Tag: Jewish Studies

In a February roundup on antisemitism, it was noted that Bill Maher chose not to air an interview with Kanye West due to the rapper's antisemitic rhetoric.
Aaron Lansky, founder of the Yiddish Book Center, is retiring after rescuing 1.5 million Yiddish books and helping revitalize Yiddish language, literature, and culture.
Hasmonean High School for Boys has received an outstanding rating for its Jewish studies program following a separate inspection from the girls' school.
Jeffrey Blutinger, the director of Jewish Studies at Cal State University Long Beach, was invited to give a lecture at San Jose State University on Israeli-Palestinian relations, which was disrupted by protesters opposed to having a Zionist speaker on campus.
Jeffrey Blutinger, a professor at California State University, Long Beach, recounts being evacuated by police from a lecture at San Jose State University due to a mob of anti-Israel protesters disrupting the event.
Michael Berenbaum, a longtime friend of Rabbi Arthur Green, critiques an article by Laura E. Adkins questioning the public reckoning of Green's alleged sexual misconduct.
This article discusses the lives and legacies of several individuals in the Jewish community.
Robert Chazan, a leading scholar in the field of Jewish history and Christian-Jewish relations in the high Middle Ages, has died at the age of 87.
Atidna International is a student organization at the University of Texas founded by Jewish and Palestinian American students Elijah Kahlenberg and Jadd Hashem.
Etz Chaim Primary School in Mill Hill has been praised by inspectors for its excellent Jewish atmosphere and standout features in Jewish studies.
Eden Primary in Muswell Hill has achieved an outstanding rating for its Jewish studies, particularly noted for its innovative outdoor education program which integrates Jewish teachings with nature.
This text is a collection of responses from various individuals reflecting on their beliefs before and after October 7, 2023.
This text discusses the divide among American Jews regarding the definition of antisemitism and the role of scholars and donors in shaping this discourse.
Jewish critics are debating the future of campus diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Si Kahn, a civil rights activist and reader of The Forward, wrote a letter to the editor expressing his concern about the use of the word "lynching" in an article discussing the impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas.
Hasmonean High School for Girls in Mill Hill excelled in Jewish studies, with outstanding praise from visiting inspectors for its dynamic leadership vision and student progress.
Simon Marks Primary, a Jewish school with almost half of its pupils not Jewish, has excelled in Jewish studies, with a particular strength in Ivrit (Hebrew).
The Menorah Foundation School in Edgware has been recognized for its outstanding Jewish studies program, receiving top marks in all areas by Rabbi Nessanel Lieberman.
The article criticizes NYU professor Sonali Thakkar and her book "The Reeducation of Race: Jewishness and the Politics of Antiracism in Postcolonial Thought".
Hilary Falb-Kalisman, a Professor of History and Jewish Studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder, delves into her book "Teachers as State Builders: Education and the Making of the Modern Middle East."
In his new book, "The Necessity of Exile: Essays From a Distance," Shaul Magid argues for a reevaluation of Zionism and the benefits of living in exile, even within the state of Israel itself.
Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson, who recently passed away, had a profound impact on the Jewish community.
Natalie Zemon Davis, a pioneering historian, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of compassionate and sensitive writing on the human dimension of the past.
The University of Washington is facing ongoing tensions and incidents of anti-Semitism on campus.
Harvard University has been facing pressure from alumni and donors to address antisemitism on campus.