Tag: Uc Berkeley

At the University of California's Berkeley campus, a diverse group of activists are part of an encampment protest advocating for peace and an end to the Israeli occupation in Gaza.
UC Berkeley has initiated a Title IX civil rights investigation following a confrontation between a law professor and a Muslim student activist at the professor's home.
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.
The author describes a concerning rise in antisemitism at UC Berkeley, particularly through actions by groups like Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine and Bears for Palestine.
Jewish communities, both in Israel and the Diaspora, are facing a surge in antisemitic incidents following a recent terrorist attack, particularly on university campuses like UC Berkeley.
The article features three individuals in the Jewish community: Marco Troper, the 19-year-old son of tech executives who tragically passed away from a suspected drug overdose; Robert Badinter, a French Jew who successfully campaigned to abolish the death penalty in France, earning him the nickname Monsieur Abolition; and Bert Silver, a Washington D.C. Jewish leader who advocated for Soviet Jews and promoted interfaith activities.
On March 11, 2024, a silent protest with 250 Jewish students, faculty, and allies took place at UC Berkeley to demand safety for Jews on campus following a recent violent incident.
The University of California, Berkeley is now facing a federal discrimination investigation following the disruption of an Israeli speaker's appearance on campus by violent anti-Israel protesters.
After an antisemitic mob disrupted an event at UC Berkeley, Jewish leaders criticized the university's response, which failed to address the antisemitic targeting and violence faced by Jewish students.
UC Berkeley's police department has launched a criminal investigation into a violent protest by anti-Israel demonstrators that led to the cancellation of an event featuring an Israeli speaker, during which a glass door was shattered and Jewish students were assaulted.
Jewish students at UC Berkeley faced violence as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a lecture by an Israeli attorney and IDF reservist, resulting in injuries to attendees.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) began as a moderate voice advocating for Palestinian rights during the Oslo peace process.
This text commemorates the 4-year anniversary of the deadly antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, where 11 people were killed.
Controversy has arisen at UC Berkeley Law School over the adoption of bylaws by several student groups that would ban Zionist speakers.
Dr. Tomer Persico, a religions scholar, explores the concept of the Image of God in his upcoming book and its influence on Judaism and the world.
Dr. Tomer Persico, a religions scholar, delves into his upcoming book "The Image of God: The Idea that Changed the World and Judaism," exploring how the concept of humans being made in the image of God has influenced both Judaism and the world at large.