Tag: Campus Safety
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A Stanford University task force has detailed pervasive and harmful antisemitism on campus since October 7, with incidents ranging from social ostracization to direct acts of antisemitism against Jewish students.
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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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I'm an Israeli Columbia student. I never thought I'd be afraid to invite my parents to my graduation
An Israeli student at Columbia University expresses fear and discomfort due to rising anti-Israel sentiments on campus, leading to protests where Israeli students are demonized and calls for violence against Zionists are heard.
Jewish student leader Noa Fay from Columbia University discusses the rise of anti-Israel protests and antisemitism on college campuses, particularly at Columbia, where demonstrators have occupied buildings and targeted Jewish students.
Tensions have escalated at UCLA between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups, leading to violent clashes on campus.
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Tensions have escalated at UCLA as pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian activism clash on campus.
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Some Jewish students at the University of Southern California (USC) are questioning their safety and place on campus after the university canceled graduation ceremonies due to anti-Israel protests.
The article discusses concerns about rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism on American college campuses since October 7, as gathered from Reddit users.
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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.
Jewish students at Columbia and Yale were recently targeted with anti-Semitic attacks amid protests in support of Palestine.
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Rabbi Elie Buechler at Columbia University urged Jewish students to leave due to concerns about safety amidst ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Jewish high school students considering colleges are now factoring in real and perceived antisemitism on campuses following incidents like the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7 leading to increased anti-Zionist activism.
On March 11, 2024, a silent protest with 250 Jewish students, faculty, and allies took place at UC Berkeley to demand safety for Jews on campus following a recent violent incident.
Jewish students at Columbia University have faced a surge in antisemitic incidents since October 7, including harassment, physical assault, and online attacks, leading many to conceal their Jewish identity.
At Harvard University, Jewish students like Nitsan Machlis and Shabbos Kestenbaum have faced antisemitism and hostility, leading to feelings of being unwelcome and unsafe on campus.
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'You can't hide': Jewish student leader targeted at University of California multicultural center
The University of California Santa Barbara's multicultural center was recently targeted with signs condemning Zionism and specifically naming the Jewish student body president, Tessa Veksler.
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Why these are the most unsafe campuses for Jews in Canada: York, UofT, Concordia, UVic, Queen’s, UBC, TMU and Lethbridge
A recent study conducted by the Abraham Global Peace Initiative (AGPI) highlights a troubling increase in antisemitism on Canadian university campuses, particularly after Oct. 7.
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I tried to speak about a two-state solution at a university. The police had to evacuate me.
Jeffrey Blutinger, a professor at California State University, Long Beach, recounts being evacuated by police from a lecture at San Jose State University due to a mob of anti-Israel protesters disrupting the event.
This opinion piece discusses the issue of campus antisemitism and the question of whether certain speech should be protected under free speech or subject to disciplinary measures.
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Education Secretary Miguel Cardona finds campus antisemitism ‘repulsive.’ He told us what he’s doing about it.
Miguel Cardona, the Secretary of Education, has expressed his repulsion towards the normalization of antisemitism on college campuses.
The article discusses the rise of antisemitism in academia, specifically on college campuses.
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Closer Look-Threats on Campus // How seriously is anti-Semitic behavior on college campuses threatening Jewish students? Can anything be done about it?
Anti-Semitic behavior on college campuses is a serious threat to Jewish students.
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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.
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University presidents waffled in condemning calls for genocide. Jews are on our own as much as ever
The author discusses the contradiction between university presidents' condemnations of anti-Semitism in society, such as the events in Charlottesville, and their unwillingness to unequivocally condemn anti-Semitic hate speech on their own campuses.
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Criticism mounts against UPenn president after she declines to say calls for genocide of Jews constitute harassment
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized University of Pennsylvania's president, Liz Magill, for not outrightly denouncing calls for the genocide of Jews as violating the university's code of conduct.