ZOA calls for ‘more powerful’ response from school association against Jew-hatred Leaders said a "truly meaningful response” includes a public statement from the association condemning antisemitism, even when "camouflaged as criticism of Zionism or Israel." Dec. 26, 2024
‘Deep concern’ about antisemitism at private school association event, Jewish groups says The ADL, AJC, Federation and Prizmah penned a letter to the National Association of Independent Schools asking the group to apologize for Jew-hatred at a recent event. JNS Staff and David Swindle Dec. 12, 2024
North Carolina House, Senate override governor’s veto on school voucher bill The legislation would increase funding for the state’s Opportunity Scholarship program by $463.5 million. David Swindle Nov. 22, 2024
Shefa School for students with language challenges moves to brand-new building in Manhattan The focus on a well-rounded education is encapsulated in the institution’s name; in Hebrew, shefa means “abundance.” Anna Rahmanan Sept. 20, 2024
‘The View’ co-host argues anti-Israel student wrongfully expelled from Bronx prep school “She was discriminated against because she was an antiwar advocate,” the TV personality Sunny Hostin said. David Swindle Aug. 2, 2024
Manhattan prep school leader resigns after calling task force ‘power play by Jewish families’ Head of school David Lourie had labeled the fight against Jew-hate a “joke.” June 11, 2024
Student assignment at Georgia private school: Hitler as ‘solution seeker’ “We do not condone positive labels for Adolf Hitler,” stated Kristy Lundstrom, Mount Vernon’s head of schools. May 16, 2024
Jewish and Catholic teens tackle how to battle hate “The girls spent time sharing traditions, finding that they have much more in common than they realized,” English teacher Samara Wasserman told JNS. David Swindle April 11, 2024
New York to double funds for security grants to religious schools “With threats and hate crimes at our religious institutions on the rise, we must do more to keep children safe and secure as they learn,” said Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris. March 21, 2024
