Like all conversations entered with good faith, these stories also provide comfort that Jews can discuss contentious ideas with civility and humility.
If we fail to act now, we will find ourselves in a reality where Jews fear openly expressing their identity. Now is the time to act decisively, to set boundaries, and to ensure that this ends here.
Manhattan resident Tarek Bazrouk, 20, was arrested by the NYPD for allegedly stealing an Israeli flag and punching a Jewish student.
Professor Lawrence Rosenblatt sent a resignation letter to the Columbia administration in response to professor Joseph Massad's course on Zionism.
Professor Joseph Massad will be teaching an undergraduate course History of the Jewish Enlightenment (Haskala) in 19th century Europe and the development of Zionism.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Tuesday that she was outrage by the "antisemitic attack" and announced that the New York State Hate Crime Task Force would aid in the investigation.
“I believe you have an obligation to stand up for what you believe in, even if it’s unpleasant,” co-chair of the Columbia U antisemitism task force, Lemann, said.
Notable headlines seen on the front cover include "Palestinian Prisoners," "The Myth of the Two-State Solution," and "Zionist Peace Means Palestinian Blood."
Reuven Kahane had been arrested and accused of assault after the altercation with the demonstrators, who were protesting outside the home of a Columbia U trustee.
Who knows, they might even succeed in knocking some sense into the Ivy League schools.
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