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News and updates about Campus Anti-Israel Activities

Cornell dispute erupts after protesters surround president’s car

Cornell’s Jewish president clashes with students following on-campus debate about Israel.

Cornell dispute erupts after protesters surround president’s car

Campus antisemitism case

US Judge halts Trump’s $1b penalty bid against U of California

Trump can’t levy antisemitism fines against the University of California, judge rules.

US Judge halts Trump’s $1b penalty bid against U of California

Judge:

Northwestern can discipline students refusing antisemitism video

Federal judge allows Northwestern to block enrollment for students who boycotted antisemitism training.

Northwestern can discipline students refusing antisemitism video

Brown University joins MIT in rejecting Trump admin funding offer

Brown University’s Jewish president turns down Trump’s ‘Compact’ deal for campuses, which offers special funding in exchange for an array of concessions.

Brown University joins MIT in rejecting Trump admin funding offer

Texas judge strikes down law limiting protests

U.S. District Judge David Ezra struck down a new Texas law limiting campus protests, saying it violates the U.S. Constitution.

Texas judge strikes down law limiting protests

Radical U -How students turned their professors' words into deeds

From their support for the Boycott Divest Sanction (BDS) movement, to hosting terrorists, to accepting terrorist tainted funding, some of the nation's top universities have shamefully become part of the Palestinian Arab resistance. And their students turned to violence. Opinion.

Radical U -How students turned their professors' words into deeds

California:

Jewish coalition opposes UCLA antisemitism settlement demands

California Jewish groups say Trump $1B demand of UCLA ‘does not make Jewish students safer.’

Jewish coalition opposes UCLA antisemitism settlement demands

Mahmoud Khalil defends Columbia protests, downplays antisemitism

In an interview with Ezra Klein, campus protest leader Mahmoud Khalil dismisses concerns over antisemitism, calling them a 'manufactured hysteria' while explaining his interpretation of Hamas' October 7th massacre in Israel.

Mahmoud Khalil defends Columbia protests, downplays antisemitism

UC settles UCLA antisemitism lawsuit for $6.13 million

UCLA settles antisemitism lawsuit with $6.13M payout, including donations to Jewish groups.

UC settles UCLA antisemitism lawsuit for $6.13 million

Amid reports of settlement:

Columbia U adopts antisemitism definition

Columbia adopts Israel-related antisemitism definition as it negotiates with Trump administration.

Columbia U adopts antisemitism definition

New JPPI report warns:

Israel studies are disappearing from American campuses

New report from the Jewish People Policy Institute highlights the existential threats facing Israel Studies in American universities, citing rising anti-Israel sentiment, academic marginalization, and ideological bias.

Israel studies are disappearing from American campuses

Australian writer expelled for supporting anti-Israel protest

Alistair Kitchen, an Australian writer and former student in the U.S., was deported from the United States after writing articles supporting student protests at Columbia University against Israel.

Australian writer expelled for supporting anti-Israel protest

How Academics can show support for Israel at graduations

Be part of a silent, dignified response to the last two years of pro-Hamas and anti-Israel protests, demonstrations, encampments, and intimidation masquerading as righteousness and protected under the aegis of 'academic freedom'.

How Academics can show support for Israel at graduations

Hillel CEO says he shares ‘concerns’ over campus deportations

'While legal actions have a role to play, they are by no means a cure-all,' Hillel CEO Adam Lehman says.

Hillel CEO says he shares ‘concerns’ over campus deportations

York University to hold pro-Palestinian dinner

The event was published under the heading 'Victory and Resilience: The Struggle Continues' and is sponsored by the university's Muslim Student association..

York University to hold pro-Palestinian dinner

Biden team resolves its final Title VI antisemitism cases

Department of Education resolves small number of its many remaining Title VI cases involving allegations of antisemitic and anti-Palestinian discrimination.

Biden team resolves its final Title VI antisemitism cases

Enforce the Anti-Terrorism Act and end Hamasnik campus uprisings

The US Supreme Court determined that engaging in political advocacy on behalf of a FTO or in furtherance of its goals, as well as training members in how to use the law or engage in other activities to further the goals of the FTO is covered by the Act. Enforcement is all that is necessay. Opinion.

Enforce the Anti-Terrorism Act and end Hamasnik campus uprisings

Hillel pres.:

'Environment at Sarah Lawrence among the worst we’ve seen'

Dept. of Education opens Title VI antisemitism investigation at Sarah Lawrence College, where Hillel alleged atmosphere of intimidation.

'Environment at Sarah Lawrence among the worst we’ve seen'

Columbia U:

Jewish student compensated after 'fart spray' suspension

Columbia University paid $395,000 in settlement after suspending Jewish student for using ‘fart spray,' report says.

