Tag: Jewish Students
The article discusses the rise of antisemitism in academia, specifically on college campuses.
The presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn recently faced scrutiny for their inability to answer whether calling for the genocide of Jews would violate school policies.
A survey conducted by Brandeis University assessed the experiences of nearly 2,000 Jewish college students at 51 U.S. schools with significant Jewish populations.
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Alexandra Orbuch, Gabriel Diamond, and Zach Kessel on the Situation for Jews on American Campuses
Alexandra Orbuch, Gabriel Diamond, and Zach Kessel discuss the situation for Jews on American campuses.
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Alexandra Orbuch, Gabriel Diamond, and Zach Kessel on the Situation for Jews on American Campuses
In this podcast episode, three college students - Alexandra Orbuch, Gabriel Diamond, and Zach Kessel - discuss the deteriorating climate for young American Jews on college campuses.
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The Fallout from the University Presidents Congressional Hearing: What Does it Mean for Jewish Students?
The fallout from the recent congressional hearing on Jew-hatred on college campuses has sparked outrage and raised concerns about how university leaders are handling the situation.
The article discusses the rising antisemitism on college campuses and the role of university presidents in addressing this issue.
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Closer Look-Threats on Campus // How seriously is anti-Semitic behavior on college campuses threatening Jewish students? Can anything be done about it?
Anti-Semitic behavior on college campuses is a serious threat to Jewish students.
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Rutgers University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine amid further campus uproar over Israel
Rutgers University has suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) due to violations of university policies, including disruptive conduct and inappropriate use of space.
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Penn’s Jewish students — preparing for finals — say problems remain after president resigns
Jewish students at the University of Pennsylvania are facing challenges related to antisemitism on campus.
The author addresses the experiences of Jewish college students, highlighting both positive and negative aspects.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro commended Jewish University of Pennsylvania students for their role in the resignation of former President Liz Magill, following her controversial remarks about confronting anti-Semitism.
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University of Pennsylvania president resigns after widely-panned remarks about Jewish genocide
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned after facing backlash for her response to a question about antisemitism at a Congressional hearing.
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Harvard president apologizes, Penn alum yanks $100M gift as congressional antisemitism hearing fallout continues
In the aftermath of a congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses, the president of Harvard University, Claudine Gay, apologized for causing pain with her testimony.
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University presidents waffled in condemning calls for genocide. Jews are on our own as much as ever
The author discusses the contradiction between university presidents' condemnations of anti-Semitism in society, such as the events in Charlottesville, and their unwillingness to unequivocally condemn anti-Semitic hate speech on their own campuses.
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‘Schools I don’t want my kid to set foot on’: For some Jewish families, Oct. 7 upended the college application process
The college application process has become more complicated for Jewish students since the recent Israel-Gaza conflict.
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has opened investigations into several prominent universities, including Harvard University, Cornell University, and Columbia University, following numerous complaints and lawsuits alleging failure to protect Jewish students from antisemitism.
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has announced investigations into several prominent universities, including Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia, following scores of complaints and lawsuits alleging failure to protect Jewish students from severe and pervasive antisemitism.
This Antisemitism Monitor newsletter covers various incidents of antisemitism around the world.
During a recent House committee hearing on campus anti-Semitism, university presidents from institutions like Harvard, UPenn, and MIT were called out for their dishonesty and evasion of crucial issues.
On November 8th, 20 Jewish students were arrested during a peaceful sit-in at Brown University's administrative building, demanding that President Christina Paxson publicly commit to supporting a divestment resolution.
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Toward a Sober Assessment of Campus Antisemitism - In a moment when many American Jews are afraid—and their fear is being used to erode civil liberties—we must examine the incidents coming across our screens with calm.
Amidst growing concern about antisemitism on college campuses, it is important to differentiate between clear-cut cases of antisemitism and instances that are simply anti-Zionist activism.
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A Canadian photographer survived the Supernova music festival on Oct. 7. Here’s what he saw
Canadian photographer Shye Klein Weinstein survived the Hamas terrorist attack at the Supernova music festival in Israel on Oct. 7 and unknowingly documented their escape through photography.
The author receives an email from his son's high school principal informing him of a potential student-led demonstration in support of Palestine, which causes him distress given the recent surge in anti-Semitic violence.
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Two Catholic colleges promise 'expedited’ admissions to Jewish students and a refuge from antisemitism
Two Catholic colleges in Ohio, Franciscan University of Steubenville and Walsh University, are offering expedited admissions for Jewish students who may feel discriminated against at their current schools.