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Antisemitism and Amnesty International

An apartheid comparison may not necessarily be antisemitic per se as, for example, Nazi comparisons are… It is reasonable to expect Israel (or any democracy respectful of the rule of law) to provide objective and substantive justifications for the imposition…

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Amnesty International’s Pseudo-Scholarship

In May, while Hamas was firing more than 3000 deadly rockets from Gaza with the express purpose of murdering Jewish Israelis, members of academic communities around the world were falling over themselves to express their solidarity, not with the beleaguered…

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Faculty Forum January 2022

Dear Colleagues: The recent events in Colleyville Texas at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue are a clear reminder of the growing antisemitism we are witnessing today where Jews are targeted just because they are Jews. Four hostages, including Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, were…

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Faculty Forum July 2021

Dear Colleagues: As I am sure you have observed, following the ceasefire that was announced on May 21st after the latest war between Gaza and Israel more than 100 departments, programs, and faculty groups issued condemnations of Israel. Stereotypically the accusations…

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Faculty Forum March 2021

Over the past few months we have seen an an increase of pushback against the IHRA definition of antisemitism which growing especially in progressive circles. For example, pro BDS groups like ‘IfNotNow’ are now claiming that it’s hurting the progressive…

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Terrorism Today

Great news! We are told by the Washington Post: “Terrorist attacks are quietly declining around the world.”[1] Citing the University of Maryland’s report on terrorism[2], the WP author points out that there are fewer terrorist attacks since 2016. So, nothing to see here, folks;…

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