Tag: Jewish Students
Manashe Khaimov reflects on his personal journey as a Jewish immigrant from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, highlighting the historical and cultural richness of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communities.
The article discusses the prevalence of antisemitic incidents in schools and provides strategies for handling such situations.
In response to the resurgence of antisemitism on American college campuses, Mike Leven, founder of The Jewish Future Promise, emphasizes the urgent need for decisive action to combat hate targeting Jewish students.
The Republican-led House Education and Workforce Committee, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx, is investigating Rutgers University for antisemitism, following similar probes into other universities.
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'Schools are not doing enough': California proposal would ban calling for genocide on campus
A new bill in California seeks to ban calling for genocide on public college and university campuses as part of efforts to combat antisemitism.
The text is a satirical (almost) Purim spoof envisioning a report on issues of anti-Semitism on Ivy League campuses, including mandating Jewish students wear yellow Jewish stars for visibility and humorous reinterpretations of slogans from pro-Hamas rallies.
A new study challenges assumptions about campus antisemitism by revealing that conservative college students are more likely than liberals to hold extreme views about Jews and Israel, including supporting Hamas killing civilians and avoiding interaction with Jews.
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Department of Education increases transparency around Title VI discrimination investigations post-Oct. 7
The U.S. Department of Education has started to increase transparency around its investigations into discrimination on college campuses, specifically focusing on antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Jews on California campuses stage statewide ‘sleep-in’ protests as Congress launches antisemitism probe into Berkeley
Jewish academics and students in California organized a statewide sleep-in protest in response to increased antisemitism on campuses, notably at the University of California, Berkeley, where there was a congressional probe following violent clashes during a speaker event.
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Virginia school district will let students opt out of Holocaust lesson, citing Jewish students’ ‘trauma’
Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia faced backlash for initially allowing middle school students to opt out of a Holocaust survivor talk, with critics linking it to rising antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The author describes a concerning rise in antisemitism at UC Berkeley, particularly through actions by groups like Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine and Bears for Palestine.
Jewish communities, both in Israel and the Diaspora, are facing a surge in antisemitic incidents following a recent terrorist attack, particularly on university campuses like UC Berkeley.
On March 11, 2024, a silent protest with 250 Jewish students, faculty, and allies took place at UC Berkeley to demand safety for Jews on campus following a recent violent incident.
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Jewish Berkeley students are confronting pro-Palestinian protesters. Their professor is staging a sit-in instead.
Ron Hassner, the chair of Israel Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, is staging a one-man sit-in in his office to urge the university to address tensions among students amid protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Jewish students at Columbia University have faced a surge in antisemitic incidents since October 7, including harassment, physical assault, and online attacks, leading many to conceal their Jewish identity.
Jewish students at Cornell University share their experiences in the aftermath of a conflict in Israel, detailing instances of antisemitism on campus.
Jewish students at Harvard University are experiencing challenges post-October 7, facing a mix of antisemitism and ignorance surrounding Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In response to increased pro-Palestinian activism and antisemitism on college campuses, Jewish students at the University of Pennsylvania and other schools received support from the broader Jewish community through initiatives like barbecues organized by volunteers from the Orthodox community in Monsey, New York.
Barnard College recently implemented a policy banning students from displaying anything on their dorm room doors, following a lawsuit related to protecting Jewish students from antisemitism.
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Columbia University antisemitism task force says Jews experiencing ‘isolation and pain’ on campus
A task force at Columbia University has released a report highlighting the struggles faced by Jewish students on campus, particularly regarding isolation and pain resulting from unauthorized protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The article discusses the author's experience teaching a course on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at Rutgers University, highlighting the diversity of students engaging with challenging topics despite external pressure to avoid such discussions.
Barnard College's recent policy banning dormitory door decorations has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it suppresses free speech and diminishes the vibrant community atmosphere on campus.
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Once a last resort, Title VI antisemitism complaints are now the ‘Wild West’ for Jews on campus
Title VI complaints related to antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses have surged, with the Department of Education opening 74 cases since October 7.
Top universities, including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, have formed task forces to address and combat antisemitism on their campuses following a surge in such incidents.
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‘It’s unspeakable’: UC Berkeley Jewish leaders decry university’s response to antisemitic mob
After an antisemitic mob disrupted an event at UC Berkeley, Jewish leaders criticized the university's response, which failed to address the antisemitic targeting and violence faced by Jewish students.