Tag: Jewish Students

The union representing workers at the University of California system has voted to authorize a strike in response to the handling of pro-Palestinian protests on campuses.
In May 2024, a City University of New York (CUNY) college canceled Hillel events marking Israel's Memorial and Independence Days due to security concerns amidst anti-Israel protests.
A branch of the City University of New York (CUNY) recently canceled an Israeli Memorial Day event organized by Hillel at Kingsborough Community College due to security concerns amidst anti-Israel protests.
The article discusses the diversity of Jewish student experiences on college campuses during times of protests, highlighting that Jewish students, like the broader Jewish community, are not a monolithic group.
Dr. Harold Behr, a retired child psychiatrist, highlights that the current wave of student protests surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on university campuses reflects the adolescent need for certainty and belonging.
A recent survey conducted by Hillel International found that Jewish students on college campuses feel less safe due to pro-Palestinian encampments and protests, with many citing instances of antisemitic rhetoric and feeling the need to hide their Jewish identity.
At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, tensions have escalated between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel student activists, particularly evident at a recent protest on Library Mall.
Israeli colleges, with a mix of Jewish and Arab students, have managed to remain calm despite the conflict in Gaza, contrasting with the unrest on US campuses.
Jewish students on campus are invited to share snapshots of their Jewish campus life this spring by submitting a photograph and a caption of under 100 words through Lilith and New Voices Magazine.
At Washington University, two Jewish seniors, Emma Platt and Lila Steinbach, both with deep Jewish backgrounds, shared a sense of loss amidst campus tensions over Israel and Palestine.
The text discusses the troubling rise of antisemitism at Trinity College Dublin, with the author highlighting a disturbing shift in the institution's culture towards Jewish students and staff.
At The New School, a campus rabbi, Louisa Solomon, stands out as an anti-Zionist figure supporting students in pro-Palestinian activism, leading traditional Jewish events with a politically charged twist.
In response to a rise in antisemitism targeting British Jews on campuses following a terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is actively engaging with educational institutions and the Jewish community to address the issue.
Over 400 Jewish students at Columbia University have signed an open letter defending their support for Israel and expressing concerns about harassment they faced during pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Jewish students at Columbia University penned a message, emphasizing their pride in their Jewish identity and their support for Zionism as part of their heritage and connection to Israel.
Jewish students from various campuses are rejecting claims that student encampments for Gaza are antisemitic or pose a threat to Jewish safety.
The video showcases the growing sense of Jewish pride among students at McGill University in Montreal, as they embrace and celebrate their identity and Judaism.
Amid campus unrest and anti-Israel sentiments, a parent discusses the impact on choosing colleges for her children, emphasizing the importance of not shying away from schools with protests but rather seeking environments where Jewish identity is accepted.
Amidst recent protests at Columbia University and rising antisemitism, the importance of Jewish identity and pride is highlighted.
Frat boys at the University of North Carolina gained attention for defending the American flag amid pro-Palestine protests, embodying a patriotic stance.
The text discusses the rise of anti-Semitic sentiments within British universities, with Jewish students facing bullying, discrimination, and pressure to hide their identities and opinions.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at MIT retook an encampment following disputes about divestment from Israel.
The text describes a Jewish mother's concerns about the anti-Israel sentiment on her son's campus at Northwestern University, where pro-Palestinian protesters have been vocal.
The Robert Kraft Foundation to Combat Antisemitism will air a 30-second ad during NBA playoff games condemning antisemitism at recent campus protests, displaying images of hate alongside peaceful protest visuals.
The text discusses the rise of pro-Hamas demonstrations on college campuses and the potential anti-Semitic implications associated with these protests.