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Barnard. A staff member at Barnard College was hospitalized Wednesday evening after being physically assaulted by anti-Israel protesters who stormed Milbank Hall, the school’s main administrative building. The masked demonstrators occupied
the building for hours, chanting “intifada revolution” and refusing to unmask when asked to meet with administrators. Barnard leadership condemned the protest, stating that the demonstrators had “blatant disregard for the safety of our community.” The takeover also disrupted classes, with students unable to access classrooms. Protesters demanded the reversal of recent expulsions of students who had disrupted an Israel history class last month. Students eventually left just before 11 PM, after being told police would be called in if they did not disperse. ADL New York / New Jersey called the
takeover “completely unacceptable” and urged Barnard to enforce its code of conduct, emphasizing that these actions create a hostile environment on campus. As of this morning, three Barnard students will meet this afternoon with college President Laura Rosenbury and Dean Leslie Grinage at 1 p.m.
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(Source: X | @HenMazzig) |
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Harvard. A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit
filed by 10 Harvard alumni who claimed that antisemitism on campus post-10/7 had devalued their degrees. Judge George O’Toole Jr. ruled that the plaintiffs, who graduated between 1973 and 1996, lacked legal standing as they were not directly impacted by Harvard’s recent actions. “They graduated from Harvard many years before the central events referred to in the complaint,” O’Toole wrote. “They are not themselves directly affected by Harvard’s recent administrative actions and/or omissions.” The lawsuit accused Harvard of allowing pro-Hamas rallies on campus, hiring antisemitic professors and failing to address antisemitism.
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CUNY. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the City University of New York (CUNY) to remove a “Palestinian Studies” job posting at Hunter College after concerns it promoted antisemitic rhetoric.
The job listing, which referenced “settler colonialism, genocide, human rights, apartheid, and infrastructure devastation,” sparked backlash from Jewish groups, prompting Hochul to demand a probe to “ensure that antisemitic theories are not promoted in the classroom.” CUNY leadership supported Hochul’s decision, calling the language “divisive, polarizing, and inappropriate.” The university removed the listing and pledged to continue working with the state to combat antisemitism. The move follows an independent report commissioned by Hochul that found CUNY needed major reforms to address antisemitism on its campuses.
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Cal State Fullerton. Despite a notable lack of success in swaying California State University, Fullerton’s leadership to embrace anti-Israel BDS goals,
the school’s SJP chapter is starting a new committee on divestment. To review: In response to a resolution from the Cal State Fullerton student government in 2023 calling for divestment, the school’s office of the Chancellor said no investment policies would change, noting that “a divestment of this sort impinges on the academic freedom of our students and faculty and the unfettered exchange of ideas on our campuses.” The school has not modified this stance since then.
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Florida. The University of Florida is investigating reports
that a member of the med school faculty posted dozens of anti-Zionist messages on social media. Among the messages he is alleged to have shared were ones describing Zionism as “the root of all evil” and calling “for the disappearance of Zionism and Israel.” A university spokesman says that the posts are contrary to core university values and that school is investigating “whether they fall outside of free speech protections applicable to public employees or violate state or federal law or university policies or regulations.”
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Capitol Hill. The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on March 5 titled “Never To Be Silent: Stemming the Tide of Antisemitism in America.”
The hearing, announced by Sen. Chuck Grassley, will focus on the rise of antisemitic incidents in the U.S. following Hamas’ 10/7 attack on Israel. This will be the first Senate hearing solely focused on antisemitism since the war began. Previously, discussions on religious-based hate crimes have included but not exclusively addressed antisemitism. The upcoming hearing aims to examine the surge in antisemitic incidents, particularly on college campuses. Meanwhile, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee is also planning a hearing on campus antisemitism, though no date has been set. | |
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Noa Fights Back. Columbia student and ADL Concert Against Hate honoree Noa Fay isn’t backing down. Since Oct. 7, she’s been an unwavering voice
against antisemitism on campus, taking her message everywhere—from Fox Business to the United Nations to the March for Israel in Washington. Fay has also advocated before Congress to address the ongoing antisemitism at Columbia, demanding action to protect Jewish students. Despite more than a year of protests, antisemitic activity at Columbia persists. Noa has called attention to recent disturbing incidents—including the "bombardment" of Israeli Professor Avi Shilon’s class, vandalism at campus buildings and a sewage attack targeting Columbia’s Israeli dean. As Columbia continues to grapple with these challenges, Noa remains unwavering: “If you
are curious to know what has been happening at Columbia since October 7, I am here to help.” | |
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A Home for Healing. The UJA-Federation of New York has pledged $2 million to establish the UJA New York Nova House, a permanent center in Netanya dedicated to supporting survivors and families of victims from the October 7th Nova Music Festival massacre.
Expected to open by the end of the year, the center will offer rehabilitation services, cultural activities and workforce development for the thousands affected by the attack. The facility will serve as a lasting home for the Tribe of Nova Association’s programming, which has been operating in temporary spaces. “A permanent House is crucial for the long-term healing and recovery of our Nova survivors,” said Tribe of Nova chairman Reef Peretz. The center will also feature memorials and a museum honoring the lives lost in the tragedy.
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(A computer-generated rendering of the UJA New York Nova House | COURTESY) |
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Israel’s Firepower. During the Los Angeles wildfires, an Israeli Home Front Command unit played a critical role in helping fight the massive fires — remotely. Using AI-driven analytics, they mapped fire zones, infrastructure and evacuation sites in real-time, providing U.S. firefighting teams with essential intelligence before
each day’s operations. “Our effectiveness in fire management was greatly enhanced by the time zone difference,” said Lt. Col. Yosef Salem, head of data at the Home Front Command. “American teams would start their day with comprehensive assessments we had prepared overnight.” The unit’s expertise in data-driven disaster management proved to be an invaluable asset, reinforcing Israel’s leadership in crisis response and technological solutions for life-saving operations. Captain Keren, who heads research and data at the Home Front Command’s Operation Branch calls their unit “trailblazers” whose mission is to protect civilians in
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