Columbia Denies Campus Access to Jewish, Pro-Israel Professor
Shai Davidai, a Jewish-Israeli professor who has led counter-protesters against anti-Israel demonstrations at Columbia University, was denied access to the main campus, ostensibly for reasons of safety from anti-Israel mobs. of new york post report: Israeli-born Shai Davidai, an assistant professor at Columbia Business School and an outspoken supporter of the Jewish state, said that […]
Jewish Columbia professor signals university may be ‘negotiating’ with pro-Palestinian protest leaders: ‘This is 1938’
A Columbia University professor who has been an outspoken critic of the university’s handling of continuous pro-Palestinian student protests suggested that the university’s administration may be “negotiating” with the protest’s leadership. Shai Davidai, an assistant professor at Columbia Business School, was seen on Monday in a viral video having a combative exchange with university administrators […]
Target on his back: Republican Jewish Coalition backs Bob Good’s primary opponent after vote against Israel aid
The Republican Jewish Coalition is endorsing Rep. Bob Good‘s (R-VA) primary challenger after he opposed aid to Israel amid its fight against Hamas. RJC CEO Matt Brooks blasted Good’s record in a statement on Monday and endorsed his opponent, Republican state Rep. John McGuire, who the RJC says has “made his support for Israel clear.” […]
Columbia ‘does not want NYPD present on campus’ as anti-Israel protests raise Jewish safety concerns: police
New York City police officials told reporters on Monday that an anti-Israel encampment featuring anti-Semitic and pro-terrorism slogans had been set up at the start of Passover, raising serious concerns about the safety of Jewish students. Despite the concerns, Columbia University said it “does not want the NYPD on campus.” At a press conference, New […]
Jewish Yale student stabbed in eye with Palestinian flag during rowdy protest: ‘Mob behavior’
A Jewish student journalist at Yale University said she survived a protester carrying a Palestinian flag punching her in the eye during a violent anti-Israel protest on campus Saturday night. Ta. Sahar Tartaq, editor-in-chief of the Yale Free Press, said she was surrounded by a mob of demonstrators as she covered a protest in which […]
Stefanik Calls On Columbia University President To Step Down For ‘Putting Jewish Students’ Safety At Risk’
Top left: Columbia University’s Nematoh testifies during the House Education and Labor Committee hearing on “Columbia in Crisis: Columbia University’s Response to Anti-Semitism” on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Capitol in Washington. President Shafik. (AP Photo/Jose) Luis Magana) Background: Rep. Elise Stefanik (R.N.Y.), chair of the Republican Conference, speaks during a speech at the […]
Columbia rabbi tells Jewish students to leave campus, warns that school, NYPD ‘cannot guarantee your safety’
Orthodox rabbis at Columbia University and Barnard College have warned Jewish students that anti-Israel agitators continue to “encamp” on campus, with some protesters caught on camera claiming full support for terrorism and violence. A message was sent advising them to leave campus and return home. against Jewish students. “As soon as possible” until the situation […]
Met apologises for calling antisemitism campaigner ‘openly Jewish’ | Antisemitism
The Metropolitan Police has apologized after a police officer used the term “openly Jewish” to describe an anti-Semitic activist who was threatened with arrest near a pro-Palestinian march. Anti-Semitism chief executive Gideon Falter was wearing a Kippa skull cap when he was stopped as he crossed the road near a demonstration in London’s Aldwych district […]
Jewish students slam elite colleges for letting antisemitism run rampant: ‘Moral corruption’
Anti-hate watchdogs recently gave failing grades to some of America’s most prestigious universities for their handling of anti-Semitism on campus, but students at those same elite universities say the results are surprising. They are saying that this is not the case. “The moral corruption surrounding our nation’s elite academic institutions is alarming and not just […]
GOP Blasts Schumer for Holding Israel Aid ‘Hostage’ to ‘Petty Politics’ While Professing Support for Jewish State
Republican officials recently attacked Israel’s leadership from the floor of the U.S. Senate, saying they “stand with Israel” even as he continues to hold aid to Israel “hostage” to his “petty politics.” He harshly criticizes the top Democratic senator, Chuck Schumer (New York), for making this claim. ” “As Israel comes under attack from Iran, […]