Jewish student compensated after 'fart spray' suspension

Dov Hikind: Chuck Schumer 'nothing but a traitor and kapo'

Chuck Schumer advised Columbia University leaders to 'keep their heads down,' ignore criticism of antisemitism management, report says.

Dov Hikind: Chuck Schumer 'nothing but a traitor and kapo'

Task force:

UCLA allowed antisemitism to fester amid pro-Palestinian protests

Pro-Palestinian movement at the University of California, Los Angeles, triggered 'a torrent of abuse directed at Jewish and Israeli students, faculty and staff,' task force concludes.

UCLA allowed antisemitism to fester amid pro-Palestinian protests

Brandeis University president resigns position

Brandeis President Ron Liebowitz resigns after no-confidence vote that cited budget crisis and Gaza protests.

Brandeis University president resigns position

Official report:

CUNY's system for handling antisemitism needs 'complete overhaul'

Report ordered by Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for ‘overhaul’ of CUNY antisemitism policies.

CUNY's system for handling antisemitism needs 'complete overhaul'

Anti-Defamation League:

Significant rise in campus support for terror & targeting of Jews

Researchers record major spikes in vandalism, harassment and assault throughout the 2023-24 academic year.

Significant rise in campus support for terror & targeting of Jews

Activist indicted for April flag burning at Columbia University

Activist, aged 40, indicted for burning Israeli flag at April Columbia University protest.

Activist indicted for April flag burning at Columbia University

Temple U: Dozens hold anti-Israel protest at campus Hillel

Temple University investigating pro-Palestinian march at campus Hillel.

Temple U: Dozens hold anti-Israel protest at campus Hillel

Education Minister delays bill against terror-supporting students

The Minister of Education refused to bring the bill to the Ministerial Committee on Legislation. Kisch to Channel 7: "I support clear and harsh sanctions against terror-supporting students."

Education Minister delays bill against terror-supporting students

'Send Us':

Aliyah activists urge state to work together for immigration

A group of activists specializing in promoting Jewish immigration to Israel held a conference today in Jerusalem to discuss strategies for boosting immigration and called for the government to support their work.

Aliyah activists urge state to work together for immigration

California:

Anti-Israel group claims responsibility for arson on campus

A group identifying itself as the 'Marilyn's Daughters' declared that it had set the fires as a part of a larger 'operation in solidarity with the Palestinian people.'

Anti-Israel group claims responsibility for arson on campus

ZOA Open Letter to the US Att'y General's office

This letter contains examples of antisemitic activities on campus and the names of the organizations funding or backing them. The writers assert that combating Jew-hatred a top priority needs to be a top law-enforcement priority. The currentsituation is intolerable.

ZOA Open Letter to the US Att'y General's office

Anti-Israel protests:

Not all of the arrested protesters affiliated with Columbia U.

More than 25% of arrested Columbia protesters were not connected to the university, police say.

Not all of the arrested protesters affiliated with Columbia U.

University Presidents, George Soros and The UN: Go to Hell!

It’s a crazy time to be a Jew. But we will win and they can all go to hell.  Am Israel Chai.

University Presidents, George Soros and The UN: Go to Hell!

When a rhyme is not fine

What is this juvenile fascination with rhymes? The screeching of a repugnant rhyme is like the robotic chants from the Nazi era.Op-ed.

When a rhyme is not fine

Anatomy of a college brainwashing

How UCI brainwashes students to empathize with Hamas and hate Israel. You may never get your college age children back. Opinion.

Anatomy of a college brainwashing

Campus hate is the same hate that fueled 10/7 pogrom in Israel

Cornell student Ethan Oliner explains how the recent hatred on his campus is exactly like that of Hamas. Op-ed.

Campus hate is the same hate that fueled 10/7 pogrom in Israel

NY state investigating CUNY law school over BDS support

Pro-Israel group alleges that faculty council BDS resolution in direct contravention of New York human rights law.

NY state investigating CUNY law school over BDS support

Montreal:

Campus newspaper slammed for biased coverage of Israel trip

Concordia University student paper prints front page story quoting anti-Israel activists on president's deal with Bar-Ilan University.

Campus newspaper slammed for biased coverage of Israel trip

Canadian advocacy org report:

Anti-IHRA stance rife among nation's faculty associations

Report finds 50 Canadian faculty groups refuse to endorse IHRA definition, calls for increased transparency for antisemitism incidents.

Anti-IHRA stance rife among nation's faculty associations

Hillel Ontario poll:

Majority of students hide Jewish identity, pro-Israel views

Study finds being part of Jewish community central to Jewish student life but antisemitism a constant worry on Ontario campuses.

