American universities: Columbia students address press, congressmen propose antisemitism monitors
A coalition of University of Michigan students camp at an encampment in the Diag to pressure the university to divest its endowment from companies that support Israel or could profit from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas on the University of Michigan college campus in Ann Arbor.(photo credit: REUTERS/REBECCA COOK)
'Let my people go!': NYU students tell 'Moses' they don't support Hamas releasing the hostages
Calling the segment "Let My People Go: The Game Show," Zach Sage Fox bestowed plagues on each NYU student protester who said they did not support the release of Israeli hostages.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFA demonstrator holds a sign across from the Columbia University campus with a student protest encampment in support of Palestinians, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, U.S., April 25, 2024.(photo credit: Mike Segar/Reuters)Go to the full article > >
USC cancels graduation amid Israel protests, some Jewish students question their place on campus
The student said the increased attention on USC has made it difficult to focus on school, even as final exams are around the corner.
ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA LAPD surrounds students protesting in support of Palestinians at an encampment at the University of Southern California’s Alumni Park, as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas continues, in Los Angeles, California, US, April 24, 2024.(photo credit: VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Green Party Jill Stein at Columbia anti-Israel encampment: 'The Jewish people have Poland'
In 2012 and 2016, Dr. Stein supported the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel and supported halting all military aid to Israel from the United States.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF A coalition of University of Michigan students camp at an encampment in the Diag to pressure the university to divest its endowment from companies that support Israel or could profit from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas on the University of Michigan college campus in Ann Arbor.(photo credit: REUTERS/REBECCA COOK)Go to the full article > >
Yad Vashem Chairman to Columbia president: 'The time has come for you to take a stand'
Dayan implored Dr. Shafik to “lead with moral principles, not only with administrative regulations. Speak up.”
'Zionists don't deserve to live': Columbia University student rants in live instagram video
Early on Friday, James published a statement to their social media accounts saying that his comments were taken out of context in the clips that have been shared online.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Students whom were detained by NYPD and suspended by Columbia University for participating in a demonstration, take part in a press conference, as the Protest encampment continues in support of Palestinians, amid ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York (photo credit: REUTERS/EDUARDO MUNOZ)Go to the full article > >
Israel supporters rally outside Columbia University to keep focus on remaining hostages
"Where is the global outrage? There are hostages from 25 countries. There are at least five hostages who are fellow Americans still in captivity. Where is the American outrage?" Mark Levine said.
ByHANNAH SARISOHN New Yorkers rally outside of Columbia to free the remaining hostages, April 26, 2024. (photo credit: Dani Tenenbaum, LIRI AGAMI)Go to the full article > >
'Your Jewish students cannot be sacrificed': Jewish leaders, students address universities
"If the university cannot be a place of learning, then what is the point? Universities across America must take action, and we are not asking asking for radical change," AJC President Deutch said.
ByHANNAH SARISOHN Pro-Israel counter-protesters stand around a demonstration by Harvard Law students participating in the National Day of Action organized by Law Students for a Free Palestine, at Harvard University on November 16, 2023.(photo credit: BRIAN SNYDER/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
An open letter to the Columbia protesters from a peace activist in Israel
This is a battle between those who support violence and an all-or-nothing approach to this conflict, and those who want to find a way for us to all win out by sharing this land.
ByHAVIVA NER-DAVID/JTAThousands of Jews and Arabs march in Tel Aviv for peace and coexistence, Saturday, May 22, 2021.(photo credit: STANDING TOGETHER)Go to the full article > >
Ritchie Torres, Mike Lawler introduce bill to create campus antisemitism monitors
The lawmakers named the bill the COLUMBIA (College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountability) Act.
ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA Congressman Ritchie Torres visiting Israel's south(photo credit: UJA-Federation of New York)Go to the full article > >
Hundreds rally for hostages outside Columbia University
Students at universities across the United States have set up protest encampments on school grounds, proclaiming solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and demanding that schools sever their relationships with Israel.
The protests began at Columbia University, where police arrested more than 100 students before the encampment immediately reconstituted itself last week. The encampments, which now number in the dozens, have been the site of hundreds of arrests.
The demonstrations include calls for "intifada" against Israel, open expressions of support for Hamas, and praise for the October 7 attacks. The radical rhetoric has drawn wide condemnation, including from the White House and the leadership of Israel.
At Columbia, a campus rabbi advised Jewish students to leave campus for their own safety, and several historically Jewish schools have re-opened their admissions process to accept students concerned for their wellbeing.
Many left-wing voices and progressive congresspeople praise the demonstrations, insisting that they are nonviolent and calling for peace.
