PHOTO: French Jews from Lyon, Nice, Paris, and Toulouse fleeing anti-Semitism and terror in France arrive in Israel. Photo courtesy of The Fellowship. TEL AVIV– Propelled by worsening anti-Semitism and increasing radical Islamic terror, some 150 French Jews arrived at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport July 20 on a special International Fellowship of Christians and…
PHOTO: Portland State University President Wim Wiewel joins students from PDX Hillel at the June 6 Israel Fest in PSU’s Park Blocks. Following is the text of the June 2, 2016, statement from PSU President Wim Wiewel: The Associated Students of Portland State University International Affairs Committee introduced a resolution to student government on…
It’s hard for me to believe that on Wednesday I celebrated my 22nd year in the Federation field. As I reflect on my career, I can think of many incredible achievements, as well as difficult challenges faced by the Jewish community. Sadly, at least at this moment, none seem more upsetting than the Boycott, Divestment…
By Eliana Rudee The Associated Students of Portland State University International Affairs Committee has sponsored a resolution recommending divestment from “companies involved in Israeli military occupation.” The vote, which was originally scheduled for May 23, has been moved to June 6. Dear ASPSU, As a fellow Pacific Northwester, I sincerely thank you for your value…
One Group Pegs PSU as Hot Spot On the same day about a month ago, two press releases arrived regarding the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses. One of the releases called Portland State University one of the worst offenders – an allegation that PSU students and leaders called surprising and inaccurate. The first release…
According to the Institute for Jewish and Community Research, Jewish college students have faced rising levels of anti-Semitism on campuses across America over the last decade. The IJCR, an independent, non-partisan think tank that provides research and policy analysis on a broad range of Jewish issues, recently conducted the study, “Alone on the Quad: Understanding…
Is bullying the latest national epidemic? At a recent event at Congregation Beth Israel, children’s advocate and best-selling author Trudy Ludwig was emphatic that although bullying is a complex issue, it is over hyped by the media. According to the latest research, bullying has actually decreased in the last decade. An award-winning writer and speaker…
Anti-Israel sentiments aren’t limited to college campuses. Last fall, when the Arab-Israeli hip-hop trio DAM came to Lincoln High School, Jewish parents and students who were concerned about DAM’s inflammatory anti-Israel lyrics contacted the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. When school resumed after winter break, LHS global studies teacher Pam Hall invited JFGP Community Relations…
