My Jewish studies students aren’t talking about Israel or antisemitism. They told me why.
If we want to engage the next generation, we need to balance necessary vigilance with joyful exploration of what makes Jewish life meaningful.
Antisemitism
Mamdani poses a danger to the security of the New York Jewish community, Park Avenue Rabbi says
Nandy warns British MPs against antisemitism during heated Commons row about Maccabi Tel Aviv ban
Man arrested after sending threats to Jewish conservative media personalities
Anti-Israel groups to protest South African Holocaust museum, pressure to label Gaza war 'genocide'
Anti-Israel activists plan protests at the Johannesburg Holocaust Centre, demanding it label Israel’s actions in Gaza as a genocide.
US religious envoy-designate pledges to combat antisemitism, Christian persecution
US Religious Freedom Envoy Mark Walker visited Jerusalem and the Western Wall, pledging to fight antisemitism, defend persecuted Christians, and promote interfaith cooperation with Israel.
Pro-Palestine students sue Northwestern University over ‘coercive’ antisemitism training
“Northwestern capitulated to pressure... by ramping up its repression of legitimate, non-discriminatory speech by students, faculty, and staff in solidarity with Palestinians,” the suit says.
Hind Rajab Foundation's anti-Israeli dossier may have influenced Maccabi Tel Aviv UK fan ban
HRF said its recent report 'Game Over Israel: Sports Culture as a Cog in Genocide' had been shared with local police and security bodies in the UK just a few weeks prior.
'Jews must be killed' shouted at Jewish player during Argentinian children's soccer match
A children’s football match in Argentina was suspended after a player shouted “Jews must be killed” at a rival.
Mural of Bibas family defaced during Milan synagogue memorial
A mural of Shiri Bibas and her children was defaced during a Milan synagogue ceremony honoring victims of the October 7 Hamas attack.
‘Parasites:’ University of Sydney staffer suspended after harassing attendees at Sukkot event
A Uni of Sydney staffer was suspended after calling Jewish students “parasites” during a Sukkot event. A formal investigation is underway.
Masked protesters disrupt Pomona college October 7 memorial speech by survivor
Masked intruders shouting “Zionists not welcome” disrupted a Pomona College October 7 memorial event featuring a survivor’s lecture.
London police detain Jew for wearing Star of David, 'antagonizing' pro-Palestine protesters
A Jewish lawyer was arrested in London for wearing a Star of David necklace, with police claiming it could “antagonize” protesters, sparking outrage and condemnation from Israeli officials.
'Put the Zios in the ground:' After Oxford student arrest, UK groups back chant
British anti-Israel groups voiced support for a London protest chant calling to “put the Zios in the ground,” days after an Oxford student was arrested for inciting racial hatred at the rally.
