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Israelis at Harvard: 'There is curiosity to hear what is really happening in Israel'

Tzur Goldin, whose brother Hadar's body is still held in Gaza, met with activist Nabeel Abboud Ashkar from Nazareth at Harvard as part of a prestigious program and when they sat to speak about the situation he says 'when we provide them with credible background information, I find a willing audience'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.26.24

Harvard probes Mezuzah vandalism, Jewish students place more around campus

Student install dozens of new mezuzahs after student finds hers thrown to the ground in what she reported as malicious act; university professors protest new university speech regulations

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.08.24

התחדשות עירונית תל אביב, מבוגרים חוזרים לעיר

Gratitude could be key to longer life, study reveals

Harvard researchers highest levels of gratitude associated with 9% lower risk of early death from any cause and 15% lower risk of dying from heart disease

Ynetnews | 07.14.24

Harvard won't take positions on controversial public policy issues, university announces

University adopts recommendations of a faculty-led special committee, formed in the wake of the resignation of its former president, Claudine Gay; Decision comes amid mounting tensions on campus over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza,

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.30.24

Harvard ranks last: which US universities are failing in fight against antisemitism?

Anti-Defamation League's Campus Report Card index examined policies at 85 US universities and colleges and ranked them according to how they protect Jewish students from expressions of hatred and violence

Itamar Eichner | 04.11.24

Harvard alumni sue alleging campus antisemitism 'devalues' their diplomas

The lawsuit contends that the Harvard administration has repeatedly ignored attacks on Jewish students and calls by students and faculty for genocide against Israel despite numerous complaints

Ynetnews | 02.21.24

Major donor withholds funds to Harvard over antisemitism

Kenneth Griffin, temporarily halts donations amid concerns over school's handling of antisemitic incidents on campus and a broader leadership crisis involving its former president

Reuters | 01.31.24

Harvard sued by Jewish students over antisemitism on campus

Students accuse university of 'selectively' enforcing policies to avoid protecting them from harassment

Reuters | 01.11.24

US congressional panel seeks documents from Harvard in antisemitism probe

Documents requested include any list of 'posts by Harvard students, faculty, staff, and other Harvard affiliates on Sidechat and other social media platforms targeting Jews, Israelis, Israel, Zionists, or Zionism'

Reuters | 01.09.24

החוקרת הישראלית-אמריקאית פרופ' נרי אוקסמן ובעלה המיליארדר ביל אקמן

Jewish billionaire's wife charged with plagiarism after pro-Israel support

Business Insider alleges Bill Ackman's Israeli wife Neri Oxman plagiarized several sections of her doctoral dissertation; Ackman pushes to inspect theses of all academic institution heads in response

Ynet | 01.07.24

Jewish doctor named interim president at Harvard

Dr. Alan Garber described as a 'superb choice' to step in after resignation of Claudine Gay amid antisemitism controversy; expressed regret over university's initial response to the Hamas’ attack on October 7

Tzipi Shmilovich | 01.04.24

נשיאת אוניברסיטת הרווארד קלודין גיי בשימוע בקונגרס

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns after rocky testimony

Gay says resignation in 'best interests of Harvard,' dodging her inaction against antisemitism surge on campus

Reuters | 01.02.24

Will Harvard recover from antisemitsm row? Depends on whom you ask (and the context)

The world’s top-ranking university, and the first to admit Jews, faces declining reputation and enrollment due to its weak response to antisemitism and leadership issues; however, Israeli alumni insist on its importance, fearing non-Zionist, non-Jewish actors would take their place; will its reputation recover?

Or Sofer | 12.29.23

Young Americans favor Hamas taking over Israel, survey finds

Harvard University and The Harris Poll finds Americans age 18-24 side with Hamas, say Oct. 7 massacre justified and a result of Israeli-perpetrated genocide of Palestinians

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.17.23

'Don't remain silent': Harvard rabbi slams president in Hanukkah ceremony

Chabad Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi speaks to Claudine Gay while describing fears of antisemitism on campus and imploring strong action

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.15.23