Jewish Groups

More than 55 Jewish groups come out against terrorism bill that could threaten nonprofits

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 21 Nov

In a controversial move, over 55 centrist and progressive Jewish organizations have united in opposition to the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, fearing it could give the US Treasury excessive power to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed as terrorist-affiliated without substantial evidence.

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White House, Ohio governor condemn neo-Nazi rally in downtown Columbus

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 18 Nov

A neo-Nazi rally in Columbus, Ohio, involving masked individuals waving Nazi flags and spreading antisemitic rhetoric, has been widely condemned by various officials, including the White House and Ohio's Republican Governor Mike DeWine.

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U of Maryland must let pro-Palestinian student group hold an Oct. 7 event, judge rules

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 1 Oct

A federal judge has ruled that the University of Maryland must allow a pro-Palestinian student group, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), to hold a campus event on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

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U of Maryland won’t allow pro-Palestinian group to hold event on Oct. 7 after first permitting it

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 3 Sep

The University of Maryland stopped a pro-Palestinian group from holding an event on October 7, marking the anniversary of attacks in Israel, after Jewish groups expressed concerns of it glorifying violence.

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Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 16 Aug

Jewish groups in Pittsburgh are working to block a referendum that would require the city to boycott companies doing business with Israel.

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Major Jewish groups want 'Zionist' to be a protected class on campus

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 6 Aug

Major Jewish organizations, including Hillel International and the Anti-Defamation League, have jointly released guidelines advocating for the protection of Zionist students on college campuses to combat perceived antisemitism.

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‘Apology not accepted’: Behind Jewish groups’ furor over Canada’s new human rights commissioner

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Jul

The episode discusses the controversy surrounding Birju Dattani's appointment as Canada's chief human rights commissioner, which has drawn ire from Jewish groups due to his past anti-Israel comments and associations.

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Will UofT’s encampment be allowed to stay up? An Ontario court is ruling soon—here’s what you should know

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 24 Jun

The episode discusses the ongoing legal battle over a pro-Palestinian tent city at the University of Toronto, highlighting its impact on students, university policies, and broader societal implications.

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U of Minnesota backtracks on Holocaust Center hire who accused Israel of genocide

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 11 Jun

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.

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Some Jewish groups protest Biden’s executive order on immigration, but others are staying silent

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 6 Jun

Some Jewish groups have criticized President Biden's executive order closing the U.S.-Mexico border to asylum seekers, noting the historical parallels with past refusals of Jewish refugees.

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Jewish groups decry Chicago alderman for seeking ‘anti zionist’ pediatrician on Facebook

Debrah Miszak in Forward · 23 May

Jewish groups in Chicago are criticizing Alderman Rossana Rodriguez for her request for an anti-Zionist pediatrician on her personal Facebook page, with calls for her resignation due to discriminatory behavior.

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Longtime Israel critic loses Indiana Republican House primary after campaign by Jewish groups

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 8 May

Former Indiana congressman John Hostettler, a critic of Israel, lost the Republican House primary to state Senator Mark Messmer after Jewish groups like the Republican Jewish Coalition and AIPAC supported Messmer, spending $1 million on ads.

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USC cancels graduation amid tumult over Israel and Gaza

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 25 Apr

The University of Southern California (USC) canceled its primary May graduation ceremony due to safety concerns following protests and arrests related to the cancellation of a speech by a Muslim American valedictorian whose views on Israel sparked controversy.

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USC: Don’t blame Jews for canceling your valedictorian

Rob Eshman in Forward · 17 Apr

The University of Southern California faced controversy after rescinding the invitation for Asna Tabassum to speak at graduation due to security threats.

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U of British Columbia student union rejects vote to boot Hillel from campus after Jewish groups sound alarm

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 1 Mar

The student government leaders at the University of British Columbia rejected a proposal to remove Hillel from campus after facing backlash from Vancouver Jewish groups.

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Search our database of Title VI discrimination investigations at schools and colleges since Oct. 7

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 29 Feb

Following reports of increased antisemitism post-Israel-Hamas war in October, the White House emphasized Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to combat discrimination at federally funded schools.

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Jewish groups are fighting a new Texas law that allows unlicensed chaplains to replace school guidance counselors

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 20 Feb

Jewish groups are opposing a new Texas law that allows unlicensed chaplains to replace licensed guidance counselors in public schools, with each school board having to decide on the shift by March 1.

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Tom Suozzi beats Israeli-American Orthodox Jew Mazi Pilip in closely-watched NY congressional election

Ben Sales in JTA · 14 Feb

Tom Suozzi, a Democrat, won the closely-watched election in New York's congressional district, defeating Republican Mazi Pilip, an Israeli-American Orthodox Jew originally from Ethiopia.

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House of Representatives narrowly votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 14 Feb

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to address the influx of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

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In 2nd attempt, US House votes to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 14 Feb

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on party lines, with some Jewish groups expressing concern over the use of antisemitic rhetoric during the hearings.

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Israel aid debate revealed differences among Jewish groups over immigration

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 8 Feb

The debate over providing emergency military aid to Israel in Congress has revealed divisions among Jewish groups regarding immigration reform.

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Impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, opposed by coalition of Jewish groups, narrowly fails

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 7 Feb

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted against impeaching Alejandro Mayorkas, the Jewish Homeland Security Secretary, after a process that Jewish groups and the White House said was marred by antisemitism.

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Jewish groups object to GOP’s treatment of Muslim candidate for Court of Appeals seat

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 27 Dec 2023

Several national Jewish groups have come to the defense of Muslim judicial nominee Adeel Mangi, who faced intense questioning from Republican senators during his confirmation hearing for his association with a center that made controversial statements about Israel and terrorism.

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Vermont Jewish groups condemn shooting of 3 Palestinian students being investigated as a hate crime

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 27 Nov 2023

In Burlington, Vermont, three Palestinian college students were shot, with the incident being investigated as a possible hate crime.

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SJP Still Deserves Freedom of Speech

Sapir · 1 Nov 2023

In this article, the authors argue that while they condemn the expressions of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapters that support Hamas and engage in hateful rhetoric, they also defend their right to freedom of speech.

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