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Antisemitism Tracker
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Classification | Date-Description | |
ANTISEMITIC EXPRESSION: | DEMONIZATION; DELEGITIMIZATION; BDS ACTIVITY (CALLS FOR BDS) |
3/26/17 – UC students who are members of SJP chapters within SJP West (the coalition of SJP groups on the West Coast) wrote an open letter to President Napolitano objecting to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the University of California and the Israel Innovation Authority. The letter included objections to a disregard for the “student, worker and faculty voices of dissent that have voted repeatedly to end all normalization with the Israeli state and its institutions,” and went on further to criticize Napolitano directly for “making deals with Israeli institutions that are the architects of global repression and represent all that is antithetical to public education…Democratic ideals mean nothing to you when it comes to your blinding allegiance to Israeli institutions and Zionist organizations in the US. We do not want to partner with Israeli institutions.” Finally, the letter accused Israel supporters of “[supporting] a settler-colonial project that has ethnically cleansed us from our homeland.” |
BDS ACTIVITY: | CALLS FOR BDS | 3/14/18 – The group “UC Divest,” spearheaded by SJP West, demanded that the UC Regents divest from “companies that profit from human rights abuses against Palestinians.” |
CALLS FOR BDS | 3/6/15 – 40 professors from 6 UC campuses co-author an op-ed supporting the anti-Israel divestment resolutions on UC campuses. | |
BDS EVENTS | 2/23/15 – Student protesters disrupted a University of California investments planning meeting, with calls to divest from Israel. | |
BDS VOTES | 2/8/15 – The University of California system-wide Student Council debated and passed a divestment resolution 9-1-6. |
In the News ?
*See UC Student Testimonials from 2015 – present here
July 6, 2017:
UC Press Blog – On the Anniversary of the Six-Day War, Recommended Reading for Understanding the Occupation
March 26, 2017:
SJP West – Students ask UC not to partner with Israel Innovation Authority
November 21, 2016:
Center For Constitutional Rights – CCR, Palestine Legal, and Other Civil Rights Organizations Send Letter to University of California President and Board of Regents
October 21, 2016:
The Algemeiner – U of California System ‘Doing Nothing to Curb Plague of Antisemitic Bigotry,’ Says Political Columnist
November 3, 2016:
The Tower – Stop Anti-Israel Classroom Propaganda, More Than 170 Professors Tell UC President
November 3, 2016:
The Algemeiner – Faculty, Alumni Join Human Rights Organizations in Demanding Eradication of Anti-Zionist Indoctrination in U of California Classrooms
November 2, 2016:
The Daily Californian – Groups send open letters to UC president regarding anti-Zionist sentiment on campuses
October 24, 2016:
The Times of Israel – NY, California universities among ‘hotspots’ of anti-Israel, anti-Semitic activity
October 20, 2016:
The Algemeiner – Brooklyn College, Northwestern, U of California Among Top ‘Hotspots’ of Campus Jew-Hatred, New Study Finds
October 2, 2016:
Boston Globe – It’s time to free speech on campus again
September 7, 2016:
MSA West – University of California Office of the President Meeting
(Description note, “Attendees also addressed the issues surrounding the Statement of Intolerance. This statement targeted anti-Semitism but made a correlation between taking an anti-Zionist stance as being anti-Semitic. By ensuring political criticism as equivalent to racism, it would effectively suppress pro-Palestinian activism at UC campuses. The attendees urged for a reexamination of the statement d so that it is more inclusive of other demographics and perspectives. This was controversial because Janet Napolitano, President of the UC system, has previously supported the language in this statement.”)
April 20, 2016:
PR Newswire – AJC Applauds University of California Call on Anthropologists to Oppose Israel Boycott
(Description note, “AJC hailed University of California President Janet Napolitano and ten UC Chancellors for publicly opposing the proposed American Association of Anthropologists’ boycott of Israel. ‘The University of California believes that an academic boycott is an inappropriate response to a foreign policy issue and one that threatens academic freedom and sets a damaging precedent for academia,’ the UC leaders wrote in a statement. ‘ We urge Association members to consider the boycott’s potentially harmful impacts and oppose this resolution.’”)