Majority of students hide Jewish identity, pro-Israel views

Op-ed:

New report exposes endemic campus Jew-hatred

Palestinian activism morphs into an attack on Jewish identity, and Israel is just an excuse. Op-ed.

New report exposes endemic campus Jew-hatred

Hanukkah and the new imperialist assault on Judaism

Campus antisemites are seeking to destroy not just Israel, but Jewish identity itself. Sounds like Hanukkah. Op-ed.

Hanukkah and the new imperialist assault on Judaism

A letter to the editorial board of UConn’s The Daily Campus

You have hijacked a student newspaper in an      ongoing campaign to malign Israel with lies and disinformation. Op-ed.

A letter to the editorial board of UConn’s The Daily Campus

ADL report:

Disturbing number of anti-Israel campus incidents in 2021-22

Anti-Defamation League report finds anti-Israel activity continues to increase on US campuses, jeopardizing the safety of Jewish students.

Disturbing number of anti-Israel campus incidents in 2021-22

New initiative to fund programs to fight campus antisemitism

Antisemitism Education Initiative providing grants to major colleges to enact programs and training to fight back against antisemitism.

New initiative to fund programs to fight campus antisemitism

Australian student mag slammed for writing ‘Death to Israel’

Adelaide Uni magazine On Dit ignites fury after publishing article and posting 'Glory to the Intifada, glory to the resistance' on Facebook.

Australian student mag slammed for writing ‘Death to Israel’

Tolerating hatred

Sophisticated on campuses, or violent on the streets, attacks on those who look Jewish are not exciting to the media. It's old news. Op-ed.

Tolerating hatred

ZOA slams extreme anti-Israel Berkeley Law bylaw

Bylaw signed onto by nine student groups would ban anyone supporting Israel's right to exist from speaking.

ZOA slams extreme anti-Israel Berkeley Law bylaw

Students are Standing with Israel . . . join them

Pro-Israel students are prey to toxic behavior, slurs and threats. Meet the group that defends them and has their back - and join it. Op-ed.

Students are Standing with Israel . . . join them

The campus wars against the Jews

With an entire globe from which to choose, they pinpoint the Jews — only the Jews. The one country in the world with a Jewish majority.Op-ed

The campus wars against the Jews

Jewish fraternity calls out Rutgers for ‘antisemitism problem’

Alpha Epsilon Pi demands action from Rutgers to deal with mounting campus antisemitism causing Jewish students to feel targeted and unsafe.

Jewish fraternity calls out Rutgers for ‘antisemitism problem’

Marquette University passes BDS resolution on eve of Yom HaShoah

Israel boycott resolution written by campus anti-Israel group who are also pushing to ban US-based Sabra hummus from campus.

Marquette University passes BDS resolution on eve of Yom HaShoah

Group slams Middle East Studies Association for BDS support

Coalition supporting academic freedom urges universities to withdraw their membership with the Middle East Studies Association.

Group slams Middle East Studies Association for BDS support

Campus antisemtism:

McGill and Tufts mobilize against Israel

The toxic language and ideology of activists who hijack  the Israeli/Palestinian debate. Opinion.

McGill and Tufts mobilize against Israel

Virginia Tech Jewish leaders slam campus speech by anti-Zionist

Jewish leaders urge cancellation of keynote address by ex-academic with a “long history of targeting the Jewish community."

Virginia Tech Jewish leaders slam campus speech by anti-Zionist

ZOA calls on Duke U to override student veto of pro-Israel club

The Zionist Organization of America is urging Duke to override its student government’s refusal to approve a chapter of a pro-Israel group.

ZOA calls on Duke U to override student veto of pro-Israel club

CUNY faculty group denounces anti-Israel student gov resolution

CUNY Alliance for Inclusion slams "demonizing" anti-Israel resolution passed by the university’s law school student government.

CUNY faculty group denounces anti-Israel student gov resolution

ADL: Anti-Israel activity isolates Jewish students

New ADL report finds that anti-Israel groups on university campuses continue to vilify and ostracize pro-Israel and Jewish students.

ADL: Anti-Israel activity isolates Jewish students

Ohio governor addresses campus anti-Semitism in Hanukkah letter

Ohio Gov Mike DeWine wrote to university presidents asking them to combat the "alarming trend" of increasing anti-Semitism on campuses.

Ohio governor addresses campus anti-Semitism in Hanukkah letter

Toronto university accused of violating rights of Jewish students

B’nai Brith Canada taking on case of Jewish students at Ontario College of Art and Design who allege they are being discriminated against.

Toronto university accused of violating rights of Jewish students

Anti-Israel activists surround IDF veterans' event at NJ college

Anti-Israel protesters surround meeting of wounded IDF veterans with students on Stockton University campus in New Jersey.

Anti-Israel activists surround IDF veterans' event at NJ college