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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

Ivy League schools recruit smaller donors as Jewish mega-donors withdraw - NYP report

Ivy League colleges that have lost the support of Jewish donors have lowered their donor standards – offering dedication donations for up to 90% less than usual, according to a new report.

Students for Justice in Palestine suspended at GW University – adding to a growing trend

The GW chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine has become the third to be suspended in US universities amid a rise in antisemitic incidents.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
16/11/2023

WZO head to Jewish donors: 'Halt donations to universities that promote hatred of Jews'

One witness described the harrowing experience of hearing widespread calls for the annihilation of the Jewish people and relentless attacks on Israel, which was supposed to be a safe haven for Jews.

15/11/2023

WATCH: Cooper Union Jewish students attacked by pro-Palestinian student group

Video taken by one of the students shows several Orthodox Jewish students trapped in the library as a mob gathered behind the door and chanted "Free Palestine."

Harvard and Israel’s war with Hamas - opinion

Harvard student groups claimed Hamas’s attack “did not happen in a vacuum,” and were the result of Israeli occupation in an open letter.

By STEPHEN M. FLATOW
13/10/2023
The exterior of The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University.

Harvard Club of Israel responds to Harvard student letter blaming Israel for Hamas terror

The controversial letter condemning Israel published by Harvard student groups called Israel entirely responsible for all unfolding violence" following "decades of occupation."

99 orgs demand rejection of antisemitic, antizionist UC proposal

Nearly 100 organizations are demanding a proposal that would enshrine antizionism in high school curricula be rejected.

29/09/2023

GW University opens investigation into allegations of professor’s antisemitism

Graduate psychology students alleged that they had been targeted last fall by their professor due to “their Jewish and Israeli identities.” 

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
19/01/2023
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