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School district grilled at Congress clashed with parent over Gaza war lessons

School district grilled by Congress accused of teaching one-sided lessons on Gaza

The BUSD curriculum on the Gaza war is allegedly being withheld from Fendel's review in violation of parental rights afforded by the 1998 Education Empowerment Act.

'Go back to Europe': Anti-Israel protesters punch Israel activist in head at UC Berkeley

A scuffle over an attempt to take an Israeli flag from student led to violence.

You are poison Ivy: Taking action as antisemitism storms American universities

As we bear witness to the alarming resurgence of antisemitism at Columbia University and beyond, it’s imperative that we refuse to remain passive observers. 

By AYA SHECHTER
27/04/2024

Anti-Israel protesters crash dinner at Jewish Berkeley dean's home

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.

Hebrew language Olympiad celebrates record participation in its third year

The third annual Hebrew Language Olympiad at Tel Aviv University attracted hundreds of teenagers worldwide, showcasing impressive growth and participation from diverse regions and institutions.

Not the college dream: The harsh reality of Jewish student activism

Dubbed the “infamous Berkeley Zionist,” a title I never sought, I’ve become a beacon for incoming Jewish students and their anxious parents, all seeking guidance in a sea of uncertainty.

By DANIELLE SOBKIN
11/04/2024

Berkeley activists heckle Holocaust survivor, laugh at antisemitism story

Activists called out that she was lying when she brought up the tortures and rapes committed by Hamas on October 7. 

Ending his sit-in, UC Berkeley professor says campus response to antisemitism has improved

Over the last two weeks, the university has pledged to monitor an ongoing pro-Palestinian protest in the center of campus that left many Jewish students feeling harassed.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
22/03/2024

California Jewish students stage 'sleep-in' protests amid antisemitism probe

The sleep-in is inspired by Ron Hassner, the chair of Israel studies, who has moved into his office indefinitely until the university takes concrete steps to address antisemitism on campus.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
20/03/2024
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UC Berkeley under congressional investigation for handling of antisemitism on campus

UC Berkeley under investigation by congress for how it has been dealing with ongoing reports on how it has been handling frequent anti-Semitism on it's campus.

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