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Petition to cut ties with Israeli institutions circulates at University of Illinois at Chicago
The petition cites “Israeli apartheid,” blocked access to health care for Palestinians, and Islamophobia.
140,000 Sign Petition Calling George Soros A ‘Terrorist’
George Soros has been a long-time bee in the bonnet for conservatives, who dislike his financing of liberal candidates and causes.
Harvard Students Implore Alum Jared Kushner to Rein Trump In
Harvard students write to alum Jared Kushner: “We appeal to you to influence the Trump Administration, and Mr. Trump himself, in a positive way.”
Online Petition Pushes Donald Trump To Move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
(JTA) — The Orthodox Union has started an online petition calling on President-elect Donald Trump to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. The move would recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s “chosen capital,” the O.U. petition on Change.org says. It also notes that June 2017 will mark the 50th anniversary of the…
Stand Up for Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ice Cream!
A petition is circulating online calling on Ben and Jerry’s to celebrate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with her own ice cream flavor. How could you say no to Ruth Bader Ginger?
World's Literary Stars Ask Israel To Spare West Bank Villages
Dozens of the world’s literary stars have added their names to an Israeli writers’ petition urging the army and the Netanyahu government not to destroy Palestinian villages in the southern Hebron hills.
Israel's High Court Will Rule on a Petition Against Releasing Palestinian Prisoners
The High Court of Justice was asked on Wednesday to reject a petition to overturn a government decision to release 104 Palestinian prisoners.
John Galliano Denied Teaching Job at Fashion School
John Galliano, the superstar fashion designer who has faced allegations of anti-Semitism, has been dumped from a planned teaching job at a New York fashion school after a protest spearheaded by Jewish students.
As Yeshiva Child Sex Abuse Scandal Grows, Why Are We Afraid To Speak Out?
Yeshiva U. alumna Stacey Klein worries about the culture that allows her alma mater to harbor suspected pedophiles and abusers. And she wants to know why so few will speak out.
Israel Army Group 'Regrets' Stevie Wonder Snub
The head of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces expressed his regret that Grammy-winning singer Stevie Wonder has pulled out of performing at a fundraiser for the group.