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Pitzer President Condemns Faculty Motion to Suspend Israel Study Abroad

On November 29th, Pitzer College President Melvin Oliver condemned the resolution passed by the school’s faculty to suspend the college’s study abroad program at the University of Haifa in a speech before the Pitzer College Council. The faculty’s resolution garnered severe backlash from students and outside organizations alike. The Brandeis Center joined a letter, organized by the AMCHA Initiative and signed by 75 civil rights, education, and student organizations expressing dismay over the Pitzer Faculty’s vote.

By |2023-06-09T21:36:59-04:00December 5, 2018|Anti-Semitism, Anti-Zionism, Blog|0 Comments
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Pitzer Faculty Senate Votes to End Israel Study Abroad Programs

On November 8th, the Pitzer College faculty voted to suspend the school’s study abroad program at the University of Haifa in Israel. The faculty’s resolution called for the “suspension of the College’s exchange with Haifa University, until (a) the Israeli state ends its restrictions on entry to Israel based on ancestry and/or political speech and (b) the Israeli state adopts policies granting visas for exchanges to Palestinian universities on a fully equal basis as it does to Israeli universities.” This resolution has received significant backlash from students and community members.

By |2023-06-09T21:36:57-04:00November 29, 2018|Anti-Zionism, Blog|0 Comments
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Kentucky Governor Signs Anti-BDS Executive Order

On November 15th, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin signed an anti-BDS executive order into law, making the State of Kentucky the 26th state to enact a law against the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement.The executive order denounces the BDS movement for being discriminatory, highlights Kentucky’s strong trade relationship with Israel, and points out the fact that governors from all 50 states (and the mayor of DC) have signed a statement against the BDS movement.

By |2023-06-09T21:36:56-04:00November 19, 2018|Anti-Zionism, Blog|0 Comments
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UCLA Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to NSJP

On October 31, UCLA’s Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael Beck sent a cease-and-desist letter to National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) over the logo used in their promotional material. NSJP had created a logo for their upcoming annual conference that featured the UCLA Bruin Bear playing with a Palestinian kite. That same day, the Jewish Journal had publicized the fact that NSJP was using the logo.  

By |2023-06-09T21:36:53-04:00November 7, 2018|Anti-Semitism, Anti-Zionism, Blog|0 Comments
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LDB Applauds University of Michigan for Addressing Professor’s Discriminatory Conduct

On September 21st, the Brandeis Center’s President Alyza Lewin and Director of Legal Initiatives Aviva Vogelstein, sent a letter to University of Michigan’s President Dr. Mark D. Schlissel, urging his administration to take further action following a discriminatory incident by a professor. Professor John Cheney-Lippold refused to provide a letter of recommendation to a University of Michigan student upon realizing that she intended to study abroad in Israel.

By |2024-03-01T14:16:36-05:00October 24, 2018|Anti-Semitism, Anti-Zionism, Blog|0 Comments
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Continued European Anti-Semitism Includes Assaults and Vandalism

This month, a Palestinian man was given four months in jail following his assault of a Jewish man and Holocaust survivor Elie Weisel’s home was vandalized.

By |2024-03-01T14:18:13-05:00September 23, 2018|Anti-Semitism, Anti-Zionism, Blog|0 Comments
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British Labour Party Faces Backlash Over Definition of Anti-Semitism

The British Labour Party has encountered a storm of criticism following its decision to adopt a diluted definition of anti-Semitism. The definition of anti-Semitism adopted by the Labour Party is based upon the IHRA definition, but omits references to Israel.

By |2023-06-09T21:36:40-04:00August 22, 2018|Anti-Semitism, Anti-Zionism, Blog|0 Comments
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Senate Introduces Bipartisan Bill Banning Use of Human Shields

On July 24, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a bipartisan bill that would sanction those engaging in and supporting the use of “human shields,” which refers to the placing of non-combatants around combatants to deter enemy attack, therefore putting countless civilian lives at risk. This despicable act has been utilized by a number of terror groups against the United States and Israel, with some of the most violent offenders including Hamas, Hezbollah, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State. The bill, known as the ‘STOP Using Human Shields Act,’ enjoys support from those on both sides of the aisle.

By |2023-06-09T21:36:39-04:00August 14, 2018|Anti-Zionism, Blog|0 Comments
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Congress Introduces Bill Banning Boycotts of Countries Friendly to U.S.

On June 13, a bill banning the boycotting of countries friendly to the United States was introduced in the House of Representatives. The Export Administration Anti-Discrimination Act (EAADA), or H.R. 6095, was introduced by Ron Desantis (FL-06) and co-sponsored with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (VA-06).

By |2023-06-09T21:36:36-04:00July 26, 2018|Anti-Zionism, Blog|0 Comments
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