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Antisemitism

Antisemitism is hostility towards or prejudice against the Jewish people. Since biblical times, Jews experienced periods in which they were persecuted for refusing to adopt the religion and culture of the ruling societies in which they lived. The rise of Christianity and perception of Jews as rejectors of Jesus led to a rise in antisemitism.

Hate in disguise: Undermining Israel's right to exist through 'pro-Palestinian' campaigns

Not only are Israel and the Jews threatened here, but also American society as a whole, along with Canadian society, Western Europe, and other democratic societies.

By DR. RONEN HOFFMAN
28/04/2024
CONNECT WITH them. Students walk outside the Library of Columbia University in New York.

Israeli student elected by Columbia for role of student president as protests surge

The election comes as the Columbia campus experiences an overwhelming wave of anti-Israel protests and student encampments.

Anti-Israel protesters at UCLA attack Native American woman opposing Hamas

Lani Dawn said pro-Palestinian protesters told her and a Native American man that they couldn't speak to each other at the scene.

28/04/2024

'You're hurting the Palestinian cause': Gazan peace activist condemns campus protests

Despite acting under the guise of peace activism, campus protestors are not helping Gazans. There is no place for their violence and antisemitism, says Palestinian peace activist Howidy.

'Safe Haven': An important account of Nazis in the UK

A cautionary tale regarding an important and highly justified judicial initiative, launched to prosecute Nazi war criminals who had illegally immigrated to the UK, which in practical terms failed.

USC cancels graduation amid Israel protests, some Jewish students question their place on campus

The student said the increased attention on USC has made it difficult to focus on school, even as final exams are around the corner.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
27/04/2024

Yad Vashem Chairman to Columbia president: 'The time has come for you to take a stand'

Dayan implored Dr. Shafik to “lead with moral principles, not only with administrative regulations. Speak up.”

'Zionists don't deserve to live': Columbia University student rants in live instagram video

Early on Friday, Kymani James published a statement to their social media accounts saying that his comments were taken out of context in the clips that have been shared online.

'Your Jewish students cannot be sacrificed': Jewish leaders, students address universities

"If the university cannot be a place of learning, then what is the point? Universities across America must take action, and we are not asking asking for radical change," AJC President Deutch said.

Ritchie Torres, Mike Lawler introduce bill to create campus antisemitism monitors

The lawmakers named the bill the COLUMBIA (College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountability) Act.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
26/04/2024
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