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Tag: Honorary Degree

0 Communities Politics

Isaac Herzog cancels attendance at JTS commencement, which some students protested

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 14 May

Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel, has canceled his planned appearance at the Jewish Theological Seminary's (JTS) commencement, where he was set to deliver the address.

0 Education Politics

Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s selection as JTS commencement speaker roils graduating class

Louis Keene in Forward · 1 May

Controversy has arisen at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) as a group of students and alumni petition to disinvite Israeli President Isaac Herzog from delivering the commencement address and receiving an honorary degree.

0 Antisemitism Education

Arnie Aberman will return his honorary UofT degree over the school’s handling of antisemitism

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 17 Sep 2024

Dr. Arnie Aberman, a distinguished former medical school leader at the University of Toronto, plans to return his honorary degree in protest against the university's handling of antisemitism and anti-Israel actions on campus.

0 Antisemitism Education

Arnie Aberman will return his honorary UofT degree over the school’s handling of antisemitism

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 17 Sep 2024

Dr. Arnie Aberman, a prominent Toronto physician, plans to return his honorary degree to protest the University of Toronto's handling of rising antisemitism on campus, particularly in response to a pro-Palestinian encampment.