Harvard agrees to adopt a broad definition of antisemitism : NPR
Jan 22, 2025 · Under the deal, Harvard will adopt the broad International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance ("IHRA") definition of antisemitism, which considers certain cases of anti-Zionist or anti-Israeli ...
Harvard and Students Against Antisemitism Announce …
Jan 21, 2025 · Harvard has also committed to providing additional resources to the study of antisemitism and will host an annual academic symposium on the topic of antisemitism, including at American universities. Furthermore, Harvard has agreed to reaffirm at least annually that antisemitism (and all forms of hate) will not be tolerated at Harvard.
Harvard Adopts a Definition of Antisemitism for Discipline Cases
Jan 22, 2025 · The definition Harvard is using has been criticized as blurring the line between antisemitism and arguments against Israel and Zionism. Kenneth Marcus, chairman of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for ...
The Brandeis Center and Jewish Americans for ... - Harvard …
Jan 21, 2025 · Harvard will also invest additional academic resources to study anti-Semitism and will establish an official partnership with a university in Israel, in addition to programs the University currently has in place with Israeli universities. Harvard will provide an opportunity for the Brandeis Center to host a variety of events on campus.
Harvard University settles two antisemitism lawsuits | CNN
Jan 21, 2025 · A spokesperson for Students Against Antisemitism said the settlement shows Harvard is “demonstrating leadership in the fight against antisemitism and in upholding the rights of Jewish students.”
Presidential Task Force on Combating Antisemitism ... - Harvard University
Jan 19, 2024 · The Presidential Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias will examine the recent history of antisemitism and its current manifestations on the Harvard campus. It will identify causes of and contributing factors to anti-Jewish behaviors on campus; evaluate evidence regarding the characteristics and frequency of these behaviors ...
Students Sue Harvard, Calling It a ‘Bastion’ of Antisemitism
Jan 11, 2024 · Six students sued Harvard on Wednesday, claiming that the renowned university had become a “bastion of rampant anti-Jewish hatred and harassment” that was exacerbated by the Hamas attack on...
‘Antisemitism and other forms of hate have no place at Harvard’
Dec 5, 2023 · Harvard President Claudine Gay condemned campus antisemitism on Tuesday, saying vigorous debate between opposing viewpoints is an important part of a university education but that threats, violence, and bigotry will not be tolerated.
At Harvard, Some Wonder What It Will Take to Stop the Spiral
Feb 20, 2024 · There was a hint of a more assertive approach by Harvard on Monday, when the university announced that it was investigating “deeply offensive antisemitic tropes” posted on social media by...
Jewish students sue Harvard over 'rampant' anti-semitism - BBC
Jan 11, 2024 · Harvard University has been sued by Jewish students alleging it "has become a bastion of rampant anti-Jewish hatred and harassment". The complaint alleges the Ivy League school is violating the...