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Under fire from Congress, Northwestern’s Jewish president forcefully defends encampment deal
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pro-Palestinian encampments at universities, including Northwestern, are closing after making deals with college administrations, sparking a divide within the Jewish community.
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
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
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
Northwestern University is facing a federal investigation into its handling of antisemitism while also receiving criticism for its newly formed antisemitism task force.
This Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents and discussions related to antisemitism.
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.
Dr. Joseph Ringel from Northwestern University explores the connection between halakha, politics, and culture within Sephardic religious leaders in Israel.