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August 7, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Harvard 'failed its Jewish students' and must face antisemitism lawsuit, judge rules
Harvard University "failed its Jewish students" and must face a lawsuit over antisemitism on campus following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel, Judge Richard Stearns ruled.
August 7, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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Jurors reach partial verdict in Detroit synagogue leader murder case
Jurors returned a partial a verdict Thursday in the trial of a man accused of killing Samantha Woll, a Detroit synagogue leader.
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Neo-Nazi planned poisoned candy attack on Jewish children, federal prosecutors say
A Georgian man has been indicted for allegedly planning a mass casualty attack on Jews and racial minorities in New York, and encouraging others to commit violent acts.
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Police release photo of suspect wanted in connection with 'antisemetic' subway chant
New York City police released a new wanted poster as they continue to look for the man who yelled for Zionists riding on a subway train to identify themselves.
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Protesters denounced by NYC Mayor Adams after 'antisemitic' subway threat, vandalism
NYPD detectives are now working to identify the call-and-response leader, who is expected to be charged with attempted coercion, police sources told ABC News.
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NYC leaders call out ‘unacceptable antisemitism’ after recent events
In one incident, masked protesters took over a New York City subway car and demanded riders to identify themselves if they are Zionists.
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House Education Committee holds hearing on antisemitism on college campuses
University leaders from Northwestern, Rutgers and UCLA will testify as the committee’s main witnesses.
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Demonstrator to stand trial in death of Jewish man at Israel-Hamas war protest
A Ventura County judge ruled that a pro-Palestinian demonstrator will stand trial in the death of a Jewish man at a protest last fall.
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Combating antisemitism in schools
New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks appeared on Capitol Hill this week to testify about antisemitism in K-12 schools. He discusses the congressional hearing.
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Biden denounces 'ferocious surge' in antisemitism during Holocaust remembrance speech
President Joe Biden delivered a major speech denouncing antisemitism on Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol.
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President Biden: 'We've seen a furious surge of antisemitism in the US'
President Joe Biden spoke at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual Days of Remembrance.
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House passes GOP antisemitism bill amid college unrest
The House passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday amid unrest on college campuses.
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House to vote on antisemitism bill amid unrest on college campuses
The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers calling to add a more specific definition of antisemitism than what exists in the Civil Rights Act.
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Universities move classes online as protests escalate
NYU ramped up security after clashes with police and Cal Poly Humboldt closed the campus after protests turned violent as demonstrations about the Israel-Hamas war continue across the country.
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NYC mayor says he's 'horrified' by antisemitism at Columbia University protests
Sunday saw the fifth consecutive day of protests at Columbia University, where over 100 people have been arrested.
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Passover warning from New York authorities to Jewish community
Officials say the holiday, which begins Monday, may serve as a catalyst for extremist groups and individuals to commit acts of violence against Jewish faith-based communities.
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Congressional committee grills Columbia University president on campus antisemitism
Columbia University President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testified Wednesday before a congressional committee investigating antisemitism on the New York City campus.
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Antisemitism rising as US also grapples with threats from 'lone' radicals: Officials
A rise in antisemitism since Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel is part of "preexisting increase ... around the world," Alejandro Mayorkas said
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Former ride-share driver arrested over alleged antisemitic attack on passenger
A former ride-share driver has been arrested after launching an attack on a passenger because he perceived the individual to be Jewish or Israeli.
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Students tell House committee campus antisemitism causing 'climate of hatred,' 'fear'
College students opened up to U.S. lawmakers on Thursday, telling them they are in fear over the rise in antisemitism on campuses since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
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UC Santa Barbara student body president allegedly targeted with 'antisemitic' signs
Reports of antisemitism and Islamophobia have flooded universities across the U.S. amid rising tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
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Airman dies after setting himself ablaze in front of embassy: Police
Investigators are working to determine why the active-duty airman set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy.
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Harvard officials denounce 'antisemitic' photo shared by student groups
Harvard University is under scrutiny once again, after a collective of student groups posted an antisemitic cartoon on social media.
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Harvard subpoenaed for response to antisemitism probe
House Republican committee subpoenaed Harvard University for obstructing its antisemitism investigation.
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Students allege Islamophobia, anti-Arab sentiment at Harvard, prompting investigation
The U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation into Harvard University for discrimination after Arab and Muslim students filed a civil rights complaint.
