Northwestern University

‘They need the patience’: Texts show tension between sympathetic university officials and students protesting Gaza war

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 31 Oct

Amid protests against the Gaza war, campus leaders at institutions like Northwestern University have struggled to balance student activism and concerns about antisemitism.

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Under fire from Congress, Northwestern’s Jewish president forcefully defends encampment deal

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 23 May

During a recent congressional hearing on campus antisemitism, Northwestern University President Michael Schill defended his decision to make an agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters to end encampments on campus, which sparked controversy leading to the resignation of Jewish committee members and calls for Schill's resignation.

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‘This is why you earned an F’: Stefanik grills Northwestern’s Jewish president over campus antisemitism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 23 May

Rep. Elise Stefanik grilled Northwestern University's Jewish president, Michael Schill, over the handling of campus antisemitism, which included a deal with pro-Palestinian protesters.

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Jewish president of Northwestern, under fire for making deal with protesters, is next to take hot seat in Congress

Duncan Agnew in Forward · 20 May

Northwestern University President Michael Schill, a Jewish leader, faced backlash from both pro-Palestinian protesters and Jewish nonprofits, including the Anti-Defamation League, for making a deal with protesters to remove their encampment in exchange for information about university investments.

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A Northwestern Alumna and Mom Weighs In

Sara Mason in Hadassah · 7 May

The text describes a Jewish mother's concerns about the anti-Israel sentiment on her son's campus at Northwestern University, where pro-Palestinian protesters have been vocal.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Where Will It End? And What's On the Other Side?

Jewdicious · 7 May

The article discusses the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced by both sides.

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Some colleges are making deals to close pro-Palestinian encampments. Not all of the protests’ critics are happy.

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 3 May

Colleges, including Northwestern University and Rutgers University, have made agreements with pro-Palestinian protesters to dismantle encampments on campus, sparking a divide within the Jewish community.

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Pro-Palestinian encampments are closing after making deals with colleges. Some of their critics are still upset.

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 3 May

Pro-Palestinian encampments at universities, including Northwestern, are closing after making deals with college administrations, sparking a divide within the Jewish community.

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7 at Northwestern resign over deal to dismantle encampment

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 2 May

Seven members of Northwestern University's committee to combat antisemitism resigned following the university's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters leading to the dismantling of their encampment without consulting the committee first.

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Columbia threatens to expel students who took over building, as Northwestern students agree to dismantle anti-Israel encampment

JTA Staff in Forward · 30 Apr

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University occupied a building, leading the school to threaten expulsion, while at Northwestern University, students agreed to dismantle their anti-Israel encampment after reaching a deal to increase transparency regarding the school's investments.

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Northwestern students agree to dismantle anti-Israel encampment, as Columbia protesters take over university building

JTA Staff in JTA · 30 Apr

Students at Northwestern University have agreed to dismantle their anti-Israel encampment after reaching a deal with the university to increase transparency about investments.

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Northwestern U is facing a new federal antisemitism investigation — and criticism of its new antisemitism task force

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 25 Jan

Northwestern University is facing a federal investigation into its handling of antisemitism while also receiving criticism for its newly formed antisemitism task force.

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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of December 4, 2023

Moment in Moment · 6 Dec 2023

This Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents and discussions related to antisemitism.

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The Talmud, Personified

Ilana Kurshan in Tablet · 10 Apr 2018

In Barry Scott Wimpfheimer's book "The Talmud: A Biography," he explores various perspectives on the Talmud, showcasing feminist protest art by Andi Arnovitz and examining how the Talmud has been personified and embodied throughout history.

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Return to Former Glory: Sephardic Religious Culture in Israel

Tel Aviv Review · 7 Jul 2017

Dr. Joseph Ringel from Northwestern University explores the connection between halakha, politics, and culture within Sephardic religious leaders in Israel.

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