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Judge rejects Harvard’s bid to dismiss lawsuit over antisemitism accusations

Harvard University’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit from Jewish students accusing it of ignoring antisemitism was denied by a judge.

By REUTERS
06/08/2024

Meet the teenaged girl who read the Talmud in two-and-a-half years

Though women have been historically forbidden or discouraged from learning the Talmud, Elke Bentley's family has always supported her pursuit of Torah study.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
20/07/2024

Harvard reverses suspensions, probations for anti-Israel activists

In a Tuesday letter to senior Harvard administration members, HJAA asserted that the university failed to discipline many students and staff who repeatedly violated codes of conduct.

Harvard faces legal action: Shabbos Kestenbaum defends Jewish students

Shabbos and his classmates are in a lawsuit with Harvard, fighting for Jewish students at the university.

Harvard antisemitism task force finds ‘dire’ situation for Israelis on campus, urges swift action

Harvard’s handling of Jewish student concerns came under intense criticism from Jewish circles after Oct. 7.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
27/06/2024
Department of Communications and Public Affairs, Yeshiva University

John Fetterman disavows Harvard, his alma mater, while receiving an award from Yeshiva University

Fetterman and Y.U. leaders used Wednesday’s event, held at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, to portray the flagship Modern Orthodox university as a counterpoint to college campuses across the US.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
30/05/2024

Harvard says it will no longer take stances on many issues after making Israel-Gaza statements

The new policy is part of a recommendation by the Institutional Voice Working Group after Harvard's post-Oct. 7 response was heavily criticized.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
29/05/2024

Elite campuses are a source of weakness for America

When students and faculty join the cause of an entitled terrorist organization, something has gone deeply wrong in the purpose of American higher education.

By JASON OLSON , BART MARCOIS , ALAN CLEMMONS
24/05/2024

Hundreds of anti-Israel Harvard students storm out of graduation in protest

Harvard said in a Wednesday statement that 13 students were unable to graduate because of the punishments for involvement in the protest encampment established on April 24.

Anti-Israel Harvard activists won't graduate as suspensions stand

Over 35 Harvard student groups issued statements in support of students allegedly placed on multi-semester probation and students who had been suspended on Thursday for their role in the encampment.

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