Tag: Jewish Voice For Peace

Shai Davidai, an Israeli assistant professor at Columbia University, who has been critical of the university's response to campus antisemitism, has revealed that he is now under investigation by the university's Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
Judith Butler, a prominent American Jewish philosopher, sparked controversy by reframing Hamas' terrorism as armed resistance, arguing for precise language to enable open debate despite emotional topics.
Nikki Haley faced challenges in her political journey, with a recent focus on Biden, Israel, and internal Jewish community politics.
In the wake of a protest by pro-Palestinian artists at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, the Jewish interim CEO Sara Fenske Bahat has resigned, citing antisemitism and feeling unsafe in the museum.
Judith Butler, a prominent academic known for their work on gender, recently caused controversy for describing the October 7 uprising as an act of armed resistance, sparking criticism that they support Hamas.
Pro-Palestinian protests last week exhibited stark contrasts: one involving a U.S. airman's shocking self-immolation outside the Israeli Embassy and another through a peaceful protest vote in Michigan's Democratic primaries.
Barnard College has implemented a ban on messaging on dorm doors following a lawsuit over antisemitism.
The New York Civil Liberties Union is threatening to sue Columbia University over the suspension of two student groups, Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, for organizing a protest supporting Palestinian rights.
Recent and forthcoming books explore the growing opposition to Zionism among young activists, with discussions highlighting the generational and ideological divides within the Jewish community.
The text discusses the rise of anti-Zionist sentiments within certain segments of the Jewish community, particularly among younger members who question the traditional support for Israel.
Twenty pro-Palestinian protesters affiliated with the anti-Zionist Jewish Voice for Peace were detained during demonstrations against pro-Israel lawmakers and the AIPAC lobby in New York City.
The text discusses the author's participation in two actions at the Oakland Federal Building calling for an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, reflecting on Jewish identity, anti-Zionism, and solidarity with Palestinians.
Two concerts by Jewish singer Matisyahu in the Southwest have been canceled due to protests by pro-Palestinian activists.
President Biden's visit to New York City resulted in conflicting demonstrations by Jewish groups regarding his stance on Israel.
Thousands of activists gathered outside Columbia University to protest the suspension of campus pro-Palestinian groups and an alleged incident where students were sprayed with a foul substance.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University disrupted a day of dialogue aimed at easing tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
The NYPD is investigating an incident at Columbia University in which pro-Palestinian protesters claimed that pro-Israel activists sprayed them with a chemical agent during a demonstration.
Rabbi Alissa Wise has organized a Shabbat for Ceasefire event, bringing together over 250 rabbis and a coalition of synagogues and Jewish community organizations to call for an end to the violence between Israel and Palestine.
David Bragin criticizes the use of a photo in an article about antisemitic incidents, arguing that it misrepresented an event.
Columbia University's chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) remain suspended as the spring semester begins.
The text argues that activists who shut down a highway in Seattle do not actually care about Gaza or Palestinians, but rather seek to cause chaos and further their larger goal of a communist revolution in the United States.
Protests in New York City by pro-Palestinian groups resulted in major traffic delays as bridges and tunnels were shut down.
The article discusses the activities and beliefs of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), a group that aims to achieve Palestinian liberation and connects it with other social justice causes.
The US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, a major pro-Palestinian advocacy group, is creating a political arm to grade members of Congress, mobilize voters, and make political donations.
Ari Kelman, a professor of Jewish studies at Stanford University, resigned from his role as co-chair of the university's committee to fight antisemitism after being attacked by a group of alumni and anonymous students who questioned his effectiveness due to his past links to non- or anti-Zionist groups.