Tag: Jewish Students

Some political figures are calling for punitive actions against Columbia University due to perceived antisemitism, such as cutting off federal funding, which could harm many Jewish students who rely on financial aid.
Rabbi Menachem Creditor, the songwriter of the popular tune "Olam Chesed Yibaneh," is upset that his song is being used by students at campus pro-Palestinian protests, including at Yale University.
Yom HaShoah serves as a time for the Jewish community to unite in remembrance of the Holocaust's victims and the ongoing fight against antisemitism.
Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the United States have led to hundreds of student arrests, clashes with authorities, and disruptions to campus activities, such as the cancellation of graduation ceremonies and valedictorian speeches.
The article discusses concerns about rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism on American college campuses since October 7, as gathered from Reddit users.
Brandeis University, responding to campus anti-Israel protests that have created a distressing environment for Jewish and pro-Israel students, has extended its transfer application deadline to appeal to students dissatisfied with their current university's responses to such unrest.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized protesters at Columbia University, accusing them of being antisemitic and calling for the annihilation of Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Columbia University, accusing it of being overrun by anti-Semitic mobs that threaten Jewish students and faculty, likening the situation to 1930s Germany.
Protests on American college campuses have intensified, with students establishing encampments, leading to clashes and arrests.
Columbia University is in turmoil as protests led by pro-Palestinian supporters have caused chaos on campus, with clashes between different groups of students amplifying tensions.
Pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University saw Israeli professor Shai Davidai barred from campus, as Jewish members of Congress demanded action to protect Jewish students.
Amid rising antisemitism on college campuses like Columbia and Yale, Jewish students have faced verbal and physical attacks, including being told to go back to Poland and being assaulted with a Palestinian flag.
Jewish billionaire donor Robert Kraft announced he would stop supporting Columbia University following anti-Israel protests on campus, leading to safety concerns and all classes being moved online.
Jewish students at Columbia and Yale were recently targeted with anti-Semitic attacks amid protests in support of Palestine.
Rabbi Elie Buechler at Columbia University urged Jewish students to leave due to concerns about safety amidst ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Amid anti-war protests at Columbia University, Jewish students received conflicting advice on whether to stay on campus during Passover.
Antisemitism escalated to a boiling point at Columbia University, with incidents of harassment, threats, and physical assault against Jewish students, prompting a statement from the White House condemning the intimidation.
Nemat Minouche Shafik, a baroness, economist, immigrant, and Muslim American, is facing criticism as the president of Columbia University amidst turmoil over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus.
Jewish students at Columbia University, including those at Barnard College, have been feeling discomfort and isolation following recent unrest on campus, including protests calling for divestment from Israel and clashes between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has faced criticism from Hillel for their approach in combating antisemitism on college campuses, particularly with the release of report cards grading colleges and universities.
The article discusses a congressional hearing where Columbia University president Dr. Nemat Shafik testified about the university's handling of antisemitism on campus.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) unveiled a Campus Antisemitism Report Card grading 85 colleges and universities on their efforts to combat antisemitism, with only two schools, Brandeis and Elon, earning an A. Some Jewish students and Hillel directors disagreed with the grades, feeling they oversimplified complex Jewish campus experiences.
Princeton University is now under investigation for allegations of antisemitism following complaints about pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Hillel, a prominent Jewish college organization, has released an updated college guide to help Jewish families navigate potential antisemitism and anti-Zionism on campus amid a perceived rise in hostility towards Jewish students.
The text reflects the experiences of a Jewish individual from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews.