Tag: Universities

Following recent anti-Israel student activities at American universities including Columbia and UCLA, the author highlights a concerning rise in organized anti-Israel activism on university campuses, with protesters endorsing Hamas and Hezbollah and defacing property with anti-Zionist messages.
A satirical piece discusses a new exam at U.S. universities aimed at promoting anti-Israel activism and potentially targeting pro-Israel or Jewish students.
Republican politicians, led by figures like DeSantis, are pushing back against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at universities, passing laws to ban such programs across several states.
House Republicans are intensifying oversight of universities, alleging widespread antisemitism and seeking to impact funding, tax exemptions, and visas for overseas students.
Reps. Ritchie Torres, a Democrat, and Mike Lawler, a Republican from New York, have introduced a bill named the COLUMBIA Act that would enable the federal government to appoint antisemitism monitors on college campuses, particularly in response to concerns raised by anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.
In this text, the discussion revolves around the relationship between universities and the pro-Hamas encampment movement, particularly in light of Mike Johnson's apparent establishment of a counter movement.
Sarah Breger and Dr. Sharon Nazarian will be discussing the rise of anti-Zionism and antisemitism on college campuses in a conversation hosted by Moment magazine.
A new bill in California seeks to ban calling for genocide on public college and university campuses as part of efforts to combat antisemitism.
The text reflects on the events of October 7, emphasizing the importance of recognizing both friends and foes clearly.
The article discusses the complex views among liberal Jews regarding Rep. Elise Stefanik, the number-three Republican in the House of Representatives, and her stance on antisemitism.
This article calls on American Jews to reconsider their charitable giving and support for institutions that have shown indifference or hostility towards Jewish life and well-being.
US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has warned that colleges could face funding cuts if they fail to address antisemitism and other forms of bigotry.
In this essay, the author discusses the rise of cancel culture on college campuses, where students are being shunned and ostracized for expressing unpopular views or asking questions.
The author discusses the lack of open discourse and the failure to foster constructive engagement on college campuses.
This essay discusses the crisis of anti-Zionism in American universities, particularly elite institutions.
The author explores the differences and similarities between the study of Talmud in yeshivas and in university departments of Talmud.
The article discusses the issues with the American university system beyond the problems of faculty tenure.
Qatar has executed a sophisticated and successful campaign to influence Western policymaking, particularly in the U.S., through significant financial investments in institutions, media, and lobbying efforts.
In this "That War" edition, the discussion revolves around significant topics such as reflecting on the Six Day War's 50th anniversary, questioning the effectiveness of Members of Knesset, and debating whether universities should offer sex-segregated courses for ultra-Orthodox students.
Jewish campus groups are actively addressing the issue of sexual assault on college campuses by implementing initiatives to support victims and change how universities handle such incidents.
In an episode titled "The Poindexter for President? Edition," Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah discuss various topics including Israel's potential adoption of a Castle Strategy in the midst of Middle Eastern turmoil, the debate surrounding universities switching to English, and the idea of having a Nobel Laureate chemist as Israel's next president.