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Report: Jewish enrollment in Ivy League stays high despite protests, antisemitism

Despite rising tensions and antisemitism controversies, Jewish enrollment at top US schools like Columbia, Harvard and UPenn remains steady, new report finds; new rankings also assess universities’ responses to antisemitism amid growing campus unrest

Daniel Edelson, New York | 11.15.24

Harvard sees biggest downtrend in donations in a decade

Donations to the prestigious Ivy League institute nosedive 15% in the last year against the backdrop of pro-Palestinian protests and president's resignation

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.18.24

המרצה הישראלי שי דוידאי מסורב כניסה לאוניברסיטת קולומביה בניו יורק, ארה"ב בצל המחאה הפרו-פלסטינית שהתקיימה בפנים

Columbia University bars Israeli lecturer over harassment claims

University spokesperson says Prof. Shai Davidai 'harassed and intimidated' employees; Israeli academic claims being silenced due to pro-Israeli views

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.16.24

"לומד בקולומביה של האנטישמים" - הקטע עם תוספת התרגום שלא נאמרה

Lost in translation: In-flight movie adds unusual subtitles, calling Columbia U antisemitic

El Al flight subtitles stirred controversy by adding 'of the antisemites' to Columbia University mentions in film, sparking debate on translation accuracy and reflecting recent tensions amid protests and institutional criticism over antisemitism at the university

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 09.17.24

מפגינים פרו פלסטינים תומכי חמאס מול שוטרים ליד אוניברסיטת קולומביה

These are the most antisemitic college campuses in the US

Due to the ongoing Gaza war, U.S. campuses see a 477% rise in anti-Israel incidents, with Columbia, Michigan, and Harvard at the top of the list; The report highlights support for terrorism, increased vandalism, harassment and assaults targeting Jewish students

Itamar Eichner | 09.16.24

Pro-Palestinian supporters hold a picket line outside Columbia University, Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024, in New York

Demanding divestment and a stop to the war in Gaza, anti-Israel rioting returns to Columbia

Protests return to campus with the start of classes on Tuesday and there are already arrests of violent protesters; Student organizers vow to ramp up the protests - including encampments - until the university agrees to cut ties with companies linked to Israel

AP | 09.03.24

Pro-Hamas imam calls to 'take out' Israeli professor at Columbia University

The imam incited students against Professor Shai Davidai calling on them 'to create a situation that gets him into trouble and take him out'; The Israeli professor addressed the university administration: 'Are you OK with a pro-terror student organization inviting a Hamas-supporting imam that's telling students to "take out" one of your Jewish professors?'

Itamar Eichner | 08.25.24

Columbia University president resigns in wake of campus protests over Gaza war

Minouche Shafik says campus turmoil took 'a considerable toll on my family, as it has for others in our community'

Reuters, Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.15.24

עו"ד שמעון נטף, דוקטורנט למשפטים באוניברסיטת קולומביה

Israeli at Columbia U. 'did no wrong' in post on Hamas violence

Shimon Nataf says the university notifies him no disciplinary action is needed after he commented on Hamas's sexual violence in a post;

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 06.24.24

Columbia U. suspends senior staff over mockery of antisemitism

Administration deans exchange derogatory comments during panel on antisemitism on campus with College dean, revealed by alumni present who is shocked at their conduct but fears retribution if her identity is revealed

Itamar Eichner | 06.22.24

מתפרעים מפגינים התפרעות מחאה פרו פלסטינים תומכי חמאס אוניברסיטת קולומביה ניו יורק

Columbia University settles lawsuit over campus safety in wake of Gaza protests

It resolves a proposed class action filed by a female Jewish student who said Columbia's decision to let students take classes online in response to the protests showed the school was too dangerous for Jewish students to receive the education they were promised

Reuters | 06.04.24

הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית נגד ישראל באוניברסיטת קולומביה

Report exposes rise of antisemitism and extremism at Columbia University

Study reveals significant foreign influence and increasing antisemitic activities threatening the safety of students and academic freedom at the institution

Ynetnews | 06.03.24

דגל פלסטיני במאהל המחאה באוניברסיטת קולומביה

Columbia University-affiliated seminary to divest from Israel

Union Theological Seminary (UTS) yields to demands of pro-Palestinian protesters and announces decision to divest from companies that 'support and profit from the present killing of innocent civilians in Palestine'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.14.24

Jewish Columbia U professor says fearing for her life as terror rules campus

Russian-born Prof. Larisa Geskin won't remain silent in face of antisemitism threatening her and Jewish students on campus; 'People here shout 'death to the Jews' and no one cares,' she tells Ynet

Eitan Gefen | 05.08.24

מפגינים פרו פלסטינים באוניברסיטת קולומביה

Columbia U. cancels all-campus graduation ceremony citing 'security concerns' as other universities follow suit

A week after NYPD arrested 200 demonstrators on campus, Columbia cancels main graduation ceremony in favor of more limited events; Jewish student whose mother was supposed to see him graduate: 'We'll now need to seek alternative ways to celebrate'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.06.24

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