In a time of deep schisms within the Jewish community, there is a call for holding conflicts with empathy and understanding to maintain relationships.

The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College has seen a significant number of students expressing anti-Zionist views, causing distress and departure for some students who felt isolated and silenced in expressing support for Israel.

Columbia University's president, Nemat Shafik, released a video addressing the decision to involve New York City police in clearing protesters who occupied Hamilton Hall.

The article discusses the author's experience teaching a course on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at Rutgers University, highlighting the diversity of students engaging with challenging topics despite external pressure to avoid such discussions.