Campus Antisemitism
The college faced a separate Title VI investigation in March after a complaint was filed over increased campus Jew-hatred following the Hamas-led attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
The nonprofit’s research has “consistently shown a strong correlation between the presence of anti-Zionist faculty and the incidence of behavior targeting Jewish students for harm.”
The word “Khaybar” was seen in red over an SF Hillel sign, evoking an ancient battle in which Muslim forces defeated a Jewish tribe.
“We call on our community to come together in solidarity and to firmly reject all forms of bigotry and violence,” the university’s public affairs team said.
Columbia University “should lose federal funding and have their tax-exempt status revoked” if they cannot protect Jewish students, Rep. Mike Lawler stated.
Quebec’s higher education minister said that “institutions have an obligation to take all necessary measures to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all students.”
John Fry, the public university’s president, said the investigation for reported harassment over “shared Jewish ancestry” showed “no findings of noncompliance or wrongdoing by the university.”
Bill sponsor says the movement “undermines the relationship between the U.S. and one of our strongest allies.”
“It is going to take all levels of government to address discrimination at CUNY,” the chair of the New York City Council’s Committee on Higher Education, told JNS.
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL, hopes “this resolution will lead to other college administrators implementing these or similar measures.”
The group is preparing a list of names to provide to the Trump administration.
Sam Salz is thankful that his Texas A&M Aggies coaches and teammates allow him to keep the Sabbath.
