Tag: Columbia University

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized protesters at Columbia University, accusing them of being antisemitic and calling for the annihilation of Israel.
Protests on American college campuses have intensified, with students establishing encampments, leading to clashes and arrests.
A Jewish Israeli professor at Columbia University, Shai Davidai, was barred from the campus after trying to lead a pro-Jewish rally while a pro-Hamas tent city with 200 protesters was allowed.
Columbia University is in turmoil as protests led by pro-Palestinian supporters have caused chaos on campus, with clashes between different groups of students amplifying tensions.
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.
Amid rising antisemitism on college campuses like Columbia and Yale, Jewish students have faced verbal and physical attacks, including being told to go back to Poland and being assaulted with a Palestinian flag.
The article discusses Edward Said's views on Israel and the influence of those views on academia and activism, particularly at Columbia University.
Jewish billionaire donor Robert Kraft announced he would stop supporting Columbia University following anti-Israel protests on campus, leading to safety concerns and all classes being moved online.
Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, a prominent Palestinian-Israeli professor, has faced arrest and harassment by Israeli authorities for her outspoken criticism of Israeli state practices.
Columbia University and New York City leadership's failure to address the recent campus siege and threats to Jews is seen as a result of decades of academic decline.
The discussion examines the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, particularly focusing on the work of Dr. Musallam Abu Khalil, a UNRWA doctor running a primary care clinic in a refugee camp.
The text discusses the presence of militant pro-Hamas sentiments at Columbia University's Gaza solidarity encampment, highlighting chants against Jews and the glorification of violence.
Jewish students at Columbia and Yale were recently targeted with anti-Semitic attacks amid protests in support of Palestine.
The text describes a Jewish student's experiences at Columbia University amid protests in support of Palestine.
Rabbi Elie Buechler at Columbia University urged Jewish students to leave due to concerns about safety amidst ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Amid anti-war protests at Columbia University, Jewish students received conflicting advice on whether to stay on campus during Passover.
"Future of Jewish" is a newsletter discussing various events in the Jewish world, including rising anti-Israel sentiments and incidents like desecration at a Jewish deli in Toronto, protests against Israel in universities, and biased views against Israel on social media platforms.
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.
Nemat Minouche Shafik, a baroness, economist, immigrant, and Muslim American, is facing criticism as the president of Columbia University amidst turmoil over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus.
Columbia University saw mass arrests of over 100 students and two legal observers after a pro-Palestinian protest was cleared by the New York police department, at the request of the university's president following a Congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Jewish students at Columbia University, including those at Barnard College, have been feeling discomfort and isolation following recent unrest on campus, including protests calling for divestment from Israel and clashes between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups.
Jonathan Schanzer discusses the Israeli strike on Iran and its potential impact on deterrence in the Middle East, suggesting it could be a significant moment in the region's history.
A mass protest erupted at Columbia University over the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to more than 100 arrests and student suspensions.
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.
In a discussion about antisemitism on college campuses, the responses of university presidents to whether calling for the genocide of Jews violates codes of conduct have raised concerns.