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Israeli students around the world report: "There are more PLO flags here than in Ramallah"

A sharp rise in antisemitic incidents against Jewish students at campuses in North America. MK Oded Forer is working on classifying Zionism as a protected value.

New study finds Jewish college students hiding identity due to Gaza war

The research provides new insight into the impact of the October 7th massacre and the alarming rise in antisemitism on campuses.

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.

Jewish teens are looking at a new factor in their college search: antisemitism

A new survey of nearly 2,000 BBYO participants across North America found that 64% said antisemitism on campus was an important factor in their decision regarding where to attend college.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
17/02/2024

Why do so many young Americans hate Israel?

No matter the reason, their impact must be considered.

Young Americans: Jews are 'oppressors,' calls for genocide not hate speech

More than half of young Americans said the long-term answer for the conflict is for "Israel to be ended and given to Hamas."

Harvard early applications drop 17% amid campus antisemitism scandal

Of the 7921 applicants this year, 692 were selected which is only marginally less than the 722 students accepted in 2022. 

Penn’s Jewish students say problems remain after president resigns

University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill declined to state clearly that calls for the genocide of Jews violated school rules. On Saturday, she stepped down.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
13/12/2023

Silver lining in US college presidents’ testimony - analysis

The comments do not go unchallenged and the challenge is fierce.

11/12/2023

Have American universities become a hotbed of antisemitism?

While the federal government takes threats of antisemitism seriously, Jay Ruderman can’t say the same for leadership at many of America’s most elite schools.

By DAVID BRUMMER
07/12/2023
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