Linda Sarsour whitewashes Rep. Ilhan Omar’s antisemitism – StandWithUS

The Jerusalem Post April 6, 2019 Linda Sarsour whitewashes Rep. Ilhan Omar’s antisemitism – StandWithUS Sarsour also excused Omar’s antisemitic comments because Omar is Somalian-born, and wouldn’t have known better Women’s March co-chair and BDS supporter Linda Sarsour whitewashed Rep. Ilhan Omar’s antisemitism in a video released on Thursday by StandWithUS, a pro-Israel advocacy group. […]

Columbia University Professor Compares Israel to ISIS

Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 4, 2019 Hamid Dabashi, an Iranian studies professor at Columbia University, compared Israel to ISIS in a March 30 Facebook post. Dabashi began his Facebook post by asking what the difference between the two was, and then answered his own question by stating that “no decent human being on planet […]

Emory President Says Mock Notices ‘Exposed Several Flaws’ in Flyer Approval Process

Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 5, 2019 Emory University President Claire E. Sterk acknowledged in a letter to members of the Emory community that the Palestinian mock eviction notices “exposed several flaws” in the university’s process for approving flyers. The notices, which were found on the doors of students living in dormitories on April 2, […]

South African activists talk apartheid, Arab-Israeli conflict

Michigan Daily Liat Weinstrein April 1, 2019 South African activists talk apartheid, Arab-Israeli conflict On Monday evening, South African activists and educators Klaas Mokgomole and Mmamalema Molepo spoke to a group of more than 30 students in the Ross School of Business about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its relation to the apartheid government in […]

Mock Palestinian Eviction Notices Found at Emory University Dorm

Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 3, 2019 Several mock eviction notices were found outside the doors of student dorm rooms at Emory University on the morning of April 2. The notices state, “We regret to inform you that your suite is scheduled for demolition in three days.” It proceeds to state that “eviction notices are […]

Sarsour: ‘White Jews’ Who Label Omar An ‘Antisemite’ Base Their Criticism In ‘A Stereotype’

The Daily Caller Mike Brest April 5, 2019 Progressive activist and Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour accused “white Jews” who are critical of Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar of basing their criticism in stereotypes while speaking at an event earlier this week. “A black Muslim woman congresswoman, her ancestors wildest dreams that in America, a […]

NYU SJP Says They’re Receiving Award for ‘Exemplary Contributions to the NYU Community’

Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 4, 2019 New York University’s (NYU) Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter announced in an April 4 Facebook post that they are receiving an award from the university later in the month for their “exemplary contributions to the NYU community.” The post features a screenshot from an apparent email […]

Israel will thrive regardless of the election results

The Jerusalem Post Dov Lipman April 4, 2019 Israel will thrive regardless of the election results Israel survives and thrives despite its leadership and not because of it. ‘We are doomed.” “Israel is now run by weak leftists and will be destroyed.” “The fascist Right will now bring about the end of Israel as a […]

WeHo City Council Votes Down Measure Halting Screening of Anti-Israel Film

Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 2, 2019 The West Hollywood City Council voted down a measure on April 1 that would have stopped the upcoming screening of an anti-Israel film inside the city council as part of West Hollywood’s Human Rights Speakers series. WEHOville reports that while Mayor John D’Amico and Mayor Pro Tem Lindsey […]

Former Special Prosecutor Explains History of Nazi Cases at StandWithUs Legal Dinner

Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 5, 2019 Attorney Joel Greenberg discussed some of the notable prosecutions of Nazi war criminals that have occurred in the United States at the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department dinner at the Mark on April 4. Greenberg, who prosecuted Nazis during his tenure at the Office of Special Investigations, told the […]

Letter to Pitzer Board of Trustees in Support of President Oliver

April 4, 2019 VIA EMAIL: communications@pitzer.edu Pitzer College Board of Trustees 1050 N. Mills Avenue Claremont, California 91711 Dear Honorable Members of Pitzer College Board of Trustees, We write on behalf of StandWithUs (SWU), an international, non-profit, Israel education organization, and Alums for Campus Fairness (ACF), a non-profit organization that brings together alumni to combat […]

The Wrong Side of History

Times of Israel Blogs Carla Brewington 2/21/2019 Nazi church bell in Thuringia, Germany; Photo Credit: Screenshot “The Evangelical Church in the German state of Thuringia is being sued because of violating the state’s ban on Nazi symbols by continuing to use its bells which are decorated with Nazi inscriptions.” Deutsche Welle https://www.dw.com/en/germany-church-sued-over-nazi-bells-in-thuringia/a-47489723 As a believer, […]

NEFESH B’NEFESH ANNOUNCES BONEI ZION PRIZEWINNERS FOR 2019

Jerusalem Post Zack Evans 4/2/2019 Nefesh b’Nefesh awarded its annual Sylvan Adams Bonei Zion prize to seven English-speaking immigrants to Israel who have made major contributions to the state, in categories including Israel advocacy, education, and public health and science. This year’s categories and prizewinners include: Israeli Advocacy – Michael Dickson, executive director of StandWithUs, […]

Brown Univ. president takes firm stance on BDS amid student referendum vote

Campus Reform Matthew Stein 3/29/2019 An Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions referendum passed at Brown University in late March, but the school president was having none of it. The referendum asked students if they support Brown divesting its endowment funds from “all stocks, funds, endowment, and other monetary instruments from companies complicit in human rights […]

Senators aim to crack down on campus anti-Semitism, of which there is plenty

Campus Reform Adam Sabes 4/12019 The U.S. Senate is considering legislation that would require the Department of Education to use the Department of State’s definition of anti-Semitism when looking at cases of discrimination on college campuses and secondary schools. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. and Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. introduced the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act with the […]

UK-born director of StandWithUs awarded top prize for contribution of immigrants

Jewish News 4/1/2019 The British-born director of a major Israel advocacy organisation has been awarded one of Israel’s top prizes for the outstanding contribution of immigrants. Michael Dickson, who moved to Israel with his British wife to become executive director of StandWithUs-Israel, said he was “humbled” to be one of seven olim to win the […]

Michael Dickson wins Nefesh B’Nefesh Prize

StandWithUs-Israel Executive Director Michael Dickson Wins Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize April 1, 2019 Which Recognizes English-Speaking Olim Who Have Greatly Contributed To The State of Israel Photography: Jared Bernstein (JERUSALEM, Israel — April 1, 2019) Seven outstanding Olim (immigrants to Israel) from English-speaking countries have been awarded the 2019 Sylvan Adams Nefesh […]

SOUTH AFRICAN UNION OF JEWISH STUDENTS ISRAEL APARTHEID WEEK | 1 – 7 APRIL 2019

Dear Media, Please find below the press release issued on behalf of the South African Union of Jewish Students (SAUJS) concerning Israel Apartheid Week 2019: This Monday, the annual hate-fest known as “Israel Apartheid Week (IAW)” will be coming to town. This week is simply an uninformed and untrue political vendetta with the aim of […]