Safety Concerns

Jewish Day School Enrollment Surge Tied to the War

Sue Fishkoff in Hadassah · 30 Oct

In the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, Jewish day schools in North America have seen a significant increase in enrollment.

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Things are getting scary at Baruch College

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 10 Sep

Antisemitic incidents at Baruch College have intensified, with pro-Palestinian activists targeting the college's Hillel chapter over its connections to Israel, notably trips involving volunteering at an Israeli army base.

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I’m one of those Jews Felicity Kendal thinks is wrong

Jewish Chronicle · 17 Jul

The author reflects on the complexities of Jewish identity in light of rising antisemitism.

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Israeli fans were warned against attending Eurovision. They came anyway — to heal from Oct. 7

Talya Zax in Forward · 9 May

Israeli fans defied warnings not to attend the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest due to concerns over safety following Oct. 7 events.

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Participation in Birthright Israel trips by Americans down by half this summer

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 8 May

This summer, participation in Birthright Israel trips from the U.S. and Canada has decreased by half compared to last year, with around 5,000 to 6,000 participants signed up.

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At Columbia I Am Told: ‘Go Back to Poland’

Jonathan Lederer in The Free Press · 22 Apr

The text describes a Jewish student's experiences at Columbia University amid protests in support of Palestine.

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Vancouver rabbis privately met with Justin Trudeau to tell him 'Jewish Canadians are not safe'

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 1 Apr

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Vancouver Jewish leaders to discuss their safety concerns amidst recent political tensions, following Canada’s controversial stance on Israel.

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Camps cancel summer trips to Israel because of war, low enrollment

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 13 Mar

Enrollment for Jewish American teens on summer trips to Israel has decreased significantly this year, with some camps cancelling the trips due to low interest and safety concerns following recent regional conflicts.

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It happened one flight: the Israeli love affair that changed my life

Sharon Rosen Leib in Forward · 14 Feb

In this personal essay, Sharon Rosen Leib recounts her meeting with a young Israeli man on a flight to Switzerland in 1985.

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Australian Jews on high alert after public list of ‘Zionists’ fuels harassment

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 9 Feb

Australian Jews are on high alert after a list of Jewish creatives' personal information was published online by pro-Palestinian activists.

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Mike Freer’s resignation should be a wake up call for us all

Phil Rosenberg in Jewish Chronicle · 1 Feb

The resignation of Mike Freer from his position in Parliament due to safety concerns highlights a growing issue of intimidation and violence targeting politicians and public figures, particularly those involved in Middle East politics.

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Israeli soccer team to play in empty stadium due to war-related safety concerns

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 19 Jan

Due to safety concerns related to the Israel-Hamas war and the accompanying rise in antisemitism, an upcoming soccer match between Israeli club Maccabi Haifa and Belgian team KAA Gent will take place in an empty stadium in Ghent, Belgium.

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With pro-Palestinian protest scheduled across the street, major LA congregation decides to pray elsewhere

Louis Keene in Forward · 22 Dec 2023

Due to safety concerns related to a pro-Palestinian protest taking place across the street, congregants of Temple Beth Am in mid-city Los Angeles will be praying at a private home instead of their usual synagogue.

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Jewish students at Cooper Union told to hide as pro-Palestinian protesters banged on doors of locked library

LKeene in Forward · 26 Oct 2023

Jewish students at Cooper Union College in Manhattan felt unsafe when pro-Palestinian protesters banged on the locked door of the library where they were studying and chanted "Globalize the Intifada."

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'It's shocking': Clean-up underway after massive thunderstorm batters Ontario and Quebec

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 24 May 2022

A severe thunderstorm over Victoria Day weekend in Canada caused significant destruction across Ontario and Quebec, resulting in 10 fatalities and widespread power outages.

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The “Over Again” Edition

Promised Podcast · 30 May 2019

In "The Over Again Edition," Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag discuss Israel's new elections shortly after the previous ones, the Center-Left movement's recent impactful demonstration against Netanyahu, and the provocative action of women in Jerusalem using nudity to deter ultra-Orthodox protesters.

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