April 20, 2016:
CBS SF Bay Area – Napolitano Won’t Restrict Heated Political Rhetoric On UC Campuses
April 19, 2016:
Observer – Jewish Students Should Not Be Caught in the Crossfire
April 18, 2016:
UC Academic Senate – UC Regents Adopt Statement Against Intolerance with Academic Council Amendment<
April 7, 2016:
SPME – Anti-Zionism is a hateful ideology. It has no place at UC
March 30, 2016:
The California Aggie – Five UC schools rank in top 10 most anti-Semitic campuses in America
March 29, 2016:
The Los Angeles Times – Editorial: Striking a balance between free speech vs. bigotry on campus
March 25, 2016:
Arutz Sheva – Proponent Rejoices: U Cal Recognizes Link Between Anti-Semitism and Anti-Zionism
March 25, 2016:
USA Today – Univ. of California adopts statement against anti-semitism
March 24, 2016:
The Washington Post – University of California OKs statement against anti-Semitism
March 23, 2016:
Jewish Journal – [UPDATED] UC Regents committee condemns anti-Semitism on UC campuses, but not all anti-Zionism
March 23, 2016:
Campus Watch – Vassar Professor: Anti-Semitic Campus Activism Causing “Long-Term Effects” [incl. Jasbir Puar]
March 23, 2016:
The Daily Star – University of California approves anti-Semitism statement, softens stance on ‘anti-Zionism’
March 22, 2016:
The Algemeiner – Someone Should Remind the University of California Regents That It’s Purim
March 22, 2016:
CBS SF Bay Area – UC Regents To Vote On Whether To Prohibit Anti-Zionism On Campus
March 21, 2016:
Afrikan Black Coalition – Afrikan Black Coalition Condemns the UC Regents Explicit Conflation of Anti-Semitism and Anti-Zionism
March 19, 2016:
Jewish Journal – Zionism isn’t important only to Jewish people
March 19, 2016:
Jewish Journal – UC Regents prepare to vote on ‘Principles Against Intolerance,’ free speech and pro-Israel advocates collide
(Description note, “It’s not perfect, but we feel that it’s an excellent compromise, and it’s actually going to serve Jewish students very, very well,” Tammi Rossman-Benjamin, a UC Santa Cruz lecturer and a co-founder of the AMCHA Initiative, a pro-Israel campus watchdog said of the report. Rossman-Benjamin and a coalition of other Jewish and pro-Israel groups—including the Jewish Federations of North America, Hillel International, the Anti-Defamation League, the Israeli-American Council and StandWithUs—have called on the regents to endorse the report in its entirety and commended the working group for specifically condemning “anti-Zionism” and “anti-Semitism.”)
March 19, 2016:
Jewish Journal – Zionism isn’t important only to Jewish people
March 19, 2016:
Los Angeles Times – Readers React: Look closely at anti-Zionism at UC, and you’ll find anti-Semitism
(The UC regents are right to shine a light on this dangerous and inflammatory rhetoric — and they are right to state that anti-Zionism can be a pernicious manifestation of anti-Semitism and should be called what it is. Dean Schramm and Janna Weinstein Smith, Los Angeles. The writers are, respectively, regional president and regional director of the American Jewish Committee Los Angeles.”)
