Anti-Semitism? Let’s define it first …
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering the rising tide of anti-Semitism on campuses across the U.S.
Pro-Israel Groups Pursue Criminal Aspects of Disruptions
Disruptions of pro-Israel events by anti-Israel groups continue to intensify into physical aggression and violence across campuses and even into the community. As a result, Jewish and pro-Israel groups have started to explore the criminal aspects of such incidents.
Kenneth Marcus confirmed to head Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
Kenneth Marcus has been confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Department of Education. In that capacity, he will lead the Civil Rights Office, which was scandalized during the Obama administration, particularly on the issue of campus due process.
Senate Approves Education Civil Rights Nominee After 8-Month Delay
The Senate approved Kenneth Marcus, the Trump administration's nomination to head the Department of Education's civil rights office, after his nomination was delayed for nearly eight months.
MARYLAND HILLEL AND CHABAD HOST ‘ALTERNATE GRADUATION’ FOR OBSERVANT STUDENTS
Even at a university known for going the extra mile to support Jewish life on campus, the pragmatic concerns of serving several thousand students may sometimes conflict with the needs of a minority, like observant Jewish
June 2018 – New Anti-Semitism Legislation
April saw important victories for those working to combat increasing levels of anti-Semitism. In what is being hailed as a "historic action," South Carolina's state senate has adopted a definition of anti-Semitism for use by South Carolina public universities.
Bill to fight rising anti-Semitism on campus introduced in Congress
A bipartisan bill to combat anti-Semitism was introduced last week in Congress, following statistical analysis showing that Jews are the most targeted religious group for hate crimes annually.
THE ANTI-SEMITISM AWARENESS ACT DOESN’T RESTRICT FREE SPEECH—IT HELPS PREVENT BULLYING
Data released in February by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) showed an astounding 57% increase in anti-Semitic incidents across the United States in 2017, including physical assaults, vandalism, and attacks on Jewish institutions.
Jewish civil-rights group urges U.S. government to confront religious bullying
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB), a Jewish civil- and human-rights group, is urging the U.S. government to confront religious bullying and harassment in schools across the country following an alarming report on the scope of such activity.
Jewish groups applaud Congress for introducing Anti-Semitism Awareness Act
Jewish organizations welcome legislation introduced by group of bipartisan lawmakers on Wednesday that seeks to codify a working definition of anti-Semitism into the American education system.
