Posts Tagged: anti-Semitism colleges
The Sad — But True — Facts About Campus Antisemitism
Those of us who care deeply about the safety and well-being of Jewish students on college campuses would like nothing more than for Mitchell Bard...
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Jewish Problem
In late March, representatives of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s student government proposed a resolution: “Social Responsibility and University Divestment from Corporate Human Rights Abuses.” The...
Israel Bonds and US Universities: A Win-Win-Win-Win Situation
Over the years, many universities purchased Israel Bonds because they are a good investment. This does not happen as often as it once did, in...
An Opposing View on Campus Life for Jewish Students
The Algemeiner recently published another article in what seems to be a new favorite pastime of such publications: a list of the “worst campuses for Jewish...
Academics Unpack BDS, Antisemitism at Media Watchdog’s Annual Conference
JNS.org - Many colleges and universities “don't govern in a consistent way when it comes to Israel” and apply a “double standard” to how they treat...
Facts vs. Hysteria: The Truth About Campus Antisemitism
Earlier this year, the AMCHA Initiative produced a study about campus antisemitism that provoked hysterical headlines and articles about skyrocketing antisemitism at US universities. A closer look...
Amid Rise in Campus Antisemitism, Pro-Israel Students Prepare for Challenging Year
JNS.org - For most students, the dog days of August are one final chance for summer traditions, such as hitting the beach or visiting national parks...
Fighting Back Is the Best Way to Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses
According to the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitic incidents on American college campuses nearly doubled from 2014 to 2015. Antisemitic assaults (on- and off-campus) also spiked dramatically, from 36 to...
How Not to Be Silenced by ‘Breaking the Silence’ on Campus
JNS.org - For some, the members of the Israeli NGO calling itself Breaking the Silence (BtS) are “whistleblowers” and human rights activists; for others, they are...
