Tag: antisemitism
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Colorado universities’ antisemitism responses receive mixed grades
Some Colorado colleges’ antisemitism responses received mixed reviews, according to a recent study. The Anti-Defamation League compiled its third annual “Campus Antisemitism Report Card,” an evaluation that ranks colleges according to their antisemitism responses, and found low grades among two Colorado schools. Four Colorado schools were included in the study. Colorado College and Colorado State University each received…
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Bondi Beach and the resurgence of global antisemitism
By Daniel Ross Goodman In an attempt to lift our spirits during what had already become a dark start to Hanukkah, a friend forwarded me a YouTube sketch titled “Jewish Jeopardy!” It begins with the host cheerfully announcing, “Welcome back to Jewish Jeopardy! Not to be confused with Jews in Jeopardy, which is a show about Otisville.” If you…
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Colorado Christian University receives handwritten letter from Israeli PM Netanyahu
Recognizing Colorado Christian University’s public displays of support for Israel and for Jewish students, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu penned a handwritten note of gratitude to the college last month. “With much appreciation for your stalwart support for Israel, and with all best wishes,” Netanyahu wrote. The letter was given to CCU Chancellor Donald Sweeting…
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Federal complaint filed against Colorado College alleging civil rights violations
The National Jewish Advocacy Center and attorneys representing Jewish students at Colorado College have filed a federal complaint against the school. The complaint filed Friday alleges that the college administration did nothing to address increased antisemitic harassment and discrimination on campus after the start of the Israel-Hamas war last year. The complaint goes on to…