BDS

BDS referendum passed by Yale student government, trustees called on to act

A referendum calling for Yale University to disclose and divest from defense firms investments, including those connected to the state of Israel, passed last Monday.

Wikipedia suspends pro-Palestine editors coordinating efforts behind the scenes

Measures were taken by an arbitration committee following off-wiki coordination endeavors

12/12/2024

Weak leadership at Duke University is emboldening BDS and fueling antisemitism

Duke University stands at a crossroads. It can either stand up for truth and justice or allow itself to be complicit in the rise of antisemitism on its campus.

By BEN STONE
09/12/2024
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Ben & Jerry's says parent company Unilever muzzled its Gaza position

The ice cream brand filed a lawsuit against their parent company, Unilever, claiming parent company silenced it on Gaza stance

By REUTERS
14/11/2024

A plea to my fellow Christians: Now is the time to stand up for the Jewish people

Your Jewish friends, neighbors, and co-workers undoubtedly feel unsafe at this moment, and you have an opportunity to show them they are not alone.

By BRITTANY BERTSCHE
13/11/2024

Authors and entertainers sign CCFP letter against Israeli literature boycott

The Creative Community for Peace letter comes during a year when antisemitism is on the rise worldwide and Israeli and Jewish writers have been the targets of boycott calls.

A call to boycott Israeli literature by international authors

Among the signatories are such well-known writers as Sally Rooney, Booker Prize-winning novelist Arundhati Roy, and Percival Everett.

October 7 Square: A place of mourning and defiance for South African Jewry

South African Jews created October 7 Square, offering a space to mourn and challenge harmful narratives amid rising hostility.

By WENDY KAHN
13/10/2024

Some universities agreed to consider divesting from Israel

Campus divestment battles intensify as universities grapple with Israel-Palestine protests and Jewish concerns.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
25/09/2024

Universities could lose $33 billion if divestment from Israel continues

A first-of-its-kind report comprehensively quantifies the financial implications of BDS-aligned investment strategies for universities.

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