BDS

Above the Fold: Isolating Israel will hurt the world more than it will hurt Israel

Isolating Israel is not new, but of late, we are witness to a change in momentum.

Tufts student senate adopts BDS resolutions against Israel

The Coalition for Palestinian Liberation at Tufts (CPLT) had introduced four resolutions, but a motion calling on the Tufts Global Education Office to end study programs in Israel was rejected.

The state of world Jewry is not good

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Though she said she does not know what will come next for America or for the Jewish people, Bari Weiss said the first step is to stand up to the lies against us.

By AMY KLEIN
03/03/2024

Second Israeli song entry for Eurovision in dispute as contest deadline approaches

The first-choice song, “October Rain,” was not approved by the EBU, reportedly because it contained a direct reference to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
02/03/2024

European Jewish leadership meets to discuss epidemic of antisemitism across Europe

“The test of any government commitments in standing up for European Jewry is right now...so far, European governments are failing this test," said EJA chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin.

UCLA delegation visits Israel as students pass BDS 'genocide' resolution

The student resolution resolved to cut financial ties with companies interacting with Israel and called on the Regents of the University of California to follow suit.

Academic ties are key to countering boycotts against Israel

“Universities are places of dialogue, discussion, and development of culture and knowledge, based on the reference value of peace and dialogue between peoples to achieve it.”

By EMANUELE G. DALLA TORRE
25/02/2024
A seal hangs over a building at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Alumni sue Harvard for devaluing diploma with ‘antisemitic’ campus

The alumni have demanded monetary restitution for the costs of attending Harvard and damage to their reputation.

Experienced Eurovision judge rejected from pre-Eurovision contest due to Israeli citizenship

Alon Amir was slated to be a judge before the Estonian pre-Eurovision contest, a position he has held multiple times, but was rescinded the offer due to being Israeli

Venue claims Matisyahu concert canceled over security concerns, not antisemitism

Amid a rise in antisemitism, Tucson venue cancels Jewish artist Matisyahu's planned performance, citing security concerns rather than antisemitism

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