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New Jersey man pleads guilty to hate crimes after antisemitic attack spree
On Thursday, Dion Marsh admitted to violent attacks against five members of the Orthodox Jewish community in New Jersey in 2022.
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Dov Forman on the importance of fighting Holocaust denialism and antisemitism online
The bestselling author of “Lily’s Promise” discusses meeting with the second gentleman on antisemitism and the message his great-grandmother, who survived the Holocaust, has for younger generations.
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Jewish students sue Harvard, alleging lack of action against antisemitism on campus
A group of Jewish students at Harvard University have filed a federal lawsuit claiming the school fosters antisemitism.
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Former Harvard President Claudine Gay speaks out in op-ed
Harvard's former president is speaking out following her resignation from her role in an op-ed.
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Harvard President Claudine Gay announces resignation
Embattled Harvard University President Claudine Gay has resigned, she announced on Tuesday.
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Law enforcement monitors threats to Jews and Muslims in US
Deputy U.S. Attorney General Lisa Monaco speaks about the increase in threats of violence against Jews and Muslims here in the United States during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Lincoln Memorial temporarily closed after being vandalized
Cleaning could take several days, officials say.
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Nationwide swatting spree appears coordinated, coming from outside US: FBI
Nationwide swatting spree targetting nearly 200 Jewish institutions appears coordinated, coming from outside the U.S., says FBI spokesperson.
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City's menorah tossed into lake, prompting hate crime investigation
Police have opened a hate crime investigation after a 9-foot-tall menorah was destroyed and thrown into a lake in Oakland, California.
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13-year-old's synagogue mass shooting plot tipped off to FBI by Discord
The online platform Discord tipped off the FBI that a teenager in one of its online spaces had discussed shooting up a Jewish temple in Ohio.
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Los Angeles area plagued by antisemitic attacks in 'tsunami' of hate: Advocates
Antisemitic hate incidents have plagued Los Angeles County since the Israel-Hamas war began on Oct. 7, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.
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Suspect charged in alleged hate crime attack against 75-year-old Jewish man
A California man faces hate crime charges for allegedly assaulting a Jewish man walking to his synagogue during an attempted robbery, prosecutors said.
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Harvard president to keep her job amid congressional hearing backlash: Board
Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay cleared a hurdle to keep her job after the Harvard Corporation board voted to support her.
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Growing push to remove Ivy League leaders following Capitol Hill testimony
Dozens of House reps have asked colleges to review and update policies protecting students from hate speech. Plus, the University of Penn. president resigns following her Capitol Hill testimony.
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Suspect arrested after alleged antisemitic hate crime in Beverly Hills
Jarris Jay Silagi, 44, allegedly hurled antisemitic remarks and struck the elderly man on his head Saturday morning, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.
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6 more schools under investigation for discrimination amid Israel-Hamas war
Six more schools are under investigation for discrimination, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Celebrating Hanukkah amid spike in antisemitism
Jewish Americans are celebrating the holiday as reports show an increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas in Israel.
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UPenn president steps down as pressure grows after House testimony on antisemitism
Pressure is mounting on Harvard and MIT after the resignation of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill.
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Mounting pressure on campus for Ivy League presidents
The Presidents of Harvard and MIT are facing growing pressure to resign for dodging questions about antisemitism during their testimonies before Congress.
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Gunman shoots outside synagogue as Hanukah begins
The alleged gunman is under arrest, and responding officers said the gunman said “Free Palestine.”
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ACLU backs free speech in furor over university presidents' handling of antisemitism
The First Amendment "protects speech no matter how offensive," the ACLU said.
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Uproar over university presidents' remarks on antisemitism highlights campus tensions
Students at MIT reacted to testimony given by university presidents over antisemitism on college campuses.
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Congress launches investigation into antisemitism at elite universities
The House Education Committee has launched “a formal investigation into the learning environments at Harvard, UPenn and MIT and their policies and disciplinary procedures.”
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Fallout over antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses
ABC News' Selina Wang reports on concerns over antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses and the university leaders under fire for their comments while testifying on Capitol Hill.
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Penn president apologizes for remarks on how to handle calls for 'genocide of Jews'
The University of Pennsylvania's president is the facing backlash and apologizing for her response to questions about those calling for the "genocide of Jews."
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