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Tag: Union Of Jewish Students

0 Politics Antisemitism

The government was right to scrap the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act. Here’s why.

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Sep

The Union of Jewish Students (UJS) supported the UK government's decision to halt the implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 due to concerns about its potential impact on Jewish students' safety and rights on campus.

0 Education Antisemitism

If Labour cancels the university free speech act, Jewish students will suffer

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Aug

Senior Jewish academics are expressing concern over the potential cancellation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, fearing it could silence Jewish voices on campuses.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Most young people don’t think Israel should exist. This is sad but not surprising

By Edward Isaacs in Jewish Chronicle · 7 Jun

Edward Isaacs, President of the Union of Jewish Students, expresses concern over a recent poll showing that 54% of 18-24-year-olds believe Israel should not exist.

0 Israel Ethics

Rabbi Linda's Hilarious Invitation to Speak on the 'Morality of Intifada'

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 12 May

In a satirical piece by Future of Jewish, various events in the Jewish world are highlighted, such as misleading news alerts regarding Hamas accepting a ceasefire, the rejection of Jewish students in the UK due to support for Israel, and protests equating support for Hamas with supporting Hitler.

0 Education Antisemitism

We will not stand by as Jewish students are harassed on our campuses

Jewish Chronicle · 9 May

In response to a rise in antisemitism targeting British Jews on campuses following a terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is actively engaging with educational institutions and the Jewish community to address the issue.

0 Education Antisemitism

How we educate universities on antisemitism — and why we need to

Guy Dabby-Joory in Jewish Chronicle · 15 Feb

The Union of Jewish Students conducts antisemitism awareness training sessions for universities, educating staff and students about historical antisemitism, the IHRA definition of antisemitism, and examples of antisemitic incidents on campus.

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‘Not Very Pleasant’

Liam Hoare in Moment · 1 Aug 2023

The National Union of Students (NUS) conference in the UK faced controversy when rapper Lowkey, known for his advocacy of Palestinian causes and criticism of Israel, was scheduled to perform.

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Crossover with Tablet’s Unorthodox: How the Jews Went Right in Britain

People of the Pod · 19 Oct 2021

This podcast episode, a collaboration between Tablets Unorthodox and AJCs People of the Pod, explores the political shift of British Jews following Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour party and the antisemitic scandals that occurred during that time.

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Celebrating Israel with Sharansky, Germany’s Hezbollah Ban, New UK Labour Leader

People of the Pod · 1 May 2020

Former refusenik and Chairman of The Jewish Agency Natan Sharansky reflects on Israel's 72nd Independence Day on the People of the Pod podcast.