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US university students do not understand full meaning of 'From the river to the sea' chant, survey reveals

In the survey of 250 college students across the US by the WSJ, some 86% supported the Palestinian chant

By Richard Percival

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: Students participate in a protest in support of Palestine and for free speech at Columbia University campus on November 14, 2023 in New York City. The university suspended two student organizations, Students for Justice in Palestine, and Jewish Voices for Peace, for violating what was called university policies. The tense atmosphere at many college campuses has increased as student groups, activists and others have protested both in support of Israel and of Palestine. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Education

University of Pennsylvania head quits after being criticised for US Congress evidence on antisemitism

By Richard Percival

1 min read

Education

Two universities strip titles from academic who called for Jewish conference to be ‘blown up’

By Olivia Gittel

2 min read

Cardiff

Jewish students in Cardiff 'had to be escorted from Israel debate for their safety'

By Simon Rocker

2 min read

TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY ADEL ZAANOUN Palestinian students sit inside a prefabricated classroom made of tin at the UNRWA-run Al-Rimal School in Gaza City on September 17, 2011. Unable to build new schools whenever needed due to the Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees is using inconvenient alternatives to house the increasing student population. AFP PHOTO/MAHMUD HAMS (Photo credit should read MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images)

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In UK-funded schools in Gaza, pupils learn maths by counting martyrs

By John Jeffay

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Israel Hamas war 2023

The hate we see on the street starts in British classrooms

By JC Reporter

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2JHJ8D2 The Parkinson Building grade II listed in Greek Revival style by Thomas Lodge at Woodhouse, Leeds University

Israel Hamas war 2023

Leeds university chaplain accused of 'war crimes' for volunteering for IDF

By Richard Percival

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By Rabbi David Meyer

The past few weeks have shown yet again that tackling antisemitism must start with education

Something is very broken within our society when establishments designed to educate have become hotbeds of hatred

2 min read

November 2, 2023 14:53

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 22: People take part in a Pro-Palestinian protest outside the Israeli Embassy on May 22, 2021 in London, England. Rallies in support of the Palestinian people have taken place across the globe during the recent eleven days of conflict between Israel and Palestine. Egypt brokered a ceasefire between Israel and the two main Palestinian armed groups in Gaza. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Jewish students are hiding their Magen Davids at university and avoiding speaking Hebrew in public

Examples of antisemitic rhetoric have been reported at numerous pro-Palestine demonstrations held across the country

By Hannah Gillott

2 min read

October 20, 2023 11:13

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan sheds tears during visit to London Jewish school

Keegan spoke with staff and students at the strictly Orthodox Menorah High in a show of support for the shaken community

By Simon Rocker

2 min read

October 17, 2023 11:15

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan sheds tears during visit to London Jewish school

Jewish school leaders step up security as JFS allows pupils to ditch blazers

JFS, JCoss and Yavneh College are among the schools that have written to parents to inform them of increased measures

By JC Reporter

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October 9, 2023 22:00

Jewish pupils experienced a spike in antisemitism after October 7, with some reportedly targeted with Nazi slogans and iconography (Photo: Getty)

British film board launches online movie resource for A-Level students studying the Shoah

The 2017 movie 'Defiance', starring Daniel Craig, and 'Denial', with Rachel Weisz, are among the titles being recommended by the BBFC

By Felix Pope

1 min read

October 5, 2023 14:58

British film board launches online movie resource for A-Level students studying the Shoah

Manchester Mesivta community left ‘devastated’ after head teacher found dead

Tributes paid to 'dedicated and skilled' Rabbi Binyomin Sulzbacher

By Gaby Wine

1 min read

October 5, 2023 12:51

Manchester Mesivta community left ‘devastated’ after head teacher found dead

University of Michigan disciplines athletes after campus Jewish centre vandalised

Two students have been suspended from their sports teams following the defacement

By Florence Bean

1 min read

October 3, 2023 12:52

ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 6: General view of the entrance to Michigan Stadium prior to the game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Houston Cougars on September 6, 2003 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Houston 50-3. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Getty Images)

90% of French students have suffered antisemitism at university, survey finds

France is home to the world’s second largest diaspora Jewish community

By Florence Bean

1 min read

September 29, 2023 11:15

Group of college students in the university amphitheatre, they are sitting and doing an exam. Two professors are monitoring the students.

Roger Waters accuses student paper of ‘diversionary tactics’ after US campus ban

The Pink Floyd co-founder had been due to appear in a panel discussion at the controversial Palestine Writes literature festival hosted by the University of Pennsylvania

By Katie Grant

3 min read

September 24, 2023 12:12

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Roger Waters performs at Madison Square Garden on August 30, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

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Education

US university students do not understand full meaning of 'From the river to the sea' chant, survey reveals

University of Pennsylvania head quits after being criticised for US Congress evidence on antisemitism

Two universities strip titles from academic who called for Jewish conference to be ‘blown up’

Jewish students in Cardiff 'had to be escorted from Israel debate for their safety'

In UK-funded schools in Gaza, pupils learn maths by counting martyrs

The hate we see on the street starts in British classrooms

Leeds university chaplain accused of 'war crimes' for volunteering for IDF

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