Barnard College

Campus Protests in the Voices of the Students Who Experienced Them

Dan Freedman in Moment · 21 May

The text features first-hand accounts from three Jewish students, Noa Fay, Meirav Solomon, and Zack Singerman, who experienced campus protests related to Israel and Palestine at Columbia University, Tufts University, and The Jewish Theological Seminary.

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Conversations with Noa Tishby, Emmanuel Acho and Michael Rapaport: Ep. 412

Unorthodox · 9 May

Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho engage in candid discussions exploring Jewish identity and stereotypes, promoting an open dialogue in their book "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew."

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My sister’s experience at Barnard has taught me to pick a college where I will feel safe

Georgia Ross in JTA · 1 May

The article discusses a student's reflection on their sister's negative experiences with antisemitism at Barnard College amid the war in Gaza, leading them to reconsider their college choices based on safety.

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Columbia University Students Ilan Cohen and Gabi Frants on the Protests at Their Campus

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 1 May

Columbia University students, Ilan Cohen and Gabi Frants, will be discussing the protests at their campus during a Zoom call.

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Barnard suspends Ilhan Omar's daughter for anti-Israel protests

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 18 Apr

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.

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Your turn: Readers respond to Barnard’s dorm-door decoration ban

Forward Staff in Forward · 5 Mar

Barnard College recently implemented a policy banning students from displaying anything on their dorm room doors, following a lawsuit related to protecting Jewish students from antisemitism.

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Barnard's draconian dorm-door policy threatens our democracy

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 1 Mar

Barnard College's recent policy banning dormitory door decorations has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it suppresses free speech and diminishes the vibrant community atmosphere on campus.

0 Politics Antisemitism

In the wake of an antisemitism lawsuit, Barnard bans messaging on dorm doors

Camillo Barone in Forward · 29 Feb

Barnard College has implemented a ban on messaging on dorm doors following a lawsuit over antisemitism.

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Meet… Tamar Shames

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Jan

Tamar Shames, an educator, shares her passion for helping struggling learners find success in the school system.

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Can Palestinians Speak?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 20 Nov 2023

In this text, the author informs readers about an upcoming Zoom call featuring two college students, one Palestinian and one Jewish, who will discuss their experiences on campus in light of recent events.

0 Leadership Ethics

Somewhere Over the Horizon, Lies Are Told

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Sep 2021

The podcast discusses various instances of dishonesty and challenges within current events, including Secretary of State Blinken's actions, the concept of "over the horizon" intelligence, misleading polls supporting a president with declining approval ratings, and a disturbing incident at Barnard College where observant Jews were asked to compromise their religious beliefs to complete a COVID form.

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Unwelcome

David Fine in Tablet · 7 Oct 2011

An Orthodox Jewish student at Barnard College was allegedly advised by Prof. Rachel McDermott against taking a course by Joseph Massad due to his anti-Israel views, suggesting the student explore Jewish history instead.

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