Students for Justice In Palestine

This is the Forward’s coverage of Students for Justice in Palestine, an American anti-Zionist campus group which advocates for Palestinians and supports a boycott of Israel over its role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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This school is fighting antisemitism all wrong. Why is it working?

Elon University has won plaudits for creating a safe campus for Jewish students even as it avoids the limitations on speech pursued by other universities under fire for antisemitism

By Arno Rosenfeld Oct 7, 2025 | 23 min read
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Oct. 7 victims sue Columbia student groups and protest leaders, alleging Hamas support

Lawyer said timing is not tied to recent deportation orders from the Trump administration

By Benyamin Cohen Mar 25, 2025 | 3 min read
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U of Maryland must let pro-Palestinian student group hold an Oct. 7 event, judge rules

Ruling says the school violated the free speech rights of Students for Justice in Palestine by revoking its permit

By Andrew Lapin Oct 1, 2024 | 4 min read
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Brandeis President Ron Leibowitz resigns after no-confidence vote that cited budget crisis and Gaza protests

Brandeis was the first private university to ban a chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine

By Jacob Gurvis Sep 25, 2024 | 3 min read
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U of Maryland won’t allow pro-Palestinian group to hold event on Oct. 7 after first permitting it

Students for Justice in Palestine said it planned to hold a vigil with Jewish Voice for Peace

By Andrew Lapin Sep 3, 2024 | 3 min read
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U of Maryland grants permit for pro-Palestinian group’s campus rally on Oct. 7, upsetting Jews on campus and beyond

Jewish groups say they’re concerned that Students for Justice in Palestine may use the rally to glorify Hamas

By Andrew Lapin Aug 31, 2024 | 3 min read
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16 Republican senators demand IRS investigate fiscal sponsor of Students for Justice in Palestine

Wespac, based in suburban New York City, also sponsors other pro-Palestinian groups

By Luke Tress May 13, 2024 | 3 min read
Antisemitism Decoded
‘USA! USA!’: What happens when conservative students join with pro-Israel Jews

Conservative students teamed up with pro-Israel Jews at the University of North Carolina after protesters took down an American flag

By Arno Rosenfeld May 2, 2024 | 3 min read

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Students for Justice In Palestine

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This school is fighting antisemitism all wrong. Why is it working?

Oct. 7 victims sue Columbia student groups and protest leaders, alleging Hamas support

U of Maryland must let pro-Palestinian student group hold an Oct. 7 event, judge rules

Brandeis President Ron Leibowitz resigns after no-confidence vote that cited budget crisis and Gaza protests

U of Maryland won’t allow pro-Palestinian group to hold event on Oct. 7 after first permitting it

U of Maryland grants permit for pro-Palestinian group’s campus rally on Oct. 7, upsetting Jews on campus and beyond

16 Republican senators demand IRS investigate fiscal sponsor of Students for Justice in Palestine

‘USA! USA!’: What happens when conservative students join with pro-Israel Jews

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