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Netanyahu condemns ‘antisemitic mobs’ on US college campuses: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday denounced the pro-Palestinian protests roiling college ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4618486-netanyahu-condemns-antisemitic-mobs-us-college-campuses/
Columbia must send the pro-Hamas protestors a clear message: A lack of true consequences and inconsistent enforcement of policies will only continue to embolden ...
thehill.com/opinion/4616964-columbia-must-send-the-pro-hamas-protestors-a-clear-message/
Columbia University classes moved online after rabbi says Jewish students should ‘return home’
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4610826-columbia-university-classes-moved-online-rabbi-says-students-should-return-home/
The Met doesn’t care about anti-Semitism: A policeman threatened to arrest a Jewish man, Gideon Falter of the Campaign Against Antisemitism ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-met-doesnt-care-about-anti-semitism/
3 reasons antisemitism is swarming college campuses : Jews are attacked and reviled on campuses, schools are shutting down and young people are supporting ...
thehill.com/opinion/education/4621154-3-reasons-antisemitism-is-swarming-college-campuses/
Utah man who recorded fatal Jan. 6 Capitol shooting sentenced to 6 years: John Earle Sullivan recorded himself inciting violence and breaking a window before ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/26/john-sullivan-sentenced-jan-6/
The persistence of an old anti-Semitic myth: The dark legacy and ongoing body count of an ancient anti-Semitic myth
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/the-persistence-of-an-old-anti-semitic-myth/678184/
Quick Glance: The Legacy of an Ancient Anti-Semitic Myth
- Mary Antin recounts the false accusations against Jews regarding the Passover festival in a 1911 article in The Atlantic.
- The 'blood libel', rooted in medieval beliefs, continues to have deadly consequences, exemplified by the case of Russian Jew Menachem Mendel Beilis.
- Contemporary dissemination of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about Jewish ritual murders persists, as evidenced by recent events.
- Despite the historical backdrop, the Passover celebration remains a traditional festival unrelated to the false accusations.
Why Jewish Society is Militarized: Israel lives in constant danger of physical annihilation. Nevertheless, after Hamas's massacre against Israel ...
nzz.ch/meinung/in-erwartung-des-genozids-ld.1824552
“I’m Jewish, and I’ve Covered Wars. I Know War Crimes When I See Them”: Reporter Peter Maass on Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/4/16/israel_war_crimes
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Court revives Whole Foods worker's lawsuit over 'Black Lives Matter' masks: A U.S. appeals court revived a lawsuit accusing Whole Foods of illegally firing a ...
reuters.com/legal/court-revives-whole-foods-workers-lawsuit-over-black-lives-matter-masks-2024-04-24/
Paramedic Avoids Prison in Death of Elijah McClain: The sentencing marked the final chapter of a case that stretched over nearly five years and helped usher in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/paramedic-sentenced-elijah-mcclain.html
Quick Glance: Former Aurora Paramedic Sentenced to 14 Months Work Release
- The former Aurora paramedic involved in injecting Elijah McClain with ketamine, resulting in his death, has been sentenced to 14 months of work release and four years of probation and community service.
- The injection occurred after McClain had a violent struggle with the police and was already subdued and in handcuffs. He lost consciousness and his pulse after the injection.
- Judge Mark Warner emphasized the importance of McClain's life and criticized Cooper for not intervening despite McClain's critical condition. The sentencing concludes a lengthy process involving five first responders charged in McClain's death.
- Cooper was convicted of criminally negligent homicide, while his supervisor, Peter Cichuniec, was convicted of similar charges. The sentencing brings closure to a tragic incident that sparked social justice protests.
John Legend says Trump believes ‘to his core’ that ‘Black people are inferior’: Singer John Legend says former President Trump is a racist down “to his core ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4611098-john-legend-trump-black-people-racist/
Naomi Klein: Jews Must Raise Their Voices for Palestine, Oppose the “False Idol of Zionism”
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/naomi_klein_seder
Israel’s Forever War: The Long History of Managing—Rather Than Solving—the Conflict
foreignaffairs.com/israel/israels-forever-war-gaza-tom-segev
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Biden marks Passover with statement of ‘ironclad’ support for Israel: President Biden marked the coming of Passover in a message Sunday, tying the Jewish holiday ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4610240-biden-marks-passover-with-statement-of-ironclad-support-for-israel/
Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
cnn.com/2024/04/24/americas/amia-bombing-argentina-interpol-iran-minister-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.
- Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
- Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.
- Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
Movie Exec Ryan Millsap Sent Racist, Antisemitic Texts, Records Show: Ryan Millsap has built important relationships with Black leaders and Jewish colleagues ...
propublica.org/article/ryan-millsap-movie-executive-racist-antisemitic-texts
As anti-Israel encampment at Columbia endures, Jewish students lament ‘Judenrein’ campus
timesofisrael.com/as-anti-israel-encampment-at-columbia-endures-jewish-students-lament-judenrein-campus/
US student protests: ‘You see a lot of hate on campus’: In the sunshine, the pro-Palestine encampment in Columbia University looks like the luxury section of a ...
irishtimes.com/world/us/2024/04/26/us-student-protests-you-see-a-lot-of-hate-on-campus/
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
DeSantis warns of potential expulsion for student protesters in Florida: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is warning college students in his state that they could ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4621273-desantis-expulsion-student-protesters-florida/
‘Son of Hamas’ Mosab Hassan Yousef: ‘If we finish Rafah, we finish Hamas’: Back in the public sphere after Oct. 7, the former terror scion turned undercover Shin ...
timesofisrael.com/son-of-hamas-mosab-hassan-yousef-if-we-finish-rafah-we-finish-hamas/
It might be time to start our own Jewish Ivy League - editor's notes: Ivy League campuses are now too hostile to Jewish students; we need to take the cue ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-798574
US Supreme Court rejects Black Lives Matter activist's appeal over protest incident
reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-rejects-black-lives-matter-activists-appeal-over-protest-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
- The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.
- DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.
- The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.
- The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn: Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the ...
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Charity boss Gideon Falter calls on Met chief Mark Rowley to quit: Campaign Against Antisemitism leader Gideon Falter has told Good Morning Britain that Sir Mark ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/charity-boss-gideon-falter-calls-met-chief-mark-rowley-quit-20693294/
Biden’s handling of Gaza shakes his support in the Black community: Some Black activists want voters to reject Biden over his Gaza policy. Others see Trump as a ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/black-activists-gaza-palestinians/
GOP lawmaker: You can’t call ‘for the eradication of Jews and think everything is going to be just okay’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4613351-gop-lawmaker-you-cant-call-for-the-eradication-of-jews-and-think-everything-is-going-to-be-just-okay/
Why this campus turmoil story is so complex: The nuance and history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains difficult to capture succinctly ...
cnn.com/2024/04/26/business/campus-turmoil-complex/
Ocasio-Cortez slams fellow Democrat’s criticism of Sanders over Israel-Hamas war
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4619531-ocasio-cortez-slams-fellow-democrats-criticism-of-sanders-over-israel-hamas-war/
In doubt for Israel - The World Week: Don't fight back if someone does something bad to you! What's more, if someone slaps you on the right cheek ...
weltwoche.ch/story/im-zweifel-fuer-israel/
Parkway sub tore down Pride and Black Lives Matter signs. He has no regrets.: The substitute teacher and legislative candidate was escorted from the high school ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/parkway-sub-tore-down-pride-and-black-lives-matter-signs-he-has-no-regrets/article_50119c8a-f9d8-11ee-a94b-2fcf2049cc85.html
Pro-Palestinian Encampments Take Over American College Campuses: As the death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza increases, pro-Palestinian encampments have ...
time.com/6969875/pro-palestinian-encampments-take-over-college-campuses-across-america/
Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor in the US: The accomplished violinist and cantorial soloist will be one of America's two Black ...
timesofisrael.com/jenni-asher-is-set-to-become-first-ordained-black-woman-cantor-in-the-us/
Quick Glance: Jenni Asher - Pioneering Black Woman Cantor in the US
- Jenni Asher, a talented violinist, will be the first Black American woman ordained as a cantor after her graduation.
- Asher met with David Fair, the first ordained Black cantor in the United States, who advised her on navigating the Jewish world as a person of color in a leadership role.
- Growing up in a religiously devout and music-loving family, Asher developed a passion for music, leading her to establish a music therapy practice.
- After her ordination, Asher hopes to continue serving the community, renewing the musical landscape of the synagogue by exploring traditional melodies and offering musically experimental services.
US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over alleged human rights abuses
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Jewish students are no longer safe at Columbia University: Fellow students proudly tell me they're 'with Hamas.' A Pro-Palestinian protester near campus pinned ...
haaretz.com/opinion/2024-04-25/ty-article-opinion/.premium/jewish-students-are-no-longer-safe-at-columbia-university/0000018f-14e9-da70-a7bf-7debe6900000
Netanyahu decries pro-Palestine protests over Gaza as ‘horrific’ and ‘antisemitic’
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/netanyahu-protest-israel-columbia-nyu-b2534354.html
Mexico's likely next president would be its first leader with a Jewish background
apnews.com/article/mexico-election-claudia-sheinbaum-judaism-catholicism-5932fcf5d74c215ae0e08a40eff8a64f
New York governor tells Speaker Johnson to stay out of Columbia tumult: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is criticizing Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4618595-new-york-governor-tells-speaker-johnson-to-stay-out-of-columbia-tumult/
Gaza hostages raise painful reminders as Jews prepare for Passover: Among the themes of Passover is freedom from captivity. For many Jews this year ...
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Before Israel’s war on Gaza: Other times US campuses became battlegrounds: Students from Columbia and other US universities have protested the Vietnam war ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/past-student-protests-in-the-us-working-hed
Cornel West Taps Black Lives Matter Activist Melina Abdullah to Be Running Mate: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has tapped Melina Abdullah to be ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/11/headlines/cornel_west_taps_black_lives_matter_activist_melina_abdullah_to_be_running_mate
The Passover seder meal: horseradish, wine, and unleavened bread: Seder means “order” in Hebrew, and that should be the first clue that this traditional Passover ...
cnn.com/travel/seder-plate-items-passover/
Hallervorden's "Gaza Gaza" video an own goal?: Dieter Hallervorden has attracted a lot of criticism with his “Gaza Gaza” video. The Central Council of Jews now ...
t-online.de/unterhaltung/stars/id_100389232/hallervordens-gaza-gaza-video-ein-eigentor-.html
Emhoff calls Columbia University Jewish leaders as protests spread to other schools
thehill.com/homenews/education/4623487-emhoff-columbia-university-jewish-leaders-protests-spread/
China's ambassador to Canada leaves his post: Chinese ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu, who has served since 2019, has left his post and returned to China ...
reuters.com/world/americas/chinas-ambassador-canada-leaves-his-post-2024-04-21/
Seder Is About Family, Food, Freedom. And Now, It’s Also About the War.: At Passover Seders, many families addressed the war in Gaza. In some cases ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/seder-israel-gaza-war.html
Shut down the extremists controlling the Israel-Gaza narrative : People cling to simplistic narratives, unable to hold multiple truths — that both innocent ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/4590312-shut-down-the-extremists-controlling-the-israel-gaza-narrative/
Cheslie Kryst had high-functioning depression, what that means: High-functioning depression is a nonclinical term used to describe depression among people who ...
businessinsider.com/cheslie-kryst-high-functioning-depression-what-that-means-2022-2
Opinion | I’m a Columbia Professor. The Protests on My Campus Are Not Justice.: I do not believe that the Columbia demonstrators are driven by antisemitism ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/columbia-protests-israel.html
Actor Jon Lovitz suggests Hollywood ‘afraid’ to condemn pro-Palestinian protests: Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz on Wednesday suggested Hollywood actors may be ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4619655-actor-jon-lovitz-suggests-hollywood-afraid-to-condemn-pro-palestinian-protests/
The goal of the campus Jew-haters: To render Israel indefensible, in both senses of the word
timesofisrael.com/the-goal-of-the-campus-jew-haters-to-render-israel-indefensible-in-both-senses-of-the-word/
A White author calculated just how much racism has benefited her. Here’s what she found
cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/the-white-bonus-book-tracie-mcmillan-cec/
Only two U.S. universities earn top grade for being Jew-friendly in new Anti-Defamation League ranking
haaretz.com/us-news/2024-04-11/ty-article/.premium/only-two-u-s-universities-earn-top-grade-for-being-jew-friendly-in-new-adl-ranking/0000018e-cc12-dc14-a9de-eede78060000
Sydney mall attack: Confronting pro-Kremlin troll on false claims Jewish student was killer
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68822846
Jewish French woman allegedly raped, kidnapped to 'avenge Palestine': A 32-year-old in France faces charges of religiously-motivated death threats and ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-798362
Israelis Prepare to Mark Passover With Hostages Still in Gaza: Many Jews say they will adapt their Passover rituals around the Seder table this year to fit the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/middleeast/israel-passover-hostages-gaza.html
France: Man suspected of abducting, raping Jewish woman 'to avenge Palestine': The abductor sent messages to victim's mother saying he was going to 'prostitute' ...
i24news.tv/en/news/international/europe/artc-france-man-suspected-of-abducting-raping-jewish-woman-to-avenge-palestine
U.S. House members back Freedmen fight for Muscogee (Creek) Nation membership: Some members of Congress believe the tribe is wrongly using a 1941 letter to ...
