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By Andrew Lapin (JTA) — Northwestern University will pay $75 million to the Trump administration to recover nearly $800 million in federal funding frozen by an ongoing antisemitism investigation, in the second-largest agreement of its kind. The deal, which will … Read More
By Andrew Lapin (JTA) — President Donald Trump defended Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with avowed antisemite Nick Fuentes, weighing in on a debate over antisemitism that has roiled the Republican party. “I’ve found him to be good. He’s said good … Read More
By Shira Li Bartov (JTA) — The IDF’s chief cantor will be allowed to perform for Hanukkah in Amsterdam’s Royal Concert Hall — but not for everyone — after tensions over Israel ripped through one of the city’s most popular … Read More
By Andrew Lapin (JTA) — A sudden change in leadership at Indiana University’s Jewish studies program has erupted into a bitter internal feud, pitting a new interim director against faculty and students who say he is undermining academic freedom and … Read More
By Joseph Strauss (JTA) — LAS VEGAS — Ted Cruz warned of rising antisemitism on the right — and a lack of Republican voices calling it out — as he kicked off the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual summit Thursday night … Read More
By Trent Spoolstra JCRC Director Like many individuals this past October 9, I was pleasantly surprised to learn of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and relieved to see footage of the living hostages finally returning home. I join … Read More
By Asaf Elia-Shalev (JTA) — Just before going into recess on Saturday, California lawmakers approved legislation to create new mechanisms to address antisemitism in public schools, sending the measure to Gov. Gavin Newsom after closed-door negotiations that saw its provisions … Read More
By Andrew Adler “There are always people around in whom antisemitism is a light sleeper,” the late, great Irish writer and politician Conor Cruise O’Brien famously remarked in his 1986 book, The Siege: The Saga of Israel and Zionism. But … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — The board of directors for the National Education Association, the United States’ largest teachers union, has rejected a proposal by its delegates to sever ties with the Anti-Defamation League. The rejection on Friday night comes … Read More
The Jewish Communities of Louisville and Lexington have been made aware of allegations of disturbing conduct by a University of Kentucky employee calling for Israel’s destruction.We thank President Eli Capilouto for his swift, principled, and courageous response to the recent … Read More