Antisemitism Complaint Filed Against UMass Amherst Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

Amherst, Massachusetts – Jewish groups have filed a civil rights complaint against UMass Amherst with the U.S. Department of Education amidst allegations of antisemitism on campus. The complaint comes in the wake of reported incidents targeting Jewish students following the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Anti-Defamation League and Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law have taken action by filing the civil rights complaint against UMass Amherst, claiming that Jewish students have faced antisemitic harassment …

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Campus Antisemitism Rises: GOP Senators Take Action Against University Leadership

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – A coalition of nearly 20 Republican senators has introduced a measure addressing the rise of anti-Semitic violence on university campuses across the United States, particularly targeting Jewish students. Led by Sen. Tim Scott, the resolution highlights the prevalence of anti-Israel protests on campuses, which have been linked to a surge in discriminatory behavior and actions. The senators are placing the blame on university leadership for failing to address and prevent these …

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Anti-Semitic Chants and Controversy: Columbia University President Testifies Before Congress on Campus Anti-Semitism

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Columbia University President Minouche Shafik testified before Congress on Wednesday regarding the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses. During the hearing with the House Education Committee, Shafik initially denied the existence of anti-Jewish protests at Columbia but later acknowledged incidents where anti-Semitic remarks were made. Representative Elise Stefanik of New York questioned Shafik about chants of “Jews out” on the university’s campus, to which Shafik responded that the protests were labeled as …

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Antisemitism at Harvard and M.I.T.: A Systemic Issue Uncovered

Cambridge, Massachusetts – Two prestigious higher education institutions, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.), are facing criticism for their alleged support of systemic antisemitism. The controversy surrounding these renowned schools has sparked a debate about inclusivity and discrimination on college campuses. The accusations stem from a series of incidents targeting Jewish students and faculty, leading many to question the effectiveness of the universities’ current policies in combating antisemitism. Concerns have been raised …

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Antisemitism Roils Top German Universities Amidst Israeli-Arab Tensions

Berlin, Germany – Reports of rampant antisemitism at top universities in Germany have sparked outrage among the Jewish and Israeli expat community due to the authorities’ lax reaction. The most prominent case occurred at the beginning of February, involving a German-Arab student who assaulted the grandson of a victim of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre. Lahav Shapira, a student at Free University (FU) in Berlin, was subjected to a violent attack at a bar after …

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