Student Activism

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Students on college campuses showed their support for Hamas right after 10/7

In the aftermath of the October 7 massacre, Dumisani Washington, CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, observed an alarming trend among students on various college campuses who openly expressed their support for Hamas.

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‘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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U of Michigan condemns assault of Jewish student on campus

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 16 Sep

The University of Michigan has condemned an assault on a 19-year-old Jewish student, described by police as bias-motivated and ethnically intimidating.

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Jewish university students are coming back prepared for a fight—at Concordia and beyond

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 4 Sep

This episode discusses the challenges Jewish students face at Concordia University due to antisemitic and anti-Israel harassment and a recent lawsuit demanding equal enforcement of campus conduct policies.

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Jewish university students are coming back prepared for a fight—at Concordia and beyond

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 4 Sep

Jewish students at Concordia University have initiated a lawsuit against their institution due to rising antisemitic activities on campus, aiming to enforce the school's own conduct policies.

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Protesters at Baruch College call to ‘bring the war home’ at rally targeting campus Hillel

Luke Tress in JTA · 26 Aug

A recent protest at Baruch College, New York, by a small group called for "war in the United States" and targeted the campus's Hillel Jewish student club.

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Will UofT’s encampment be allowed to stay up? An Ontario court is ruling soon—here’s what you should know

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 24 Jun

An Ontario court is set to rule on the legality of a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Toronto, as the university argues the protest violates the rights of Jewish and pro-Israel students while protestors claim free speech rights.

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European students are calling on their colleges to divest from Israel. In many cases, they’re winning.

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 4 Jun

European student activists, inspired by the United States, have been successful in urging their universities to divest from Israeli-linked companies or boycott Israeli institutions due to concerns related to Israel's actions in Gaza.

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At The New School, an anti-Zionist campus rabbi is ‘not so radical,’ students say

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 9 May

At The New School, a campus rabbi, Louisa Solomon, stands out as an anti-Zionist figure supporting students in pro-Palestinian activism, leading traditional Jewish events with a politically charged twist.

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The “Days Like These” Edition

Promised Podcast · 9 May

In the midst of Israel's current challenges, the hosts reflect on the profound impact of Yom Ha-Zikaron and Yom Ha-Atzmaut this year, considering how to honor grief and celebrate independence simultaneously.

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The Chaos at Columbia: What It’s Like to be Jewish on Campus Right Now

People of the Pod · 3 May

Jewish student leader Noa Fay shares her experiences of increasing antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on the Columbia University campus amidst broader protests.

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Student activists aren't antisemites; they're partners in a dance of death

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 3 May

Student activists engaging in anti-Israel protests on college campuses are criticized for their extreme tactics and rhetoric that go beyond advocating for peace to calling for Israel's destruction.

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College Break - with Hadley Freeman, Noa Fay & Maya Ilany

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 3 May

The episode discusses rising tensions at American Ivy League universities due to the Gaza conflict, featuring insights from Columbia and Harvard students.

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I’m a Harvard professor. The extremism of student protesters reminds me of the worst I saw as an undergraduate in the 1960s

Steve Kelman in Forward · 2 May

Harvard professor Steve Kelman reflects on the extremism of student protesters in a recent article, drawing parallels between current pro-Palestinian activism and the radicalism he observed during his undergraduate years in the late 1960s.

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Pro-Palestinian tent protests have spilled onto Canadian campuses. What happens next?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 May

Pro-Palestinian protests on Canadian campuses, inspired by recent events at Ivy League universities in the U.S., have stirred significant tension and debate among students, faculty, and Jewish communities.

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I’m not letting pro-Palestinian protesters decide my choice of college

Anya Geist in JTA · 1 May

The author reflects on encountering pro-Palestinian protests while visiting college campuses like Amherst, Columbia, and Yale.

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Extremist rhetoric escalates among campus anti-Israel protesters

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 26 Apr

Extremist rhetoric and actions have escalated among campus anti-Israel protesters, particularly at Columbia University and New York University, where student organizers have been promoting violence against Zionists.

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University administrators on high alert for Gaza protests at upcoming graduations

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 5 Apr

University administrators are concerned about potential anti-Israel protests at graduation ceremonies following disruptions at recent events.

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An Old-New Bigotry? A Response

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jan

The essays by Jonathan Karp and Reviel Netz discuss the rise of anti-Israelism, a new form of bigotry that targets Israel and Israelis rather than Jews and Judaism.

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A “Die-In” at Bard College

Misha Schaffner-Kargman in New Voices · 29 Dec 2023

In response to the war in Israel and Gaza, the Bard College SJP (Student for Justice in Palestine) organized a die-in on campus.

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Defending against campus anti-Semitism

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 21 May 2021

This episode delves into the challenges faced by Jewish students in Canada amidst the recent Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting acts of anti-Semitism and campus support for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.

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‘It was a disaster’: Inside a fierce battle over antisemitism at CUNY

ARosenfeld in Forward · 16 Apr 2021

A battle over antisemitism erupted at the City University of New York (CUNY) when two resolutions addressing the definition of antisemitism were brought to the student government.

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Enough Is Enough

Carly Pildis in Tablet · 18 Apr 2019

The article discusses the rise of Israel Apartheid Week (IAW) on college campuses, where events often promote BDS and target Jewish students, creating fear, intimidation, and anxiety among them.

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Looking Back: Memories of an Anti-Apartheid Activist

Tel Aviv Review · 18 May 2018

Lorna Levy, a trade unionist and anti-Apartheid activist, shares her journey in the memoir "Radical Engagements: A Life in Exile," highlighting her activism that began in 1950s Johannesburg and led to decades in exile from South Africa.

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