By Andrew Silverstein, The Forward
• Published May 12, 2024
Both young Jewish women graduated from Jewish day school, attended Jewish summer camps and wear Star of David necklaces. Both believe Israelis and Palestinians have a right to self-determination. Both are about to graduate from Washington University...
(JTA) — The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to elevate the status of the Palestine delegation, a mostly symbolic action that nonetheless underscored Israel’s isolation as its war with Hamas enters its seventh month.
The resolution, introduced...
By Benyamin Cohen, The Forward
• Published May 9, 2024
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JetBlue Airways is banning its in-flight crew members from wearing political pins after an incident involving a flight...
(New York Jewish Week) — More than 400 Jewish students at Columbia University have signed an open letter defending their support for Israel and decrying harassment they’ve faced surrounding the school’s pro-Palestinian encampment.
The letter...
(JTA) — One week after pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied a building at Columbia University were ejected and arrested, the rapper Macklemore has offered them an anthem.
The nearly three-minute track, released Monday, is called “Hinds Hall,”...
(JTA) — The social media company Meta is adjudicating whether a key phrase used by pro-Palestinian activists constitutes acceptable speech.
The company’s Oversight Board, an independent body tasked with reviewing Meta’s content moderation...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 6, 2024
In an effort to combat the rising tide of Holocaust denial and misinformation, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) launched a new campaign targeting Gen Zers on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. Launching on Holocaust Remembrance Day, the new...
(New York Jewish Week) – Columbia University announced Monday that it would be canceling its commencement ceremony following weeks of pro-Palestinian protest, campus turmoil and hundreds of student arrests.
Beginning nearly three weeks ago, the...
Miri Weissman, Israel Hayom via JNS
• Published May 5, 2024
An Iranian university is offering scholarships to American students expelled for participating in anti-Israel demonstrations on campuses across the United States.
In a statement reported by Iranian state-owned media outlet Press TV, Mohammad Moazzeni,...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 2, 2024
In response to escalating tensions and incidents of antisemitism on American campuses, particularly exemplified by recent protests at colleges like Columbia and Washington University, a multifaceted initiative has emerged to offer support and options...
By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
• Published May 2, 2024
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A new survey found 47% of U.S. voters believe colleges should ban pro-Palestinian protests, compared to 30% who say the...
WASHINGTON (JTA) — In his first address about the pro-Palestinian protests rocking campuses nationwide, President Joe Biden said “order must prevail” but rejected proposals to bring in federal troops.
“Dissent must never lead to disorder, or...
