Campus Protests

'USA! USA!': What happens when conservative students join with pro-Israel Jews

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 2 May

A recent incident at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, highlighted a new campus coalition of primarily young Jewish students actively opposing Gaza solidarity encampments and demonstrating in defense of Israel.

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Anatomy of a Moral Panic - The repressive machine currently arrayed against campus protests follows a familiar pattern.

Adam Haber and Matylda Figlerowicz in Jewish Currents · 2 May

Pro-Palestine student protests on college campuses are met with violent crackdowns, justified by some mainstream media as necessary to combat alleged antisemitism.

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Former Dartmouth Jewish studies chair thrown to the ground by police as 90 protesters are arrested

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 2 May

During a pro-Palestinian encampment protest at Dartmouth College, a former chair of the Jewish Studies department, Annelise Orleck, was thrown to the ground and arrested by police along with 90 other protesters.

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Is McCarthyism Alive and Well on Capitol Hill?

Dan Freedman in Moment · 2 May

The article explores whether McCarthyism is present in Capitol Hill today, particularly in relation to recent congressional hearings on campus antisemitism.

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Normal Kids Get F*cked

Ani Wilcenski in Tablet · 2 May

A recent incident at UNC Chapel Hill involving fraternity brothers harassed by anti-Israel protesters as they hoisted the American flag has sparked online support and nearly $400,000 in donations for the fraternity.

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Biden to deliver speech at US Holocaust museum ceremony on Yom HaShoah as campus protests roil nation

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 1 May

President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on Yom HaShoah at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, addressing a rise in antisemitism and campus protests.

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'The campus wars over Gaza suck. But they are not a violent, antisemitic nightmare'

Haaretz Weekly · 1 May

Discussing the complex political and humanitarian issues surrounding the Gaza conflict, the podcast features insights from Ayelet Waldman about protests and aid efforts, and Amos Harel's assessment of strained Israel-US relations in negotiations with Hamas.

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‘Huge win’: Brown University protesters reach an agreement to dismantle encampment

Mira Fox in Forward · 30 Apr

Student protesters at Brown University have agreed to dismantle their encampment after securing concessions from the administration, including the opportunity to present their case for divestment from Israel to the university's investment oversight board.

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Israelis see antisemitism — and foreign interests — as fueling campus protests

Susan Greene in Forward · 28 Apr

Israeli observers, including officials and individuals, perceive protests on American campuses as driven by antisemitism rather than genuine concern for Palestinians.

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Israelis see antisemitism — and foreign interests — as fueling campus protests

Susan Greene in Forward · 28 Apr

Israeli observers, including Fleur Hassan and Yana Naftalieva, view recent protests on American campuses as fueled by antisemitism rather than genuine concern for Palestinians.

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The Campus Protests Make Me Uncomfortable. And They Fill Me with Hope.

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 28 Apr

A Columbia University discussion featuring students Ilan Cohen and Gabi Frants delves into the campus protests sweeping the nation, particularly focusing on the Palestinian liberation movement and its impact on American Jews.

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ADL chief backs campus crackdowns. As a student, he stood up for free speech — even by antisemites

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 27 Apr

As a student at Tufts University in 1992 and now the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, Jonathan Greenblatt has shown a shift in his approach to free speech and combating antisemitism.

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'All we can do is type': A student journalist on covering the crackdown on campus protests

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 26 Apr

Anika Arora Seth, the editor-in-chief of the Yale Daily News, found herself in the midst of covering the arrest of pro-Palestinian student protesters on her campus, highlighting the essential role student journalists play in such situations.

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Israeli American professor to be honored at Columbia commencement amid campus protests

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 26 Apr

Columbia University is set to honor an Israeli American computer science professor and an entrepreneur with Israeli ties at its upcoming commencement, amidst campus protests over Israel-Palestine issues.

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Extremist rhetoric escalates among campus anti-Israel protesters

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 26 Apr

Extremist rhetoric and actions have escalated among campus anti-Israel protesters, particularly at Columbia University and New York University, where student organizers have been promoting violence against Zionists.

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'A culture of harassment': Hillel's CEO sees trouble for Jews in new spate of campus clashes

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 23 Apr

Protests on American college campuses have intensified, with students establishing encampments, leading to clashes and arrests.

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‘For the first time people were truly afraid’: Antisemitism hits boiling point at Columbia U

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider · 21 Apr

Antisemitism escalated to a boiling point at Columbia University, with incidents of harassment, threats, and physical assault against Jewish students, prompting a statement from the White House condemning the intimidation.

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Princeton joins list of Ivy Leagues under Title VI antisemitism investigation, against the wishes of its Jewish leaders

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 10 Apr

Princeton University is now under investigation for allegations of antisemitism following complaints about pro-Palestinian protests on campus.

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Who's Afraid of the 'Uncommitted'?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 28 Feb

The podcast discusses the recent Michigan 'Uncommitted' campaign results, which showed minimal impact on Joe Biden's standing, suggesting his fears about losing support over his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict were overblown.

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‘I don’t belong’: A Jewish student leaves Occidental College over wartime protests

Stewart Ain in Forward · 13 Jan

An anonymous Jewish student at Occidental College in Los Angeles has decided not to return for the spring semester due to the anti-Israel and antisemitic views expressed by much of the student body and faculty following a Hamas terror attack on Israel.

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Jewish groups confront new questions: What counts as calling for genocide? And how should it be punished?

BCohen in Forward · 14 Dec 2023

In response to a congressional hearing, Jewish and pro-Israel groups are grappling with questions about what constitutes a call for genocide and how it should be punished.

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University of Texas instructors suspended for expressing support for Palestinian cause in student message

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 12 Dec 2023

Teaching assistants at the University of Texas were suspended for expressing support for the Palestinian cause and offering mental health resources to students upset about the war in Gaza.

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Antisemitism. Everywhere.

Call Me Back · 1 Nov 2023

This episode of Call Me Back, featuring Yossi Klein Halevi, delves into the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents following the October 7th attack on Israel and examines the historical roots and adaptation of antisemitism through time.

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