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Some 3,000 Californians call to veto 'antisemitic' ethnic studies bill

A petition calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto a bill adding ethnic studies to high school curriculums was signed by 3,000 Californians.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A student exits a bus as he arrives at Venice High School in Los Angeles, California
A student exits a bus as he arrives at Venice High School in Los Angeles, California

Notable Jews petition against education bill in California

“Anyone who understands the threats that are currently facing the Jewish community can understand why AB 101, as well-intentioned as it may be, will unleash a torrent of anti-Jewish sentiment.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The San Francisco City Hall is seen lit up in blue and white.

California's new ethnic studies bill can teach old antisemitic curriculum

AMCHA initiative director Tammi Rossman-Benjamin said the new bill can erase two years of progress fighting antisemitism.

|ByBEN BARUCH
Williams College, Massachusetts

Antisemitism on campus up by 70% - AMCHA Initiative report

The number of suggestions to exclude Jewish and pro-Israel students from various aspects of campus life more than doubled.

|ByRACHEL WOLF

Watchdog explores correlation between academic boycott and antisemitism

Amcha Initiative finds faculty boycotts of Israel legitimize anti-Zionist expression among students.

OCTOBER 25, 2017ByTAMARA ZIEVE
A supporter wears a T-shirt reading 'Boycott Israel'