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Columbia. Columbia University swiftly suspended a student found to be one of the anti-Israel demonstrators who disrupted the first session of a History of Modern Israel class. Protesters wearing keffiyehs and handing out flyers with incendiary imagery like “Burn Zionism to the Ground” interrupted Professor Avi Shilon’s lecture. Interim President Katrina Armstrong condemned the disruption, emphasizing that antisemitism and intimidation “will not be tolerated.”
Enhanced security measures have been implemented by the school as the investigation continues.
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Union Lawsuit. Karin Yaniv has filed a federal lawsuit against her local United Auto Workers
-affiliated union, which she and other postdoc students at the University of California Berkeley are members of. Her lawsuit alleges that "the union's anti-Israel agenda has created a hostile work environment for many of us on campus." The lawsuit asserts that Israeli Jews felt ostracized and unsafe, and that the union has supported anti-Israel campus protests and shared resources with BDS-focused campus groups.
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Binghamton. Fulfilling a resolution, Binghamton University’s Student Association Congress posted a statement condemning divestment
from Israel. The statement highlights the BDS movement's negative impact on Jewish students and commits to fostering dialogue. The resolution's language was later adjusted to emphasize inclusivity and focus less on BDS. The student government also rescinded prior pro-BDS legislation, aiming to refocus away from divisive political issues. Saul Hakim, a senior who authored the new resolution, explained his goal: “This Student Association was founded to be a voice for all students, not a platform for political theater.”
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Calgary. The University of Calgary is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau
with a new lecture series on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, reflecting on the six million Jewish victims and millions of others persecuted by the Nazi regime. The initiative aims to foster understanding, dialogue, and empathy through collective reflections on history, with the inaugural lecture focusing on the impact of wartime atrocities on children.
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Radboud (Netherlands). A group of Jewish and Israeli students and staff at Radboud University in the Netherlands do not feel safe on campus and say that growing unrest since 10/7 has not been addressed. Among the flashpoints for their concern was an invitation to Mohammed Khatib to speak at the school last fall. Khatib, a leader of
Samidoun (which the U.S. sanctioned for its role as a “sham charity” that fundraises for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine), was ultimately barred by the Dutch government. Concerned that the school is not responsive, the students are going public, saying “‘We cannot stand by and pretend nothing is going on.” | |
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Higher Ed for Former Hostages. Hebrew University of Jerusalem has announced full scholarships for all former Gaza hostages,
including children who will qualify when they grow older. The program covers a degree in any field and provides academic guidance, psychological support and career counseling. Hebrew University Rector Prof. Tamir Shefer emphasized the initiative’s goal to “rebuild a hopeful future and provide a solid anchor in their long rehabilitation journey.” The university is also supporting students displaced by the conflict and those serving in the IDF with tutoring and flexible class schedules.
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A Pitt in their Stomachs. Jewish students at the University of Pittsburgh have been speaking up about their lived experiences on campus.
They have been reporting hostile incidents ranging from anti-Zionist messaging by faculty to physical assaults, particularly post 10/7. Thanks in part to these student voices, the university established a working group on antisemitism. Pitt students like Olivia Baer have been resolute in calling for improvements. “When [professors] mentioned the conflict, it is always one-sided, like a pro-Palestinian perspective. I have never heard a professor or faculty member advocate for Israel or the rights of Jewish people.” Baer said. | |
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Heroic Humanity Amid Chaos. In the aftermath of the 10/7 Hamas massacres, Yunis Alkarnawi, a Bedouin from Rahat, Israel,
saved the lives of Shalev Biton and seven other young adults, along with 24 Thai workers, when they sought refuge on his farm after fleeing a nearby music festival. Despite the fear and danger of the terrorists closing in on the farm, Yunis managed to convince one of the attackers to leave, saving everyone inside. This life-saving act has led to a lasting bond between Yunis and Shalev, who now share their story of unexpected solidarity, highlighting the possibility of kindness and mutual understanding across divides.
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The Only One. There is one Jew in the Polish town of Oświęcim, which is a stone’s throw from Auschwitz. Hila Weisz-Gut,
an Israeli, moved to the town to join her husband there, but is also connected to the town since many of her ancestors were murdered in the nearby death camp. Weisz-Gut is intent on maintaining a Jewish presence in the town, and she provides tours for Israelis at the Oshpitzin Jewish Museum there. She notes that while her neighbors have been unfailingly welcoming, she has felt a sense of fear since 10/7, as the Hamas terrorist attacks made her wonder “is it really happening again” and as antisemitic incidents spike in Europe.
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(Weisz-Gut talks to visitors at the Oshpitzin Jewish Museum. Source: Kamil Gut) |
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