Anti-Israelism

Pro-Palestinian Anti-Semitism at Vassar

Vassar College, which describes itself as “a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college,” has recently attracted a lot of attention because of the energetic activism of so-called “pro-Palestinian” groups like Vassar’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) who were apparently supported by dozens of faculty…

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Between post-Zionism and auto-anti-Semitism

The State of Israel is celebrating its 66th birthday this year. For Israelis, Jews and supporters around the world, this is a joyous occasion, commemorating the revival of the Jewish people and their right to self-determination in their ancient homeland. Even those…

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Blinder Konsens gegen Israel

Während der nahöstliche Friedensprozess zwischen Israelis und der PA erwartungsgemäß an mangelnden Zugeständnissen der Palästinenser vorläufig gescheitert ist, während Mahmoud Abbas damit droht, die Osloer Verträge  – und damit Sicherheitsvereinbarungen vor Ort mit Israel – endgültig zu beerdigen, sieht die…

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Blinder Konsens gegen Israel

Während der nahöstliche Friedensprozess zwischen Israelis und der PA erwartungsgemäß an mangelnden Zugeständnissen der Palästinenser vorläufig gescheitert ist, während Mahmoud Abbas damit droht, die Osloer Verträge  – und damit Sicherheitsvereinbarungen vor Ort mit Israel – endgültig zu beerdigen, sieht die…

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US academic group begins vote on anti-Israel resolution

WASHINGTON — The 30,000 member-strong Modern Language Association has launched an all-membership vote on an anti-Israel resolution passed in the group’s Delegate Assembly last January. Opponents of the resolution, which seeks State Department intervention regarding “denials of entry to the West Bank…

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Hating Jews at NYU

An anti-Jewish hate campaign that attempts to pass itself off as some kind of humanitarian cause on behalf of Palestinians came to New York University this week, with anti-Israel campaigners posting mock eviction notices in student dorms. Those who engage…

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The racism of the Israel-bashers

The Boycott, Divest and Sanction movement against Israel is often seen as progressive — so it’s astounding to see its supporters turn to racism. The latest target: Chloé Simone Valdary, an African-American undergraduate at the University of New Orleans and…

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A Disgraceful Act

The distinguished intellectual historian Jeffrey Herf, whose Ph.D. is from Brandeis, has written an eloquent and powerful letter to Brandeis president Fred Lawrence. Prof. Herf concludes: That the president of a university founded by Jews in the immediate aftermath of…

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