March 18, 2016:
Ynetnews – University of California board weighs proposal barring anti-Zionism
March 18, 2016:
i24 News – University of California debates listing anti-Zionism as form of anti-Semitism
March 17, 2016:
San Diego Jewish World – Drive to outlaw anti- Zionism on UC campuses
March 17, 2016:
KPCC – Why Jewish advocacy groups are at odds over UC proposal on intolerance
March 17, 2016:
laist – UC System Considers Forbidding ‘Anti-Zionism’ On Campuses
March 16, 2016:
Congressman Brad Sherman – Sherman Comments on UC Regents Report on Anti-Semitism and Intolerance
March 16, 2016:
FOX News – Revised UC intolerance proposal addresses anti-Zionism
March 16, 2016:
The Washington Post – University of California Board of Regents is wrong about ‘anti-Zionism’ on campus
March 15, 2016:
The Sacramento Bee – Revised UC intolerance proposal addresses anti-Zionism
March 15, 2016:
SunSentinel – NATIONAL: Revised UC intolerance proposal addresses anti-Zionism
March 15, 2016:
Jewish Journal – Anti-Israel UC Davis activists denounce Israel as a “liberal-democracy” – and they are right
March 15, 2016:
Los Angeles Times – UC proposal on intolerance says ‘anti-Zionism’ is unacceptable on campus
February 11, 2016:
The Tower – In the Safe Spaces on Campus, No Jews Allowed
January 21, 2016:
Los Angeles Daily News – Campus anti-Semitism festers while UC dithers: Thomas Elias
January 19, 2016:
Campus Reform – Anti-Semitic sentiments run rampant within Univ. of California system
January 17, 2016:
The Orange County Register – UC must firmly repudiate anti-Semitism
January 14, 2016:
San Jose Mercury News – Tammi Rossman-Benjamin: Divestment movement inspires threats to Jewish students
January 11, 2016:
Daily Bruin – Student leaders recommend changes to Statement of Principles Against Intolerance
January 8, 2016:
Facebook: USAC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT – Council of Student Body Presidents Recommendations to the Regents’ Statement of Principles Against Intolerance
January 8, 2016:
The Press Enterprise – LEORE BEN-DAVID: How UC system should address anti-Semitism
January 5, 2016:
JNS.org – California Assembly bill seeks to drown out anti-Israel boycott movement
December 28, 2015:
The Sacramento Bee – UC must do more to stop anti-Semitism on campuses
December 24, 2015:
The Sun – How UC campuses have become breeding grounds for hate speech: Guest commentary
December 18, 2015:
Inside Higher Ed – UAW Nullifies California Grad Students’ BDS Vote
December 17, 2015:
The College Fix – BDS resolution overturned by UC grad students’ national union: It discriminates against Jews
December 1, 2015:
J Weekly – opinions | Open letter to U.C. chief about campus anti-Israel actions
November 23, 2015:
CA Political Review – Guv Brown SILENT on OPEN Antisemitism on University of California Santa Cruz Campus
November 20, 2015:
Daily Nexus – Regents Form Group to Protect Students from Intolerance
November 19, 2015:
AMCHA – Chabad Jewish Student Center at UC Berkeley Rabbi Gil Yosef Leeds’ Remarks to UC Regents
November 19, 2015:
Daily Bruin – UC Regents preview – Nov. 19-20
November 19, 2015:
The Algemeiner – UC Santa Cruz Student Warned to Abstain From Pro-BDS Vote Due to His ‘Jewish Agenda’
November 19, 2015:
The Daily Californian – UC regents’ working group on principles against intolerance reports progress
November 17, 2015:
The Jewish Voice – Students Speak Out, in Their Own Words, About Anti-Semitism at UC
November 16, 2015:
Sonoma Index-Tribune – California Focus: UC Regents ‘chilled’ by anti-Semitism
November 12, 2015:
Daily Nexus – Jewish Community Urges Regents to Clarify a System-wide Definition of Anti-Semitism
November 12, 2015:
United with Israel – Campus Group Gathers Testimonials From Jewish Students Experiencing Anti-Semitism
November 12, 2015:
JWeekly – U.C. Berkeley chancellor responds to concerns about Jewish student safety on campus
(Description note, UC Berkeley chancellor states in a letter to ZOA that is published, “At the same time, I understand that constitutionally protected speech may be disturbing and insulting to Jewish students — yet another reason that the engagement and educational efforts I have described above are so important. I also want to state, unequivocally, that we have and will continue to condemn anti-Semitism, although I agree with you when you state that “not all criticism of Israel is anti-Semitic.” As I’m sure you are aware, the regents of the University of California, the governing body of the system, are still discussing how or if the university will adopt a formal definition of anti-Semitism. As U.C. Berkeley’s chancellor, I must await the outcome of those discussions.”)
