U of Michigan’s pro-Palestinian student leaders have vowed ‘no business as usual’ unless the university divests from Israel The university says it will circumvent the student government if it carries out its vow. By Andrew Lapin August 28, 2024 11:55 am
US government spends record $454 million to secure religious institutions amid rising antisemitism The Department of Homeland Security announced last week that it had allocated nearly $150 million more this fiscal year toward the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which funds security enhancements at houses of worship and religious organizations. August 27, 2024 7:34 pm
On white nationalist’s show, Georgia state official Kandiss Taylor said Jews are ‘controlling everything’ The comments were condemned by Georgia’s only Jewish state representative, Democrat Esther Panitch. August 27, 2024 12:37 pm
Four Questions We asked Jewish Democrats about their party and Israel. Here’s what they told us. By Ron Kampeas August 27, 2024 12:01 pm
NYU issues new hate speech guidelines discouraging students from targeting ‘Zionists’ By Andrew Lapin August 23, 2024 5:57 pm
Ezra Frech, Ian Seidenfeld, an Oct. 7 survivor and 12 other Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch at the 2024 Paris Paralympics By Jacob Gurvis August 23, 2024 9:59 am
In accepting nomination, Kamala Harris pledges to seek ceasefire, support Israel and work toward Palestinian freedom By Ron Kampeas August 23, 2024 12:39 am
How US colleges and Jewish groups hope to head off divisive protests as the war in Gaza extends into another school year By Andrew Lapin August 22, 2024 6:06 pm
Democrats deny mainstage spot to pro-Palestinian group after parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin appear By Ron Kampeas August 22, 2024 5:39 pm