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Ending his sit-in, UC Berkeley professor says campus response to antisemitism has improved

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Mar

Israel studies professor Ron Hassner has concluded his two-week sit-in at UC Berkeley's office, satisfied with the commitments made by the university to address concerns regarding the safety of Jewish students on campus.

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Jews on California campuses stage statewide ‘sleep-in’ protests as Congress launches antisemitism probe into Berkeley

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 19 Mar

Jewish academics and students in California organized a statewide sleep-in protest in response to increased antisemitism on campuses, notably at the University of California, Berkeley, where there was a congressional probe following violent clashes during a speaker event.

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Jewish Berkeley students are confronting pro-Palestinian protesters. Their professor is staging a sit-in instead.

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 11 Mar

Ron Hassner, the chair of Israel Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, is staging a one-man sit-in in his office to urge the university to address tensions among students amid protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Not Just Jihad: Every War Is Holy in Its Own Way

Tel Aviv Review · 1 Oct 2018

In his book "Religion on the Battlefield," Ron Hassner delves into the role of religious faith and practices in contemporary warfare, arguing that religious motivations are not limited to jihad but can be found in various conflicts.

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Not Just Jihad: Every War Is Holy in Its Own Way

Tel Aviv Review · 1 Oct 2018

In the Tel Aviv Review, Ron Hassner, a political science professor at UC Berkeley, delves into his book "Religion on the Battlefield," examining the role of religious beliefs in contemporary warfare beyond just jihad.