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Hebrew language Olympiad celebrates record participation in its third year

The third annual Hebrew Language Olympiad at Tel Aviv University attracted hundreds of teenagers worldwide, showcasing impressive growth and participation from diverse regions and institutions.

Not the college dream: The harsh reality of Jewish student activism

Dubbed the “infamous Berkeley Zionist,” a title I never sought, I’ve become a beacon for incoming Jewish students and their anxious parents, all seeking guidance in a sea of uncertainty.

By DANIELLE SOBKIN
11/04/2024

Berkeley activists heckle Holocaust survivor, laugh at antisemitism story

Activists called out that she was lying when she brought up the tortures and rapes committed by Hamas on October 7. 

Ending his sit-in, UC Berkeley professor says campus response to antisemitism has improved

Over the last two weeks, the university has pledged to monitor an ongoing pro-Palestinian protest in the center of campus that left many Jewish students feeling harassed.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
22/03/2024

California Jewish students stage 'sleep-in' protests amid antisemitism probe

The sleep-in is inspired by Ron Hassner, the chair of Israel studies, who has moved into his office indefinitely until the university takes concrete steps to address antisemitism on campus.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
20/03/2024
Anti Israel

UC Berkeley under congressional investigation for handling of antisemitism on campus

UC Berkeley under investigation by congress for how it has been dealing with ongoing reports on how it has been handling frequent anti-Semitism on it's campus.

Berkeley professor: I will not leave my office until the university addresses antisemitism

“If my students feel that they cannot walk safely across campus without being bullied, then I will not cross campus either,” Hassner said.

UC Berkeley is under federal investigation over the recent disruption of an Israeli speaker

It was not immediately clear who filed the Berkeley complaint.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
06/03/2024

A starry night in Bethlehem: Eretz Nehederet at it again in latest skit

Stranger Things star Brett Gelman put his rich comedic talent to use to support Israel during wartime by performing in a sketch on the comedy show.

Points for Palestine: US lecturer offers students extra credit for anti-Israel efforts

The university has allowed Victoria Huynh's assignment, but added that students can watch a documentary on any Middle Eastern topic.

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