Columbia in '68. Today's student encampments carry on a proud, brave tradition

Tom Hurwitz in Forward · 27 Apr

The author reflects on his experience protesting at Columbia University in 1968 and draws parallels to current student encampments protesting the Israeli war in Gaza.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Rabbi Michael Broyde Responds

Emes Ve-Emunah · 11 Apr

Rabbi Michael Broyde responds to discussions on anti-Zionism, anti-Israel sentiment, and antisemitism, highlighting the complexities surrounding these issues in American and global contexts.

0 Politics Antisemitism

New York Rep. Ocasio-Cortez draws fire for Christmas message comparing Jesus to Gazans

Luke Tress in JTA · 26 Dec 2023

New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced criticism for her Christmas message comparing Jesus to Palestinians, which some argued invoked the historic charge that Jews killed Jesus.

0 Politics Israel

House overwhelmingly approves Iron Dome funding

Forward · 23 Sep 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill with a 420-9 vote to provide an additional $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, after initial pushback from some progressive members, mainly from the Squad.