Brandeis University

Study shows Birthright Israel's lasting impact across generations

New research reveals that Birthright alumni are significantly more likely to pass on Jewish traditions to their children, reinforcing Jewish identity across generations.

Brandeis University president resigns position

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

Study:

Significant minority of college students hostile to Jews, Israel

One-third of non-Jewish college students are hostile to Jews or Israel, Brandeis U study finds.

Brandeis University bars Students for Justice in Palestine

Brandeis University revokes recognition of anti-Israel organization, says it “openly supports Hamas”.

Brandeis student senate votes down resolution condemning Hamas

Non-denominational Jewish university student government rejects resolution calling on Hamas to release its hostages.

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President apologizes for ad which offended Orthodox Jews

Brandeis U president apologizes for ad calling school ‘anything but Orthodox.’

Brandeis ad sparks backlash amongst Orthodox Jewish students

Orthodox students at Brandeis U. decry ad calling school ‘anything but Orthodox.’

Brandeis reeling after bus crash leaves student dead, 28 injured

Shuttle bus which transports students to and from Brandeis crashes on way back from hockey game, leaving one dead, dozens injured.

Brandeis U honors AJC CEO David Harris with honorary doctorate

Harris receives Brandeis University Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his lifetime of service to the Jewish people and humankind.

Brandeis grad behind 2018 synagogue attacks arrested for mugging

Ex-NY City Hall intern and Brandeis grad convicted in 2018 of antisemitic vandalism is arrested for robbing a man on subway at knife-point.

After dispute, Brandeis renews contract with president

Brandeis president signs 5-year contract renewal after dispute with university’s board.

Brandeis president says university is trying to force him out

Brandeis reportedly displeased with President Ron Liebowitz, with board offering him one-year deal to force him out.

Celebrated philanthropist Carl Shapiro passes away at 108

Carl Shapiro, Boston philanthropist and longtime benefactor of Brandeis University, has passed away at the age of 108.

Brandeis targeted by bomb threat a week before school starts

People on campus told to seek shelter after bomb threat received at Brandeis University, days before classes begin.

A shot across the demographic bow

Users on white nationalist site mock Jews' appearance

Photos of Brandeis students and professors posted on white nationalist website.

Brandeis condemns vandalism of Israel Week art installation

Temporary art installation erected on Brandeis University's Great Lawn vandalized with 'Free Palestine' graffiti.

New project aims to study the Latin American Jewish experience

Brandeis University initiative looks to tell oft-overlooked story of Jews of Latin America.

Brandeis University reopens after bomb threat

Brandeis University reopens its campus hours after receiving an email bomb threat.

Brandeis University closed after email threat

Jewish University near Boston closes following series of emailed threats. Students living on campus forced to relocate.

'Support for Israel among US Jewish youth is strong'

Brandeis prof. blasts findings that support for Israel among college students is decreasing. 'If they were disaffected, they wouldn’t come.'

BDS spurs growing anti-Semitism on campuses

Researchers at Brandeis University find increased anti-Semitism on campuses is related to BDS.

Brandeis president: Discomfort an important element of education

Q&A with the new president of Brandeis University, Ron Liebowitz.

US Cops Now Feeling Awfully Jewish

Book Burning - Next?

Honor Dishonored: Brandeis and Ayaan Hirsi Ali

On Ayaan Hirsi Ali - Where Is Your Chivalry, Brandeis?

Brandeis Student Slams 'Hypocrisy' After Islam Critic Shunned

Decision to withdraw award to human rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali 'hypocritical' in light of previous awards to hatemongers.

Submission: Brandeis does U-turn on Honoring anti-Islamist

Brandeis University nixes plan to honor Ayaan Hirsi Ali, who called Islam 'a destructive, nihilistic cult of death.'

Brandeis, Penn State Quit ASA over Israel Boycott

Boycotting the boycotters, universities say ASA 'rejected core principles of freedom of association and expression.'

'World's Oldest' Wine Cellar Uncovered in Galilee

Archaeologists have uncovered what may be the world's oldest known wine cellar in Northern Israel - more than 3,700 years old.

Stupidest 'Apartheid' Protest Yet?

Brandeis U students protest Israeli "apartheid" as delegation of MKs visits – but one of the MKs is an Arab.

Anti-Zionism at Brandeis: Dichter Booed as a ‘War Criminal’

Anti-Zionists at Brandeis trying to silence free speech. This time, Kadima MK Avi Dichter was their target and was called a “war criminal.”

Study: US Jews Still Support Israel

Survey shows that American Jews, young and old, are still attached to Israel despite recent claims to the contrary.

Israeli Students in High Demand for US MBA programs

US universities are competing against each other to enroll Israeli students in their business administration programs.