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Meet the Jews who played pivotal roles in American history
Jews have played pivotal roles throughout key moments in American history. Throughout 2026, monthly online conversations with Jewish historians will journey across American and Jewish history.
US Immigration judge rejects effort to deport Palestinian Columbia student, anti-Israel activist
Father of former Gaza hostage joins Columbia as a Jewish history professor
Columbia appoints new President, Jewish legal scholar Jennifer Mnookin, after two years of unrest
Columbia University denies campus access to activist Mahmoud Khalil over safety concerns
"They’re censoring anything connected to Palestine, anything that exposes their repression, their retaliation, and their complicity in genocide," said Mahmoud Khalil
Columbia University rejects three Israel divestment proposals
The three December 2024 proposals by Columbia students, faculty, and staff accused the Israeli government and military of human rights violations, war crimes, and apartheid.
'Antisemitism not only normal, but popular': Michael Oren warns after Mamdani's win - interview
Mamdani’s defenders argue that he has consistently denounced hate crimes and that critics are conflating disagreement with bigotry.
Mamdani's progressive vision for New York shaped by childhood in Uganda, mentors say
The son of a Ugandan academic of Indian origins and an Indian-American filmmaker, Mamdani was born and spent several years as a child in Uganda's capital Kampala.
Former Columbia professor claims campus antisemitism focus fosters ‘Jewish victimization’
Professor Marianne Hirsch also argued the Holocaust must be taught alongside Gaza and the "Nakba," warning against “exceptionalism” in Holocaust memory.
With ceasefire in place, activists shift to long term objective, Israel's destruction - analysis
Following the Gaza ceasefire, anti-Israel activists ramp up calls to dismantle Zionism, demanding arms embargoes, Palestinian sovereignty, and the right of return.
Trump gov't ensures 'accountability' for campus antisemitism - DOJ civil rights chief Dhillon
"For the first time you are actually finally starting to see accountability for the bad behavior of a lot of people,” Dhillon said.
Immigration judge orders Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil deported to Algeria or Syria
Louisiana immigration Judge Jamee Comans orders Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation to Algeria or Syria, citing activism ties. His legal team appeals the decision in a civil rights case.
Columbia hires prof. who supported Palestinian 'indigenous resistance' to lead cultural programs
Kahn is meant to “build and lead initiatives that cultivate curiosity, civic purpose, and meaningful dialogue - facilitating student engagement with faculty outside the classroom.”
Despite CUAD's activity in Columbia, students want to go back to being students - opinion
Columbia students overall want to get back to what we do best: being students. That is a good and healthy sign.
