Albany Democrats reject measure to enhance safeguards against antisemitism in colleges
Republicans Criticize Democrats for Blocking Anti-Semitism Bill ALBANY – Republican lawmakers are frustrated after Democrats halted bills intended to strengthen the fight against anti-Semitism. The legislation, introduced by Congressman Matt Slater (R-Putnam), aims to align New York’s definition of anti-Semitism with that of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. This revision would facilitate action against universities […]
Close to 200 complaints about antisemitism remained unresolved under the Biden Education Department, according to an official.
Civil rights enforcement resources have recently focused on issues like pronouns and writing bans during the Biden administration, according to senior education officials. They mentioned that about 200 complaints regarding anti-Semitism were filed with the Department of Education’s Civil Rights Office but were left unresolved under Biden’s leadership. More than 150 of these complaints came […]
Jewish students in private schools throughout the US encounter antisemitism.
Survey Reveals Rise in Anti-Semitism in K-12 Private Schools A recent survey by the Prevention League highlighted troubling levels of anti-Semitism faced by Jewish students in K-12 private schools across the U.S. Approximately 25% of parents surveyed indicated that their children encountered anti-Semitic symbols following the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. These symbols […]
Trump is not genuinely concerned about campus threats and antisemitism.
Palestinian student activism has made a strong comeback on university campuses. This month, students occupied the Butler Library at Columbia University during exam week. The university seemed to devote more time to calling the NYPD for help than addressing the situation directly, which led to about 80 arrests among those who refused to leave. There […]
Gary Lineker is set to depart from the BBC on Sunday following the antisemitism controversy.
Gary Lineker’s Departure from BBC Gary Lineker is set to leave the BBC at the season’s end. This news surfaced on Monday, just days after he expressed regret for sharing online content that carried anti-Semitic connotations. The presenter, who was the highest-paid on-air personality at the BBC, was expected to announce the upcoming 2026 World […]
Gary Lineker expected to depart from the BBC this week following the antisemitism controversy.
The Guardian is set to report that Gary Lineker will be departing from the BBC on Monday, having expressed regret for sharing certain online content. It’s been indicated that his upcoming match won’t be focused on the 2026 World Cup or next season’s FA Cup due to a “mutual agreement” with the network. He is […]
A contemporary golem: The accusation of ‘antisemitism’ has spiraled out of control
In Jewish folklore, Prague, located in the Czech Republic, faced threats of anti-Semitic violence during the late 16th century. To combat this, Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel is said to have created an early Jewish superhero in the attic of what is now known as the Old-New Synagogue. According to tales, he received a divine […]
Queens College Dismisses Jewish Accounting Professors Following Claims of Campus Antisemitism, Lawsuit Says
Queen’s College Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Purge of Jewish Staff Queen’s College is currently dealing with a lawsuit that accuses the City University of New York (CUNY) of eliminating its accounting department following a rise in anti-Semitism on campus. Helen Schwarb, a Jewish professor who has been with the university for over ten years, asserts […]
Zohran Mamdani’s antisemitism should prevent him from running for mayor of New York.
Mamdani Faces Criticism Over Anti-Semitic Allegations New York has experienced its fair share of political strife, but Congressman Zoran Mamdani seems to have crossed moral boundaries, raising concerns about his stance on anti-Semitism. Many believe he shouldn’t even be near City Hall. This sentiment has grown stronger following recent news that Mamdani abstained from voting […]
Education Secretary Linda McMahon raises concerns about the Harvard president’s salary reduction during an antisemitism investigation.
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has raised questions about Harvard President Alan Gerber’s decision to reduce his salary by 25%. She expressed skepticism regarding how this pay cut demonstrates a shift in the university’s policies related to anti-Semitism or racism. A spokesperson for Harvard indicated that Gerber agreed to the pay reduction, effective from 2025-26, […]