The letter takes particular aim at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, asking the university presidents, “Do your diversity, equity, and inclusion departments serve Jewish students on campus?”
The plaintiffs claim Harvard's "tolerance and enabling" of antisemitism permits the harassment of Jewish students and disruption of campus activities and classes with anti-Israel demonstrations.
The increase in antisemitic incidents escalated following the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7.
The letter, addressed to Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny Pritzker and Interim President Dr. Alan Garber, outlined a "pattern of deeply troubling incidents and developments."
Harvard Hillel consistently enables students to grapple with Israel’s challenges as an imperative of Jewish life and maturation.
Over the past few days, there has been widespread jubilation in response to Harvard's president's resignation. While it's understandable, what has truly been accomplished?
The Israeli-born Neri Oxman, a tenured professor at MIT and a celebrity in the academic world, was reported to have plagiarized content in her academic writing, Business Insider reported on Saturday.
As 2024 begins, the new year should bring with it new thinking to directly confront the antisemitic dangers that are so apparent now on college campuses nationwide.
In an opinion piece published by the New York Times, Claudine Gay described the investigations into her academic works as 'obsessive scrutiny.'
In a statement, Getzel Davis, Campus Rabbi for Harvard Hillel, said his organization's priority is for the university to be a "safe and inclusive environment" for all students.
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