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Harvard Mideast studies leaders exit amid anti-Israel bias allegations

Cemal Kafadar and Rosie Bsheer, senior faculty at university’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies, stepping down following pressure linked to Trump administration’s push against campus antisemitism; exit comes as Columbia president also announces resignation under similar scrutiny

Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.29.25

הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית בעד מחמוד חליל מנהיג המחאה ב אוניברסיטת קולומביה מחוץ לבית משפט ב ניו יורק ארה"ב 12 במרץ

Jewish faculty, students at Harvard U sign letter denouncing Khalil arrest at Columbia U

They accuse the Trump administration of exploiting concerns about antisemitism to suppress free speech and target political dissent on university campuses, call on Harvard to help secure release of the pro-Palestinian activist

Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.24.25

מפגינים פרו פלסטינים תומכי חמאס מול שוטרים ליד אוניברסיטת קולומביה

Harvard has improved, Columbia has not: Antisemitism report card grades US universities

Nearly half of institutions surveyed in 2024 improved their handling of antisemitism, but many still receive low scores on the ADL’s Campus Report Card; ADL CEO: “'Every single campus should get an ‘A’, this isn’t a high bar – this should be the standard'; So which campus got the highest rating and which was at the bottom?

Itamar Eichner | 03.03.25

Muslim Harvard lecturer resigns citing 'anti-Muslim bias'

Prof. Hussein Rashid claims in resignation letter that the university failed to protect him from alleged Jewish and pro-Israel harassment despite not providing proof of the matter

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.18.25

Harvard settles antisemitism case: Jewish students compensated

Following Harvard's failure to curb antisemitic incidents on campus, the prestigious university signs a settlement in which it agrees to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism, that includes certain criticism of Israel as antisemitic speech

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.22.25

Harvard fundraiser resigns amid growing antisemitic environment on campus

Former Harvard fundraiser Adam Cines opens up about leaving his role due to discomfort with the university’s handling of antisemitism on campus; He reflects on the evolving academic landscape in the US, the challenges Jewish students and professionals face, and how his travels have given him a broader perspective on identity and belonging

Alexandra Lukash | 12.30.24

Harvard Yiddish professor’s tenure denial sparks academic uproar

President faces criticism for denying tenure to Yiddish scholar Prof. Shaul Zaritt, despite unanimous departmental support; colleagues cite 'deviations from usual procedures,' warning it threatens Jewish cultural studies and academic integrity

Daniel Edelson, New York | 11.24.24

פוסטר שתלו אחוות סטודנטים באוניברסיטת פנסילבניה

Parodying hostages and hailing Hamas: What’s happening on US campuses?

UPenn suspends students for parodying hostage posters with flyers reading 'Missing Cow' and offering 'chalk and beer' as reward; Harvard suspends students for protesting 'Palestinian genocide'; UC Berkeley course lauding Hamas ignites fresh controversy

Daniel Edelson, New York | 11.16.24

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

ארה"ב חברת קונגרס בית הנבחרים אליס סטפניק מוזכרת כמועמדת ל סגנית של טראמפ

Trump offers Elise Stefanik job as US ambassador to UN, report

Trump supporter drilled university presidents on their mishandling of antisemitism and anti-Israel incidents on their campuses during a House hearing; Trump says former ambassador Niki Haley, Mike Pompeo not asked to be part of his next administration

Reuters, Daniel Edelson, New York | 11.11.24

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

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

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