Harvard University

Anti-Defamation League blasts Ivy League in annual campus report card

Debrah Miszak in Forward · 11 Apr

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card, giving A grades to Brandeis University and Elon University for their support of Jewish student life.

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Pro-Palestine group at Harvard organizes student referendum on Israel divestment

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 11 Apr

A pro-Palestine group at Harvard is organizing a student referendum proposing the university's divestment from institutions associated with Israel, citing opposition to Israel's actions in Palestine and Gaza.

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Leading American medical journal faces down its own history of endorsing Nazi race science

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 3 Apr

The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) has acknowledged its past endorsements of Nazi medical practices and slow response to Nazi Germany's antisemitic abuses in a historical retrospective.

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Meet the playwright who doesn’t think free speech is sacred

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Mar

Playwright Paul Grellong's drama "Power of Sail" tackles the theme of platforming extremists on university campuses, exploring the blurred lines between free speech and hate speech.

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Voices from Campus: Harvard

Isaac Ohrenstein in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

Jewish students at Harvard University are experiencing challenges post-October 7, facing a mix of antisemitism and ignorance surrounding Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Harvard, SNCC, and an Antisemitic Cartoon

Sara Yael Hirschhorn in Jewish Review of Books · 6 Mar

Harvard student groups posted an antisemitic cartoon featuring a Star of David, dollar sign, and nooses on Instagram, sparking outrage and apologies for the image's use.

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Speaking Up about Anti-Semitism at Harvard

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 6 Mar

Orthodox Jewish student Shabbos Kestenbaum recently testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee about anti-Semitism on college campuses.

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What It’s Like to Be Jewish at Harvard Among Antisemites and Hamas Supporters

People of the Pod · 29 Feb

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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Amid turmoil over antisemitism and a decline in donations, Harvard mulls a bond sale

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 27 Feb

Harvard University, facing a decline in donations due to its handling of antisemitism issues on campus, is considering a $1.65 billion bond sale despite high interest rates and potential debt increase.

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Universities Are Making Us Dumber

Sergiu Klainerman in Tablet · 27 Feb

The text discusses concerns about the decline in academic standards and intellectual diversity at elite universities like Harvard, Penn, and MIT due to the influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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Why did the co-chair of Harvard’s antisemitism task force resign?

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 26 Feb

Harvard Business School professor Raffaella Sadun resigned from the university's antisemitism task force after just five weeks, reportedly due to frustration over the university's reluctance to commit to implementing the task force's recommendations.

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Harvard pro-Palestinian faculty group apologizes for sharing post with antisemitic image

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 20 Feb

A pro-Palestinian faculty group at Harvard University apologized for sharing an image deemed antisemitic, featuring a hand with a Star of David and a dollar sign holding Muhammad Ali and an Egyptian leader in a noose.

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Congressional committee issues subpoenas to Harvard, stepping up investigation into campus antisemitism

Luke Tress in Forward · 16 Feb

A congressional committee has issued subpoenas to Harvard University leaders demanding documents related to the handling of antisemitism on campus, specifically targeting discrimination against Jews and Israelis.

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A federal investigation at Harvard will probe whether pro-Palestinian students face harassment

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 7 Feb

Harvard University is facing a federal investigation to determine if it has done enough to prevent harassment of Palestinian students and their allies.

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Feds to probe Harvard’s response to harassment of pro-Palestinian students

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 7 Feb

The federal Department of Education is launching an investigation into Harvard University's response to harassment of Palestinian students and their allies on campus.

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Harvard’s Derek Penslar Helps Make the World Safer for Antisemitism

David Mikics in Tablet · 31 Jan

Harvard University appointed Derek Penslar, a professor of Jewish history, as co-chair of its Presidential Task Force on Combating Antisemitism.

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After leading calls to oust Harvard’s president, Jewish critics take aim at Jewish scholar heading antisemitism task force

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 22 Jan

Jewish critics of Harvard University are opposing the appointment of Jewish studies professor Derek Penslar as co-chair of the school's new antisemitism task force.

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Jewish Scholars vs. Jewish Donors on Antisemitism

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 22 Jan

This text discusses the divide among American Jews regarding the definition of antisemitism and the role of scholars and donors in shaping this discourse.

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Gay Is Gone // And the race card is dutifully played

Avi Shafran in Ami · 10 Jan

Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, has announced her resignation after facing criticism for her response to anti-Israel and anti-Semitic sentiments on campus.

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Can the Spread of DEI Be Reversed?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 9 Jan

The article discusses the decline of American higher education and the spread of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) ideology on college campuses.

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The Graves of Academe

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Jan

The episode examines Claudine Gay's response to her ousting as Harvard president, reflecting on issues within academic leadership and institutional diversity efforts.

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Claudine Gay’s resignation from Harvard was necessary but insufficient

Peter Fox in Forward · 3 Jan

Claudine Gay, the first Black woman to serve as president of Harvard, has resigned following controversy over her testimony on campus antisemitism policies.

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How culture warriors weaponized Jewish grief and forced Harvard’s president to resign

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 2 Jan

Claudine Gay, the former president of Harvard University, resigned after facing criticism and calls for her resignation from both pro-Israel donors and conservative activists.

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Claudine Gay resigns from Harvard, weeks after contentious antisemitism hearing

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 2 Jan

Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, has resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and criticism of her handling of allegations of antisemitism at the school.

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Unintentional Antisemites: Why Obama and Harvard's President Tolerate Jew-Hate

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 29 Dec 2023

The article discusses the issue of unintentional antisemitism among prominent individuals, highlighting Barack Obama and Harvard's President Claudine Gay as examples.

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