Antisemitism is hostility towards or prejudice against the Jewish people. Since biblical times, Jews experienced periods in which they were persecuted for refusing to adopt the religion and culture of the ruling societies in which they lived. The rise of Christianity and perception of Jews as rejectors of Jesus led to a rise in antisemitism.
US Congress has subpoenaed Nemat Shafik, president of Columbia University, which has been a hotbed of tensions since the war’s start with Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7.
The European Union of Jewish Students said that its delegation had been publicly humiliated, despite its recent efforts to promote dialogue and counter polarization.
When it comes to bills combating antisemitism, JFNA believes the Antisemitism Awareness Act could pass through Congress and actually make an impact in student's lives.
The total number of post-Oct. 7 incidents, more than 5,200, is far higher than the 3,283 incidents tabulated during nearly the same period in a preliminary ADL report was released in mid-January.
The newly announced funds will extend direct support to all 39 communities that have been evacuated from the northern front-line areas.
Sunday's technical glitch is not the first time the BBC has made a mistake since the Israel-Hamas War broke out following the terrorist group's attacks on Israel on October 7.
Monday's anti-Israel protests were planned as part of an "economic blockade" coordinated with protests in other major US cities.
Some universities are taking a stand against radicalism and incitement within the student body, but will it actually deter the anti-Israel crowd?
The advertisement seeking to shed light on the plight of the Gaza hostages was proposed by a New Jersey rabbi, where pro-Palestinian advertisements had previously been approved.
Pro-Palestinian student groups called for a boycott of Jewish dean Erwin Chemerinsky's home, saying that if he did not cancel the dinners, they would continue to protest them.
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