StandWithUs Files Brief Supporting Arkansas Anti-BDS Law

Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler June 11, 2019 The StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department, along with Agudath Israel of America and the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, filed an amicus brief on June 6 to the 8th Circuit of Court Appeals in support of the Arkansas law cracking down on the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions […]

StandWithUs Files Third Amicus Brief in Support of State Anti-BDS Legislation On June 6, 2019

(St. Louis, MO — June 11, 2019) — StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department, through the invaluable assistance of our pro bono attorney network, filed an amicus brief on June 6, 2019 in the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) legislation enacted by the state of Arkansas and upheld by the […]

UC-Davis judicial council SHUTS DOWN pro-BDS resolution

Campus Reform Adam Sabes June 4, 2019 A student-run judicial council at a California school unanimously ruled in May that a pro-Boycott, Divest, Sanction (BDS) resolution passed by its student government was unconstitutional. The University of California-Davis judicial council cited that the bill prompted harassment of Jewish students in its decision, according to The California […]

Williams College under federal investigation for discriminating against Jewish students

The College Fix Jeremiah Poff June 4, 2019 UPDATED Result of student government rejecting pro-Israel club The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Williams College over concerns that it violated antidiscrimination law when the student government refused to recognize a pro-Israel student group. In a May 31 letter, the Office for Civil Rights’ Boston office […]

Williams College refuses to change process that led to rejection of pro-Israel group

The College Fix June 4, 2019 Blesses ‘unchecked discrimination’ Williams College will not change its two-track process for recognizing student organizations, even after the student government refused to recognize a club because it supports Israel’s right to exist. That has angered StandWithUs, a pro-Israel nonprofit, which had asked President Maud Mandel and Vice President for […]

Chicago-area high school pulls support for teacher training on Palestine

Jewish Telegraphic Agency Ben Sales May 31, 2019 Chicago-area high school pulls support for teacher training on Palestine after members of Jewish community call it one-sided CHICAGO (JTA) — A high school district with a large Jewish population has withdrawn its recommendation of an optional training opportunity for teachers called “Teaching Palestine” after local teachers, […]

South Florida Jewish leaders react to Gov. DeSantis’ trade mission to Israel

South Florida Sun Sentinel Sergio Carmona May 31, 2019 South Florida Jewish leaders reacted to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent trade mission to Israel. During the mission, DeSantis conducted a ceremonial cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, met with Israeli business leaders, signed a bill banning anti-Semitism in public schools […]

Illinois district withdraws ‘Teaching Palestine’ course critics say was anti-Semitic propaganda

Fox News Caleb Parke May 31, 2019 A Chicago-area school district came under fire for promoting a course for educators called “Teaching Palestine,” which officials eventually said was “one-sided.” Critics called it “anti-Semitic” propaganda. The controversial course, offered by Teachers for Social Justice, covered the “Israeli occupation of Palestine and the Palestine liberation struggle,” according […]

UCLA investigating professor for inviting speaker who compared Jews to white supremacists

The College Fix Jeremiah Poff May 31, 2019 University admits ‘several students’ said lecture ‘veered into anti-Semitism’ In response to criticisms that a guest lecturer went on a “rant” against Israel, UCLA is noting that it has many Jewish friends. Read the full article HERE

UCLA Committee Backs Professor Over Guest Lecture Criticized as Antisemitic

The Algemeiner May 30, 2019 An academic freedom committee at the University of California-Los Angeles backed the right of a professor to invite a guest lecturer whose comments were denounced by some students as antisemitic, while critics called for swift action over the incident. The Academic Freedom Committee — part of the UCLA Academic Senate, […]

Dear Chancellor Merkel

The Times of Israel Carla Brewington May 31, 2019 Just as Hitler bells, with swastikas, are still ringing in the churches of Germany, still waiting to be taken down and smashed, so the Judensau (Jew-pig in German) can still be seen on churches and cathedrals, both inside and outside the buildings. These obscene images are […]

After backlash, Illinois high school district withdraws ‘Teaching Palestine’ course

Jewish News Syndicate / JNS.org Jackson Richman May 31, 2019 An Illinois high school district is withdrawing a course for educators titled “Teaching Palestine” after pushback from teachers and community members. The Niles Township High School District 219 serves Lincolnwood and parts of Morton Grove, Niles and Skokie in Cook County, home to Chicago. There […]

Letter to Williams College Re: RSO Formation Policy

May 30, 2019 VIA EMAIL : msm8@williams.edu , sklass​@williams​.edu Maud S. Mandel, Ph.D. President, Williams College Office of the President 880 Main Street Hopkins Hall 3rd Floor P.O. Box 687 Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267 Stephen Klass Vice President for Campus Life Hopkins Hall Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267 Re: Avoiding Future Discrimination at Williams College Dear President Mandel […]

Episode in new Netflix series mocks diarist Anne Frank

Jewish News Syndicate/ JNS.org Jackson Richman May 30, 2019 The new Netflix series “Historical Roasts,” which mocks the young Jewish diarist Anne Frank, finds itself in the midst of a backlash. One particular episode features actress Rachel Feinstein as Frank, Gilbert Gottfried as Adolf Hitler and Jon Lovitz as U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt. These performers […]

Illinois high school district in the spotlight for ‘Teaching Palestine’ course

Jewish News Syndicate /JNS.org Jackson Richman May 30, 2019 An Illinois school district is under fire for a course offered to teachers titled “Teaching Palestine.” The Niles Township High School District 219 serves Lincolnwood and parts of Morton Grove, Niles and Skokie in Cook County, home to Chicago. There are an estimated 291,800 Jews in […]

SWU pressure leads UCLA to probe anti-Zionist incident

The Jerusalem Post Yonah Jeremy Bob May 30, 2019 While SWU will maintain a watchful eye on whether UCLA follows through on promises in its response to probe the incident for evidence of discrimination and harassment, the quick response from the administration appeared to signal that it has the university’s attention. Stand With Us (SWU) […]

Palestinian Uber Driver Refuses Ride to Jewish Women

Jewish Journal Melissa Simon May 29, 2019 A Palestinian Uber driver kicked two Jewish women out of his car on May 19 after he learned they were leaving the Israeli-American Council (IAC)’s Celebrate Israel Festival at nearby Rancho Park. In a phone interview with the Journal, Dayna, (who requested only her first name be used […]

Pitzer President Visits University of Haifa

Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler May 28, 2019 Pitzer College President Melvin Oliver visited the University of Haifa in Israel, where he spoke out against academic boycotts. Oliver spoke to around 200 people at the University of Haifa’s 47th annual Board of Governors meeting on May 28. He said given Pitzer Professor Daniel Segal’s frequent pro-boycott, […]