George Washington University

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George Washington U suspends Jewish Voice for Peace chapter as colleges prepare for resurgence of Israel protests

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 21 Aug

George Washington University has suspended its Jewish Voice for Peace chapter along with other pro-Palestinian student groups ahead of the new semester, citing concerns over potential campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Congress cancels hearing on George Washington U protests after police clear encampment and arrest demonstrators

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 8 May

Police in Washington, D.C. cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment from George Washington University, arresting 33 people before a Congressional hearing that was cancelled afterward.

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Ahead of hearing on DC's response to campus protests, questions arise about GOP chair's role in enabling antisemitism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 7 May

House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer is set to probe DC's response to campus protests, particularly at George Washington University, where pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with police.

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From the Newsletter | A Visit to the GW Protest Encampment

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 3 May

The text describes a visit to a student encampment at George Washington University, where pro-Palestinian demonstrations were taking place.

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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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Pro-Palestinian students project anti-Israel slogans on George Washington University library

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 25 Oct 2023

Pro-Palestinian students at George Washington University projected anti-Israel slogans on the university's library building.

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The DEI Complex Will Never Protect Jews

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 25 Oct 2023

The author argues that the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) complex in American higher education fails to protect Jewish students during times of crisis.

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Pogroms, Politics, and the Association for Jewish Studies

Daniel B. Schwartz in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Oct 2023

The author expresses disappointment with the statement released by the Association of Jewish Studies (AJS) following the recent violence in Israel.

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What the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism Means for Jewish College Students

People of the Pod · 10 Aug 2023

The U.S. National Strategy for Countering Antisemitism was released in May, but many college students may not be aware of its existence.

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GW clears student activist and club of wrongdoing in ‘F— Zionists’ postering

ARosenfeld in Forward · 19 Dec 2022

George Washington University has cleared the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter and its leader of any wrongdoing in an incident where anti-Zionist posters were placed outside the Hillel building on campus.

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Special Report: What it's really like to be Jewish at GW, a campus 'hotspot' of antisemitism

ARosenfeld in Forward · 21 Oct 2022

A report discusses the experiences of Jewish students at George Washington University, which has been described as a hotspot of antisemitism and hatred towards Israel.

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Bagels and Books: Ep. 294

Unorthodox · 11 Nov 2021

In this episode of Unorthodox, hosts Stephanie Butnick and Liel Leibowitz discuss Jewish-themed news while Mark Oppenheimer interviews novelist Alice McDermott about her Catholic faith and literary career, focusing on her acclaimed work 'Charming Billy' and her new essay collection.

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Jewish college students volunteer to help local seniors register for vaccine

Forward · 15 Feb 2021

The George Washington University Hillel and the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center have partnered to match student volunteers with older adults in need of help accessing COVID-19 vaccines.

0 History Israel

Not So Separate, Certainly Not Equal: A History of Partitions

Tel Aviv Review · 22 Oct 2018

Arie Dubnov, a history professor at George Washington University, delves into his book "Partitions: A Transnational of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separation" in an episode of the Tel Aviv Review.

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Not So Separate, Certainly Not Equal: A History of Partitions

Tel Aviv Review · 22 Oct 2018

Arie Dubnov, a professor at George Washington University, shares insights from his book "Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separation" in an episode of the Tel Aviv Review supported by The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute and the Israel Institute.

0 Politics Education

A New Wave Of Hardline Anti-BDS Tactics Are Targeting Students, And No One Knows Who’s Behind It

Forward · 2 Aug 2018

A wave of hardline tactics targeting students critical of Israel, particularly the BDS movement, has emerged with a secretive and aggressive approach.

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War & Peace & Judaism

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In "The Peace and Violence of Judaism," Robert Eisen reflects on the impact of religious conflicts, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the role Judaism has played in exacerbating or mitigating violence.

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