The University of Minnesota initially selected an Israeli scholar, Raz Segal, who accused Israel of genocide as the new director of its Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, sparking backlash from Jewish groups and prompting board resignations.

In a recent pro-Israel parade in New York and a rally in Tel Aviv, divergent perspectives on bringing hostages home were highlighted.

Jewish leaders have condemned the vandalism of the iconic OY/YO sculpture at the Brooklyn Museum by protesters who defaced it with pro-Palestinian graffiti during a demonstration.

During New York's annual Israel Parade, the traditional festive atmosphere was replaced by chants of "Bring them home" in a show of solidarity for hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Israeli protesters in New York, including prominent community members and activists, have expressed opposition to the participation of Israeli government officials, particularly from Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition, in the annual Israel parade.

In the 1990s, a significant shift occurred in American Jewish priorities where attention turned from external threats to internal challenges within the community.

The Israel parade on Fifth Avenue this year will emphasize solidarity and security over celebration, with the theme of "Bring them home" calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas.

The University of Washington recently reached an agreement with anti-Israel activists to dismantle their quad encampment after the university president condemned certain rhetoric as vile and antisemitic.

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The president of Sonoma State University in California, after agreeing to an academic boycott of Israel and other concessions to pro-Palestinian protesters on campus, was placed on leave following backlash and suspension for insubordination.

A middle school teacher in Connecticut was suspended for a lesson on the Holocaust that involved asking students to draw a swastika, list positive things about Hitler, and comment on a "cute" baby photo of him.

University of Minnesota's board meeting saw a dialogue on divesting from Israel following negotiations with protesters.

Holocaust survivors Jacob and Hedy Weiss, along with NYC Council members, participated in a model Passover seder to promote unity and solidarity amidst heightened tensions.

Efforts to challenge anti-Israel activity expanding from campuses to communities in the U.S. have been met with grassroots resistance.

Ruth Fein, a pioneering figure in the Boston Jewish community, passed away at the age of 96.

Mark Treyger, the CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), plans to address the rise in antisemitism through education.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who is Jewish, vetoed a resolution endorsing a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, calling it one-sided and divisive.

The Edina Public Schools in Minnesota are facing a federal investigation for alleged Islamophobic discrimination.

Congressman Ritchie Torres, a Democrat from New York, has consistently defended Israel, even more so after the attacks of October 7th.

Ritchie Torres, a Democratic congressman and staunch ally of Israel, received a warm welcome at SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox Jewish school in the Bronx.

The Ukrainian Catholic Church in Philadelphia has announced plans to temporarily cover a controversial monument in St. Marys Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be visiting Israel next week, his first trip to the country since taking office.

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, a newcomer to Jewish communal issues, is touting her progressive pro-Israel credentials in her bid to succeed Sen. Cardin in Maryland.

Nancy Greer, the current CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, will be retiring this fall and will be succeeded by Solly Kane, the executive director of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Camps.

The annual Celebrate Israel parade in New York City showcased Israel's judicial strife, as more than 40,000 people marched down Fifth Avenue amidst political upheaval over the government's proposed judicial overhaul.