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Over half of US Jewish studies faculty records linked to anti-Israel positions

The study was conducted by the Olam, an institutional intelligence platform for Israel and the global Jewish economy, and published in early August.

Students walk through campus at Harvard University on April 17, 2025 in Cambridge, Massachusetts; illustrative
 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common in a protest organized by the City of Cambridge calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. April 12, 2025.

Trump administration probing Harvard over possible discrimination in Chinese financial aid programs

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff poses for a portrait in the A.D. White House on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Cornell trustees back Jewish president after confrontation with pro-Palestinian protesters

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common in a protest organized by the City of Cambridge calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. April 12, 2025.

US Department of Defense to cut ties with Harvard University, claims campus ‘celebrated Hamas’


University of Pennsylvania and antisemitism: An open letter to Liz Magill - opinion

When defending the inclusion of noted antisemites at the Palestinian Writers Literary Festival at the University of Pennsylvania, Liz Magill crossed the line.

 UNIVERSITY OF Pennsylvania campus.

Israel-Hamas War extends to US battle against antisemitism - opinion

As the world comes to terms with the horrors of Hamas's October 7 massacre, it is time the world make clear that calling for the destruction of Israel and death of Jews has no legitimacy.

 BILL ACKMAN, a billionaire Jewish investor and director of the New York hedge fund Pershing Square, made it clear that there was no context when it came to calls for genocide.

In antisemitism allegations, Ivy League universities 'plead the first' - opinion

The three university presidents who testified before the Committee are not antisemitic or antisemite sympathizers. But they value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) even more.

 University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill testifies before a House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing titled "Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism" on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 5, 2023.

Ivy League heads warned not to give 'yes,' 'no' answers to Congress - opinion

Several of the college presidents were prepped by law firm WilmerHale, which boasts a leading practice in Congressional investigations. Presumably, they were warned not to commit to positions.

 Harvard University President Claudine Gay testifies before a House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing titled "Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism" on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, December 5, 2023.

Over 70 US lawmakers demand removal of Ivy League presidents

Representatives from the schools did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the letter.

 Students fly an aerial banner that reads "Harvard hates Jews" over the campus at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, December 7

Ivory tower disgrace - editorial

Asked whether calls on campus for the genocide of the Jewish people and the destruction of Israel constitute harassment or bullying of Jewish students, the three learned presidents said it depends.

 Harvard University President Claudine Gay testifies before a House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing titled "Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism" on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, December 5, 2023.

Yad Vashem chairman speaks out against genocidal calls on college campuses

The statement specifically criticizes the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn for their alarming indifference.

 Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan speaking at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 5, 2023.

Ivy League heads: Calls for genocide on Jews are context-dependent

When New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik asked if “calling for the genocide of Jews” is against the universities’ respective codes of conduct, all three presidents said the answer depends.

House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing titled "Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism" on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, December 5, 2023.

Yale paper apologizes for 'correction' on story about Hamas rape

In fact, as the paper acknowledged this week, by the time that note was added, several credible news organizations had confirmed that both rape and beheading had taken place.

 Students walk on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut November 12, 2015.

Harvard, Penn, Columbia announce steps to address antisemitism following campus turmoil

At Cornell University, another Ivy League school, a junior was recently arrested for threatening to kill Jewish students.

 Pro-Israel students take part in a protest in support of Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at Columbia University in New York City, US, October 12, 2023.