The first-choice song, “October Rain,” was not approved by the EBU, reportedly because it contained a direct reference to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
“The test of any government commitments in standing up for European Jewry is right now...so far, European governments are failing this test," said EJA chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin.
The student resolution resolved to cut financial ties with companies interacting with Israel and called on the Regents of the University of California to follow suit.
“Universities are places of dialogue, discussion, and development of culture and knowledge, based on the reference value of peace and dialogue between peoples to achieve it.”
The alumni have demanded monetary restitution for the costs of attending Harvard and damage to their reputation.
Alon Amir was slated to be a judge before the Estonian pre-Eurovision contest, a position he has held multiple times, but was rescinded the offer due to being Israeli
Amid a rise in antisemitism, Tucson venue cancels Jewish artist Matisyahu's planned performance, citing security concerns rather than antisemitism
Diversity, equity, and inclusion offices (DEI) receive greater attention in academic and professional spaces, leading Jews to worry about whether human rights codes will be weaponized against them
Pro-Palestine protestors "obscure the hypocrisy of us Americans living on actual colonized land taken through an actual genocide of Native Americans," Matisyahu wrote on X.
Harvard must submit missing documentation by 5 p.m. on Feb. 14, according to the letter, or the "Committee will proceed with compulsory process."
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