Brandeis University

Maslow and Me: The Right Teacher at the Right Time

Jewdicious · 11 Oct

Arriving as a directionless freshman at Brandeis University in 1960, the author found a mentor in the renowned psychologist Abraham Maslow.

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Not All Kinds of Jewish

Dalya Lessem Elnecave in New Voices · 4 Oct

Dalya Lessem Elnecave explores the intricate dynamics of being an anti-Zionist observant Jew involved with Hillel at Brandeis University.

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Brandeis President Ron Liebowitz resigns after no-confidence vote that cited budget crisis and Gaza protests

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 25 Sep

Brandeis University President Ronald Liebowitz has resigned following a faculty vote of no confidence amid budget difficulties and controversy over his handling of student protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Separating anti-Zionists from antisemites on campus

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 27 Aug

A recent study by Brandeis University explored the relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism on college campuses, revealing that a significant portion of students hold clearly distinct views towards Israel and Jews.

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For Jewish Students, Back to School Brings Hesitation and Hope

Megan Naftali in Moment · 26 Aug

The return to school for Jewish students has been marked by a mix of apprehension and optimism amid heightened campus tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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One-third of non-Jewish college students are hostile to Jews or Israel, Brandeis U study finds

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Aug

A new Brandeis University study reveals that approximately one-third of non-Jewish college students hold hostile attitudes towards Jews or Israel, with varying degrees of association between antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment.

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Why is Ken Burns so negative about Yiddish?

Rokhl Kafrissen in Forward · 30 May

Ken Burns delivered a commencement speech at Brandeis University, urging the power of stories to generate empathy and challenge assumptions, while highlighting the significance of Yiddish and Isaac Bashevis Singer in American culture.

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I don’t want to attend college in a safe Jewish ‘bubble’

Ary Hammerman in JTA · 1 May

The writer reflects on their experiences visiting Brown University and attending a rally at Columbia University amidst tensions related to the war in Gaza.

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For teens in interfaith families, the war in Gaza can be a stess test of their Jewish identities

Caleb Guedes-Reed in JTA · 29 Apr

Jewish teens from interfaith families often find the war in Israel to be a complex issue that tests their Jewish identities.

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Brandeis extends transfer deadline, appealing to Jewish students distressed by campus anti-Israel unrest

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 25 Apr

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.

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Anti-Defamation League blasts Ivy League in annual campus report card

Debrah Miszak in Forward · 11 Apr

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card, giving A grades to Brandeis University and Elon University for their support of Jewish student life.

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Brandeis President Liebowitz speaks up about campus challenges in the post-Oct. 7 world

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider · 23 Feb

Brandeis University President Liebowitz discussed the challenges of leading a historically Jewish institution in the modern academic landscape, navigating questions of Jewish identity and values while promoting free speech and combating antisemitism on campus.

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Can elite private schools win the fight against antisemitism?

Barbara Finkelstein in Forward · 22 Dec 2023

Antisemitism is becoming a growing issue at elite private schools, prompting administrators to seek ways to combat it.

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New Brandeis survey of 51 colleges assesses Jewish students’ experiences of antisemitism

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 15 Dec 2023

A survey conducted by Brandeis University assessed the experiences of nearly 2,000 Jewish college students at 51 U.S. schools with significant Jewish populations.

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‘Something has broken’: Teachers in Israel are straining to provide stability and support for their students

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 14 Dec 2023

Teachers in Israel are facing immense challenges in providing stability and support for their students amidst ongoing rocket attacks.

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‘Deeply Rooted’—Pursuing Reproductive Justice Through Art

Judy Bolton-Fasman in Moment · 8 Dec 2023

The multimedia art exhibition titled "Deeply Rooted: Faith in Reproductive Justice" at Brandeis University's Kniznick Gallery features the work of twenty-one women artists who use earth, cloth, and clay to explore reproductive justice.

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Students for Justice in Palestine suspended at George Washington University, adding to a growing trend

BCohen in Forward · 15 Nov 2023

George Washington University has suspended Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) for at least 90 days, making it the third U.S. college to curtail the group's operations this month.

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I'm a rabbi at Brandeis. Its decision voiding recognition for its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter was the right move

Nora Berman in Forward · 14 Nov 2023

Brandeis University recently decided to remove recognition of its campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) due to the group's support for terrorism.

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Columbia suspends Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish anti-Zionist group citing ‘threatening rhetoric’

ARosenfeld in Forward · 10 Nov 2023

Columbia University has suspended two student clubs, Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, for repeatedly violating university policies related to holding campus events.

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Brandeis U revokes recognition of campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine

LMarkoe in Forward · 6 Nov 2023

Brandeis University has revoked recognition of its campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), citing the group's open support for Hamas, which the United States designates as a foreign terror group.

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Student senate that declined to condemn Hamas doesn’t speak for us, say 2 statements at Brandeis

LMarkoe in Forward · 26 Oct 2023

Two statements have been published at Brandeis University to express dissent against the student government senate's decision to reject a resolution condemning Hamas.

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At Brandeis U, founded as a nonsectarian Jewish university, resolution to condemn Hamas fails student senate

BCohen in Forward · 25 Oct 2023

On Sunday, the student government at Brandeis University voted down a resolution condemning Hamas and calling for the release of its hostages.

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Brandeis is 'anything but' bad for observant Jews

Nora Berman in Forward · 5 Jul 2023

Brandeis University, though not Orthodox, has been inclusive and accommodating for observant Jews.

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Brandeis University's 'anything but Orthodox' ad generates controversy

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 26 Jun 2023

Brandeis University is facing controversy over a new ad that has ruffled some feathers in the Orthodox Jewish community.

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Linda G. Mills, who made a film on her family's Holocaust experience, named NYU president

Adam Kovac in Forward · 16 Feb 2023

Linda G. Mills, a Jewish filmmaker and social work professor at New York University (NYU), has been named the university's first female president.

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