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UCLA allowed antisemitism to fester amid pro-Palestinian protests, report says

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 23 Oct

A report by UCLA's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias highlights a surge in antisemitic incidents during pro-Palestinian protests on campus, including assaults and threats towards Jewish students and faculty.

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UCLA allowed antisemitism to fester amid pro-Palestinian protests, task force concludes

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 23 Oct

A report by UCLA's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias reveals that pro-Palestinian protests on campus led to significant antisemitic incidents, including physical assaults and threats against Jewish students and faculty.

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2 pro-Israel activists arrested for violence at UCLA encampment last spring

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 21 Oct

Two pro-Israel activists have been arrested following a violent encounter at a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA last spring.

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2 pro-Israel activists arrested for violent counterprotest at UCLA last spring

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 21 Oct

Two pro-Israel activists, Eyal Shalom and Malachi Joshua Marlan-Librett, were arrested following a violent confrontation with pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA, highlighting escalating tensions on campuses regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Religious Liberty on Royce Quad

Michael Avi Helfand in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

The article discusses a lawsuit filed by Jewish students against UCLA, alleging that the university violated their religious freedoms by facilitating pro-Palestinian encampments on campus.

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Legal Aid in the Fight Against Anti-Semitism // A Jewish group is making legal action against hatred possible

Yossi Krausz in Ami · 18 Sep

Jewish students have increasingly faced anti-Semitism on university campuses, such as the establishment of no Zionist zones at UCLA, prompting a successful legal ruling against this exclusion.

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A Dangerous Alliance - UCLA students arguing that Zionism is a First Amendment-protected religious belief have joined a powerful right-wing legal project.

Raphael Magarik in Jewish Currents · 13 Sep

A recent federal ruling deemed support for Israel as a First Amendment-protected religious belief for Jewish students at UCLA, amidst campus anti-Zionist protests.

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UCLA can’t let protesters block Jewish students’ access to campus, judge rules

Louis Keene in Forward · 14 Aug

A federal judge has ruled that UCLA must take action against encampments on campus that block access to pro-Israel students, as it violates their religious beliefs.

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UCLA can’t let protesters block Jewish students’ access to campus, judge rules

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 14 Aug

A judge ruled that UCLA must do more to protect Jewish students from obstacles created by pro-Palestinian protesters on campus.

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I'm a recent Jewish grad from a university the ADL deems to be 'failing' at campus antisemitism. Their 'grade' is misleading

Rachel Burnett in Forward · 12 Jul

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) issued a report card evaluating 85 American universities on campus antisemitism, categorizing them from "Ahead of the Pack" to "Failing."

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Remembering Arnold Band, a towering figure in Jewish studies

David N. Myers in Forward · 8 Jul

Arnold J. Band, a revered figure in Hebrew and Jewish literary studies, passed away at 94.

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'It's striking how different Israel-Palestine discourse is in the classroom and out of it'

Haaretz Weekly · 13 Jun

Professor Dov Waxman from UCLA discusses the striking contrast between Israeli-Palestinian discourse on campuses and in classrooms, noting a surreal escalation of activism and violence at UCLA.

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Protesters want a ceasefire. Why won't they speak out in support of Biden's plan for one?

Rob Eshman in Forward · 3 Jun

Despite President Biden's proposed ceasefire plan that could provide what protesters want – a ceasefire and the return of Israeli hostages – there has been a lack of support and activism, particularly in American campuses, to pressure both Israel and Hamas to accept the deal.

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Arrest made in pro-Israel violence at UCLA encampment

Louis Keene in Forward · 29 May

An arrest was made at UCLA in connection to an incident of violence at a pro-Palestinian encampment, where a pro-Israel protester, Edan On, allegedly participated in attacking a pro-Palestinian demonstrator.

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Condolences for Evil

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 May

The episode examines the baffling expressions of condolence from American institutions for the late Iranian president, critiques the legitimacy of organizations like the International Criminal Court, and discusses recent political gaffes by President Biden.

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College Campuses and Moral Compasses

Jewdicious · 10 May

Rabbi Mari Chernow reflects on the complexities of student movements on college campuses, addressing the dilemma faced by progressive Jews who may be perceived as part of the ruling class.

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Columbia’s Rashid Khalidi and UCLA’s David Myers on Protest and Repression on Campus

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 7 May

Columbia's Rashid Khalidi and UCLA's David Myers will discuss protests and repression on campus, focusing on the crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism.

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Six Observations about the Campus Protests

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 6 May

The text discusses observations about campus protests, highlighting insights from professors Rashid Khalidi and David Myers on the crackdown on pro-Palestine protesters at Columbia and UCLA.

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Pro-Israel protesters reportedly followed, attacked UCLA student reporters leaving encampment melee

Louis Keene in Forward · 3 May

Pro-Israel protesters reportedly attacked UCLA student reporters who were covering a melee at a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.

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Protesters, Police, the Media, and Saudi Arabia

Emes Ve-Emunah · 2 May

The author criticizes mainstream media for biased reporting on clashes between police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA, portraying the police negatively and overlooking protester law-breaking.

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At UCLA, Jewish students say pro-Israel violence has undercut their advocacy

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 2 May

Tensions have escalated at UCLA between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups, leading to violent clashes on campus.

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At UCLA, where police are clearing encampment, Jews on campus say pro-Israel violence has undercut them

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 2 May

Tensions have escalated at UCLA as pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian activism clash on campus.

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Hundreds of police dismantle UCLA encampment after standoff with protesters

Louis Keene in Forward · 2 May

In a tense standoff, law enforcement dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA after a prolonged confrontation with protesters.

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I'm a UCLA professor. Why didn't the administration stop last night's egregious violence?

David N. Myers in Forward · 1 May

UCLA experienced a troubling incident where violent counter-demonstrators attacked an anti-war encampment on campus, posing a serious safety risk to the demonstrators.

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Violence at UCLA will only produce more violence. A remarkable Palestinian peace activist showed me an alternate way

Rob Eshman in Forward · 1 May

The article discusses a violent incident at UCLA where a pro-Israel group attacked a pro-Palestinian encampment, leading to a cycle of violence.

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