axios.com/2024/04/25/us-house-freedmen-muscogee-creek-nation
Biden condemns ‘blatant’ anti-Semitism at Columbia pro-Palestine protests: Biden’s remarks come after footage emerges appearing to show Jewish students being ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/biden-condemns-blatant-anti-semitism-at-columbia-pro-palestine-protests
A bad omen? What does Judaism say about eclipses?: An eclipse can take place only around the time of a new moon, they are always adjacent to the start of a new ...
jpost.com/judaism/article-796056
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley faces calls to quit over Gaza protests: The head of the Campaign Against Antisemitism called for Sir Mark to resign or be sacked ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-21/met-police-chief-faces-calls-to-quit-over-gaza-protests
How the NBA Learned to Embrace Activism: A changing NBA fan base drove the league toward an embrace of Black culture, and social justice politics.
time.com/6963485/nba-activism-history/
Columbia University sets midnight deadline for talks to dismantle protest encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/columbia-university-protests-hybrid-classes-passover-tuesday/
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because Israel is their firewall - opinion
jpost.com/opinion/article-797457
“Goon Squad” Convicts Get State Sentences of 15-45 Years for Torturing Black Men: In Mississippi, six white former sheriff’s deputies who belonged to the ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/12/headlines/goon_squad_convicts_get_state_sentences_of_15_45_years_for_torturing_black_men
Concerns over antisemitism rise as Jews begin observing Passover : Protests on college campuses related to the Israel-Hamas War have many Jews nervous heading ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246380646/concerns-over-antisemitism-rise-as-jews-begin-observing-passover
Billy Dee Williams approves actors using blackface: 'Why not?': 'Star Wars' actor Billy Dee Williams cited Laurence Olivier's performance in 'Othello ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-04-09/billy-dee-williams-approves-blackface-actors-bill-maher-poddcast
Columbia University extends negotiations with student activists over dismantling encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/23/business/columbia-yale-colleges-universities-protests/
Mideast Enters Dangerous New Phase With Iran’s Attack On Israel: Israel and allies including the US, UK and France managed to mostly foil an unprecedented attack ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-14/mideast-enters-dangerous-new-phase-with-iran-s-attack-on-israel
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Pro-Palestinian Encampments Take Over American College Campuses: As the death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza increases, pro-Palestinian encampments have ...
time.com/6969875/pro-palestinian-encampments-take-over-college-campuses-across-america/
Columbia University sets midnight deadline for talks to dismantle protest encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/columbia-university-protests-hybrid-classes-passover-tuesday/
Anti-Israel demonstrations at Columbia University: Rabbi calls on Jewish students to stay at home
spiegel.de/panorama/bildung/new-york-rabbi-warnt-juedische-studierende-der-columbia-university-a-e3e917a4-7b3a-40bf-9566-25816f101723
'Silence is Complicity': David Schwimmer calls out antisemitism on campuses
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798529
While tradition sees them as bad omens, US Jews join rush of eclipse-chasers: Synagogues set up viewing parties, with some rabbis saying Monday offers ...
timesofisrael.com/while-tradition-sees-them-as-bad-omens-us-jews-join-rush-of-eclipse-chasers/
Controversial event in Berlin: Central Council of Jews defends dissolution of "Palestine Congress"
spiegel.de/panorama/palaestina-kongress-zentralrat-der-juden-verteidigt-aufloesung-von-der-veranstaltung-in-berlin-a-ec811c2b-a542-4b40-8f7f-6a913becb931
Lincoln Center cancels Mozart and goes woke — based on a historical lie: Lincoln Center began promoting a story in 2020 that a vibrant black community known as ...
nypost.com/2024/04/17/opinion/lincoln-center-cancels-mozart-and-goes-woke-based-on-a-historical-lie/
An ode to perhaps the greatest Jewish baseball player on Passover: Today is the first full day of what was my favorite Jewish celebratory holiday as a kid: ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/sport/hank-greenberg-greatest-jewish-baseball-player-spt-intl/
Anti-Semitism in Austria: Are Jews still safe here?: An arson attack on a Jewish cemetery, swastika graffiti and Hitler inscriptions - In Austria ...
spiegel.de/ausland/antisemitismus-in-oesterreich-sind-juedinnen-und-juden-hier-noch-sicher-podcast-a-34917bbe-0f53-4519-97f2-47390699f23b
Trump says Jewish voters who back Biden 'should have their head examined'
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-says-jewish-voters-who-back-biden-should-have-their-head-examined
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
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