Higher Education

0 Politics Israel

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.

0 Antisemitism Education

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.

0 Education Culture

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.

0 Antisemitism Education

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.

0 Politics Education

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.

0 Education Communities

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.

0 Education Antisemitism

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.

0 Education Antisemitism

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.

0 Education Communities

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.

0 Education Leadership

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.

0 Communities Education

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.

0 Antisemitism Education

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.

0 Education Antisemitism

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.

0 Education Communities

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.

0 Education Politics

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.

0 Education History

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.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Horrors at Columbia

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 Apr

At Columbia University, escalating anti-Semitic protests have highlighted longstanding academic issues, prompting discussions on safety, enforcement, and higher education's ideological shifts.

0 Education Politics

What to know as Columbia U president Nemat Shafik testifies to Congress about antisemitism on her campus

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Apr

Columbia University President Nemat Shafik testified before Congress about antisemitism on her campus, following tensions related to the Israel-Hamas war.

0 Education

I Didn't Find G-d in Harvard

Chabad.org · 16 Apr

A woman recounts her spiritual journey from feeling lost in Singapore and at Harvard to ultimately converting to Judaism and exploring the Jewish perspective on leading a meaningful life.

0 Politics Education

Abby Schachter: Wanting More College Involvement in Society

Moment in Moment · 16 Apr

In an interview with Abby Schachter, an Orthodox Jew and Republican academic program manager, she expresses concerns about the Democratic Party moving away from its historically pro-Israel stance and emphasizes the need for Jews to form different social and political coalitions.

0 Politics Education

Blue Morning

Michael Lind in Tablet · 16 Apr

In "Where Have All the Democrats Gone?" by John Judis and Ruy Texeira, the authors critique the Democratic Party's approach of potentially ignoring working-class white voters, suggesting that Joe Biden's unpopularity and policy issues might impact the party.

0 Antisemitism Education

Jew Hatred Is Not the Problem at Penn (or Other Universities). Radicalism Is.

Tony Fels in Tablet · 1 Apr

The discussion focuses on the recent controversies at the University of Pennsylvania regarding antisemitism and the broader issue of radicalism on university campuses.

0 Education Antisemitism

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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