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Trump admin. can bring systemic change to revive Jewish life on US college campuses

Jewish Federations across the country are advocating against antisemitism and supporting Jewish students.

By LAUREN STEINBERG
11/05/2025

Jewish star Maggie Gylenhaal's daughter arrested at Columbia pro-Palestine protest

Although Gylenhaal has publicly identified as Jewish, its unkown if she raised her daughters in the faith.

Columbia University suspends more than 65 students over library occupation

"When rules are violated and when our academic community is purposefully disrupted, that is a considered choice — one with real consequences," a Columbia official said.

10/05/2025

Dozens of students arrested in pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University

At least 40 to 50 students, their hands cuffed with plastic zip-ties, were seen being loaded into New York Police Department vans and buses outside Butler Library.

By REUTERS
08/05/2025

Columbia University activist Mohsen Mahdawi released on bail

Wearing a keffiyeh, the 34-year-old Mohsen Mahdawi raised both hands in gestures of victory.

 Students rally at the Columbia University campus in New York City, US, April 17, 2025

Pro-Palestine protests at Columbia show a deep threat for Jewish students, US politics

Tuition-paying students should not be forced to jump through hoops to satiate pro-Palestine protesters.

28/04/2025
 A DEMONSTRATOR holds a placard as Columbia University students protest outside offices of Universit

Anti-Israel encampments fail to materialize at Columbia and CCNY

Planned anti-Israel protests at Columbia and City College of New York were blocked by warnings and police actions. At CCNY, activists were evacuated and pepper-sprayed after clashing with officers.

 Students rally at the Columbia University campus in New York City, US, April 17, 2025

Columbia janitors sue pro-Palestinian protesters who 'held them hostage'

Two university workers filed a lawsuit against over 40 students who allegedly assaulted them and called them "Jew-lovers" during last year's Hamilton Hall occupation.

Mahmoud Khalil criticizes ICE detention in op-ed on Palestinian rights

Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, reflects on his ICE detention and critiques America’s approach to free speech and justice in a Washington Post op-ed.

 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in NY

US claims Mohsen Mahdawi’s activism could ‘potentially undermine’ prospect of peace in Gaza

The Mahdawi memo, according to the New York Times report, describes another foreign policy goal that Rubio said the protester was undercutting: ending the war in Gaza.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
17/04/2025
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