BDS Movement
News about economic and academic attacks against the Jewish state
The pro-Israel educational organization’s conference, titled “Israel in Focus,” was attended by 550 students and community members.
“The threat of effective BDS right now is minimal, but if its message persuades a new generation of activists who will become social and political leaders, the movement could have a lot more bite,” said research analyst David May.
The city of Munich deems the BDS movement anti-Semitic and anti-Israel. As such, no city funds or venues may be used for pro-BDS events.
Matteo Salvini, head of Italy’s right-wing Lega Party, sits down for an interview on anti-Semitism, immigration and the relationship of Israel and the European Union.
“The world hasn’t given Israel any favors; they haven’t treated the Jewish population well, but Israel is a thriving country nevertheless. I don’t know how you could come to Israel and not be impressed,” said Michael Dutch, professor of business management at Guilford College in North Carolina.
From wellness centers to addressing BDS and anti-Semitism, Hillel “plays a fundamental role when it comes to creating new avenues for Jewish identity-building that specifically address the changing Jewish community,” says new president and CEO Adam Lehman.
The bill has 59 co-sponsors, including one Democrat, Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York.
“We reaffirm that South Dakota stands with Israel and will contract with businesses who agree to fairly compete. Our state will not stand for any discrimination based on race or religion,” said Kristi Noem.
“Anti-Semitism is the ancient hatred, but can appear in new disguises,” said Tom Cotton (R-Ark.). “It festers on the Internet message boards and social media.”
The campaign website also states that “the U.S. government needs to stop enabling conflicts by reducing aid from nations committing human rights violations,” a reference implied of Israel.
“I have more information on my side, whereas before I was kind of hazy. I didn’t really know what to say, how to reach that person. But now, I feel like I can tailor my persuasion more effectively,” said Stephen Omorogbe, a Nigerian senior at Kennesaw State University in Georgia.
“Distorting and blocking the flow of knowledge” is a violation of “the norms and standards of scholarly inquiry” and undermines “the university’s academic mission,” according to a detailed report by the campus watchdog AMCHA Initiative.
