Lea Speyer
ARTICLES BY: Lea Speyer
Israeli Embassy in Ireland Slams Upcoming Conference Exploring Elimination of Jewish State as ‘Incompatible With Democratic Values, Academic Discussion’
A representative from the Israeli Embassy in Ireland responded harshly on Wednesday to news of a planned university conference exploring the elimination of the Jewish state. Referring to “International...
In Aftermath of BDS Resolution at Portland State U, Israel-Advocates ‘Excited to Move On,’ Publicly Celebrate Jewish State
The head of Portland State University's only pro-Israel society told Oregon Jewish Life about being “excited [to] move on," two months after the conclusion of a contentious...
Prominent American Islamic Scholar Calls ‘Horrific’ Antisemitism Rampant Among Muslims Antithetical to Their Religion
A prominent American Muslim scholar stated publicly last month that his community is rife with "horrific" antisemitism and racism against non-Muslims -- something he said is...
Prominent Scholars Slam Modern Language Association for Entertaining ‘Shameful’ BDS Resolution, Politicizing Academia
Two American scholars called an anti-Israel motion being brought before the upcoming conference of the Modern Language Association (MLA) a "shameful maneuver" that highlights the worrisome politicization of academia. Referring...
10 Notable Campus Stories From 2016
Jewish and pro-Israel students around the world have been facing a deluge of hostile activity in the form of Palestinian human-rights advocacy. This year, through the establishment of The...
New Report: Some of 2016’s Worst Antisemitic Activity Took Place on British, Canadian Campuses
Some of the past year's worst antisemitic activities took place at British and Canadian universities, according to a new report, released by a prominent international Jewish...
Israel Advocacy Group Gives ‘Worst BDS Fail of 2016’ Award to Denver U’s Chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine for Using Website Developed in Jewish State
Anti-Israel campus activists earned the dubious distinction of having made this year's greatest blunder where their efforts against the Jewish state were concerned -- by advertising their endeavor on a site created...
NYU Hillel Director: Love Expressed by Muslim Students to Jewish Counterparts in Wake of Antisemitic Incident a ‘Proud Moment’ in Interfaith Relations on Campus
The love expressed by Muslim students at New York University to their Jewish counterparts in the aftermath of an antisemitic incident is a "proud moment" in the...
Anti-Israel Activists in UK Suing Government for Infringing on ‘Right’ to Engage in BDS Campaign
BDS activists in Britain are suing the government over new regulations they say infringe on their right to promote boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel....
UK Parliamentarian Says Top British Universities Becoming ‘No-Go Zones’ for Jewish Students
Top British universities are becoming “no-go zones” for Jewish students, due to a combination of rising antisemitism on campus and a desire on the part of administrations...
Anti-Israel Activists at U of Maryland Demand Administration Protect Them Against Antisemitism Allegations, Allow BDS Promotion ‘Without Fear of Consequence’
Anti-Israel activists at the University of Maryland (UMD) are calling on the administration to defend them against antisemitism allegations and allow them to operate “without...
Jewish Student Leader in UK: Findings of Campus Racism Report Downplaying Antisemitism ‘Especially Disappointing’
A Jewish student leader in Britain expressed dismay over the findings of a racism inquiry that "trivializes antisemitism." Referring to the “Institutional Racism Review” (IRR) -- commissioned by the...
Nassau County Police: New York Community College Student Arrested for Spray-Painting 110 Swastikas on Campus Motivated by Perceived Slights From Jewish Neighbors
A Nassau Community College (NCC) student responsible for spray-painting 110 swastikas and other antisemitic graffiti at different locations on campus acted out of the belief that Jews...
‘Toxic, Negative Culture’ of Antisemitism Prompts Two Massachusetts High Schools to Cancel Hockey Season
Two Massachusetts high school hockey teams had their seasons abruptly terminated this week, after administrators uncovered what they called a “toxic and negative culture” of...
