BBC's Responsible AI chief previously jailed over immigration offenses, found with al-Qaeda manual
BBC's Responsible AI principal data scientist Hicham Yezza was previously arrested in an al-Qaeda manual probe and jailed for immigration offenses.
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CAM weekly antisemitism report – Anti-Israel social media’s followers inauthentic
Palestinian history children's book withdrawn from publisher due to editorial disagreements
FBI arrests man for threatening to 'blow up' Jewish preschool in LA with Molotov cocktails - report
'American Intellectual Antisemitism': Shai Davidai exposes universities’ deep-rooted antisemitism
A professor’s fight against campus antisemitism reveals institutional failures and raises questions about whether American universities can change.
In Pittsburgh, campus antisemitism report’s authors neglected to speak with Jewish students
The University of Pittsburgh faced criticism over an antisemitism report that did not include research into Jewish students’ experiences.
Pro-Palestinian protesters demand cancellation of Israeli dance performance at Madrid theater
The theater's director, Ruperto Merino, rejected demands to cancel the performances, saying decisions about the artistic program were based on professional, not political, considerations.
Jewish Democrats launch ad blitz blasting Young Republicans for praising Hitler
The Kansas Young Republican club and New York’s statewide Young Republicans organization were disbanded shortly after the exposé’s publication.
US, Israeli business groups unite to strengthen economic ties amid growing anti-Israel backlash
Regional economic development groups from across the US united at a Michigan summit to promote Israeli investment, strengthen commercial partnerships and counter growing opposition to business ties.
Thai authorities inspect Chabad House in Chiang Mai, find no violations
The Chiang Mai inspection was presented by authorities as a routine enforcement visit, with no reports of search warrants or seized materials.
Hillel rabbi in Georgia's Emory fired over fiance's Israel criticism, pro-Palestinian posts
According to Golomb, she began working at Emory Hillel on July 1, and was fired by the nonprofit that operates Hillels in Georgia on August 3.
Banning Beersheba fans, allowing pro-Hamas rally shows Netherlands broken, Israeli ambassador says
"Hamas is a designated terrorist organization in the Netherlands - the same group responsible for the October 7 atrocities, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust," Vapni said.
How Brandeis University is reimagining the liberal arts for a new generation
Founded nearly 80 years ago on Jewish values and academic excellence, Brandeis University is launching a bold plan to reinvent the liberal arts.
Trump addresses Michigan synagogue as antisemitism event sparks Jewish community backlash
Trump addressed hundreds of Michigan Jews by video at a DOJ-backed antisemitism event, drawing criticism from progressive Jewish leaders ahead of a pivotal Senate election.
