Andrew Lapin
By Andrew Lapin
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Fast Forward Jewish professor says Muhlenberg College fired her over pro-Palestinian social media posts
Maura Finkelstein, a tenured anthropologist, was the subject of intense criticism by pro-Israel students and others
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Fast Forward Some universities agreed to consider divesting from Israel — but aren’t giving protesters what they wanted
Still, Jewish leaders are skittish as a divestment vote nears at Brown University
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Politics Mayor of Muslim-majority Michigan city endorses Trump, in new sign of Gaza war’s influence on presidential race
Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib has joined hardline pro-Israel Jews in backing Trump
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Politics Springfield, Ohio, rabbi will meet with local Haitian leaders after disparaging community
Cary Kozberg is the only rabbi in a city at the epicenter of right-wing anti-immigrant rhetoric
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Fast Forward U of Michigan condemns assault of Jewish student on campus
The incident was the latest in a growing number of physical attacks on Jewish students
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Fast Forward Universities are trying a new strategy on Israel and Gaza: Say nothing
Some colleges and universities are adopting a policy of “institutional neutrality” after months of protests and counter-protests
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News New documentary ‘The Bibi Files’ paints an unflattering portrait of Netanyahu. Will Israelis ever see it?
Built around leaked police interrogation footage, the film has already faced legal challenges from Netanyahu
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Books South Carolina school district restricts Holocaust graphic novel for middle-graders, citing new state law
“We Survived the Holocaust” is a biography of local residents intended for young readers
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