Higher Education

Will Trump's efforts to fight antisemitism help degrade democracy?

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 15 Nov

Emily Tamkin critiques Donald Trump's recent pledges to combat antisemitism, suggesting that his strategies may undermine democratic institutions such as free speech and academic freedom.

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Encouraging Debate, Not Settling It

Sapir · 1 Nov

Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, discusses his commitment to fostering a campus culture rooted in inquiry and reason, amid growing disenchantment with higher education in the U.S. Diermeier emphasizes the importance of free speech, institutional neutrality, and reasoned debate to counteract perceived ideological drift in universities, particularly in light of political tensions and calls for universities to take a stand on controversial issues.

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Religious Diversity Can Reform Our Campuses

Sapir · 1 Nov

Higher education is at a crossroads with significant enrollment declines, financial challenges, and a culture of self-censorship impeding genuine discourse on campuses.

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Boycotts: The Case for Raising Our Voices

Sapir · 1 Nov

The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel has largely failed economically, with foreign investment in Israel significantly increasing.

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Boycotts: The Threat to Academic Freedom

Sapir · 1 Nov

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) recently shifted its stance, endorsing academic boycotts under certain conditions, sparking a debate over the definition and limits of academic freedom.

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Consumer Culture Has No Place at College

Sapir · 1 Nov

The article delves into how consumer culture has infiltrated and diluted the mission of modern universities, shifting focus from genuine educational pursuits to transactional exchanges between students and institutions.

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Editor’s Note

Sapir · 1 Nov

Amidst ongoing debates on the state of higher education, the article revisits criticisms against universities historically viewed as bastions of intellectual and social advancement, but now plagued by issues concerning social mobility, academic integrity, and political neutrality.

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Some universities agreed to consider divesting from Israel — but aren’t giving protesters what they wanted

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 24 Sep

The University of Washington's Board of Regents faced significant protests when they attempted to address a proposal regarding Israel divestment, reflecting heightened tensions over campus divestment movements against Israel.

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How Harvard Divinity Teaches Hate

Robert L. Friedman in The Free Press · 23 Sep

Harvard Divinity School, esteemed for its religious pluralism and as a hub for theological thought, is critiqued by student Robert L. Friedman for harboring underlying currents of contemporary antisemitism.

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Professor Shai Davidai Assigns Grades to Top Universities

Israel: State of a Nation · 17 Sep

In this engaging analysis, Professor Shai Davidai evaluates several leading U.S. universities based on various criteria, likely considering academic excellence, inclusivity, and cultural contributions.

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A responsibility to our past, our present and our future

eJewishPhilanthropy · 13 Sep

Joel Citron reflects on the rising antisemitism on college campuses as Jewish students face protests and hostility linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Marc Novicoff on Why Elite Colleges Were More Likely to Protest Israel

Tikvah · 13 Sep

Marc Novicoff discusses his findings on why protests against Israel were more prevalent at elite U.S. colleges, correlating protest activity with the wealth and prestige of the student bodies.

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Jewish donors and the case for CUNY

eJewishPhilanthropy · 28 Aug

The article discusses the potential of redirecting financial support from Jewish donors, who have distanced themselves from Ivy League institutions, towards the City University of New York (CUNY).

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Oxford is having a cruel laugh at the expense of Jewish students

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Aug

The article sheds light on the troubling situation faced by Jewish students at Oxford University, where rampant antisemitism has gone unaddressed by university administration.

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If Jewish students wanted to sue Oxford, they’d have a strong case

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Aug

A letter signed by a group of Jewish and non-Jewish Oxford academics, students, and alumni reported numerous incidents of harassment, bullying, and intimidation targeting Jewish and Israeli students at the university.

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The government was right to ditch the free speech act – but for all the wrong reasons

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Aug

The UJS and the Antisemitism Policy Trust praised the government's decision to suspend or cancel the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, which aimed to protect free speech rights on university campuses, citing concerns that it could lead to a more hostile environment for Jewish students due to the legality of certain antisemitic speech.

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The government was right to drop the Freedom of Speech Act

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Aug

Bridget Phillipson, the Secretary of State for Education, made the right decision to halt the commencement of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, which aimed to protect freedom of expression on university campuses.

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American Jews & Our Universities: Back to Basics

Josh Feigelson in Sources · 30 Jun

This article examines the historical and cultural connections between American Jews and higher education, using both statistical insights and historical perspectives.

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Jewish community professionals find leadership training and support in unique MA program

Zev Stub in JTA · 26 Jun

The Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership in Chicago offers a unique Masters of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies (MAJPS) program designed to support Jewish community professionals with skills, leadership training, and a strong network.

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In the campus protests, Jews got outorganized

Daniel Smokler in Forward · 7 Jun

The text discusses how the pro-Palestine movement has excelled in organizing on college campuses compared to Jewish groups, highlighting the need for liberal Zionists to learn from their tactics.

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I Found Judaism at Columbia University Amid All the Anti-Semitism

Chabad.org · 28 May

A woman named Cecile, now known as Sara, discovered her connection to Judaism while facing anti-Semitism during her time at Columbia University.

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Why a Harvard rabbi walked off the stage at commencement

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 24 May

Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi of Chabad at Harvard walked off the stage during the university's commencement after feeling that the ceremony had slandered Israel and Jews, particularly when Nobel Prize-winning speaker Maria Ressa made remarks that sounded antisemitic to him.

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The Roosting Chickens of Charedi Education

Emes Ve-Emunah · 24 May

In the realm of Charedi Jewish education, a financial crisis is currently affecting schools across the U.S., with a shortage of big donors and many parents unable to pay full tuition.

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In Michigan, Boston and elsewhere, pro-Palestinian protesters assert themselves at college graduations

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 6 May

Pro-Palestinian protesters made their presence known at college graduation ceremonies in Michigan, Boston, and other locations, unfurling Palestinian flags, engaging in symbolic actions, and delivering speeches critical of Israel.

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Jews and Universities: A History of Resilience

Jewish History Lectures · 26 Apr

This video provides historical insight into the relationship between Jews and higher education.

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