Tag: Pro Palestinian Activism
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What is Within Our Lifetime, the anti-Israel activist group behind the protests at the Nova exhibit and Brooklyn Museum?
Within Our Lifetime is a hardline pro-Palestinian activist group known for organizing protests against Israel in New York City.
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the White House accusing President Joe Biden of not enforcing a red line to protect civilians in Gaza, amid ongoing anger on the left regarding U.S. policy toward Israel.
A satirical piece discusses a new exam at U.S. universities aimed at promoting anti-Israel activism and potentially targeting pro-Israel or Jewish students.
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After backlash, Vancouver comics festival apologizes for excluding Jewish artist over IDF service
After facing backlash, the Vancouver comics festival apologized to Miriam Libicki, a Jewish artist it had previously banned due to her past Israeli military service, which had sparked pro-Palestinian activism and accusations of creating a volatile atmosphere.
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'Somebody’s listening': Jewish Columbia student leverages social media to help refugees flee Gaza
Jewish Columbia University student Makayla Gubbay has utilized social media to raise funds for refugees in Gaza, notably assisting Sara Suleiman and her family in their escape from Rafah.
Students at Rutgers University in New Jersey overwhelmingly voted for the institution to divest from companies and organizations involved in Israel and to end a partnership with Tel Aviv University.
Jewish high school students considering colleges are now factoring in real and perceived antisemitism on campuses following incidents like the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7 leading to increased anti-Zionist activism.
In response to increased pro-Palestinian activism and antisemitism on college campuses, Jewish students at the University of Pennsylvania and other schools received support from the broader Jewish community through initiatives like barbecues organized by volunteers from the Orthodox community in Monsey, New York.
Utah officials are investigating a cidery and bar in Salt Lake City for declaring "No Zionists Allowed" and targeting a local rabbi and kosher food truck operator who criticized the stance.
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An effort to track antisemitism in the literary world launches amid widespread anti-Israel sentiment there
The Jewish Book Council has launched an initiative to collect reports of antisemitism in the literary world, following a wave of incidents targeting Jewish creatives during the Israel-Hamas war.
A new poll by the American Jewish Committee reveals that younger American Jews, despite experiencing higher rates of antisemitism than any other age group, are less likely to view antisemitism as a serious problem.
A new poll released by the American Jewish Committee reveals that younger American Jews between the ages of 18 and 29 experience more instances of antisemitism compared to other age groups.
American universities, including prestigious Ivy League schools, have increasingly enrolled a significant number of foreign students, many of whom come from wealthy families or are sponsored by their governments.
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A new ‘Color Purple’ adaptation hits theaters, returning author Alice Walker’s history of antisemitism to spotlight
The new film adaptation of The Color Purple brings attention to author Alice Walker's history of antisemitism.
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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A rising South African cricket star dedicated an award to Israel. Then he was investigated for hate speech.
Eighteen-year-old South African cricket player David Teeger dedicated an award he received at a Jewish ceremony to Israel, praising the soldiers fighting for the country.
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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 Forward reported on major Jewish charities in the U.S., the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles and the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, funding Megamot Shalom, linked to Canary Mission, an online blacklist targeting pro-Palestinian activists.
Canary Mission, an anonymous online blacklist targeting pro-Palestinian activists, is increasingly being used by Israeli officials to interrogate and bar individuals from entering Israel based on their profiles.