November 11, 2015:
Breaking Israel News – Students Post Horrifying Anti-Semitic Campus Encounters on New Website
November 10, 2015:
JNi Media – New Website Chronicles Personal Accounts of UC Jewish Students’ Encounters with Anti-Semitism
November 10, 2015:
The Jewish Press – New Website Chronicles Personal Accounts of UC Jewish Students’ Encounters with Anti-Semitism
November 9, 2015:
Napa Valley Register – Anti-Semitism issue becomes test for UC chief
November 9, 2015:
Jewish Press – Anti-Semitism issue becomes test for UC President Janet Napolitano: Thomas Elias
November 5, 2015:
The Guardian – UC Board of Regents Considers Redefining Anti-Semitism
(Description note, “Supporters of the change claim that redefining anti-Semitism will contribute to a more positive environment throughout UC campuses. Assistant Vice President of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Daniel Juarez said that many UC campuses do not do enough to include underrepresented communities. Thus, he believes, adopting the State Department’s definition will build progress toward making the UC system more welcoming. “UC campuses across the state have continuously proven to foster a campus climate that is negative for underrepresented communities,” Juarez said. “I do think that the UC [system] needs to make sure that it is centering those communities that are least represented and most marginalized by the institution. Combating anti-blackness, transphobia, misogyny, anti-nativeness, anti-undocumented practices and discourses needs to be at the forefront.”)
November 4, 2015:
Jewish Journal – The UC’s new dilemma: to name or not to name
October 29, 2015:
Daily Nexus – UC Regents Discuss, Define Anti-Semitism
October 28, 2015:
Jewish Journal – UC holds forum on statement against intolerance
October 27, 2015:
KFBK – Survey Finds That Majority of Jewish UC Students are Affected by Antisemitism
October 26, 2015:
NBC Bay Area – Jewish Organizations Reject University of California’s Intolerance Policy
October 26, 2015:
Chabad Lubavitch Headquarters News – Where BDS Threatens, Jewish Pride Beckons
October 26, 2015:
The Jewish Press – Survey: More than 70% Of UC Jews Touched by Anti-Semitism
October 26, 2015:
The Press Enterprise – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA: Regents wrangle over divisive intolerance policy
October 26, 2015:
News United – Survey: More than 70% Of UC Jews Touched by Anti-Semitism
October 26, 2015:
Daily Bruin – Regents host forum on controversial principles against intolerance
October 26, 2015:
Los Angeles Times – UC panel hears competing claims about anti-bias rules and free speech
October 26, 2015:
Hillel International – Hillel International News & Views – How do you solve a problem like anti-Semitism?
October 26, 2015:
Orange County Register – Passionate debate over UC’s intolerance policy
October 15, 2015:
Truth Revolt – Whose freedom of speech?
(Description note, “Indeed, if one were to take a look at the growth of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel, which has achieved marked success in the University of California school system, one of the most significant threats to campus free speech has been emerging at the highest levels of the UC system. The system’s Board of Regents alongside President Janet Napolitano has been attempting to adopt “new speech” to ban anti-Semitism, cordoning off criticisms of Israel and rising anti-Israel activism across campuses.”)
October 7, 2015:
Valley Voice – University of California Will Address Anti-Semitism on Campus
October 6, 2015:
Highlander – “UC Regent’s Statement on intolerance should be aimed toward all minorities — not just Jewish community”
October 2015:
AMCHA – UC Student Testimonials about Antisemitism on Campus, October 2015 to Present
September 30, 2015:
The Times of Israel – Students for Justice in Palestine were anti-Semites — at a discussion about anti-Semitism.
September 30, 2015:
The Washington Post – The real problem with the University of California’s statement of principles against intolerance
September 29, 2015:
Breitbart – KOTKIN: ANTISEMITISM AT UC CAMPUSES PART OF GLOBAL TREND
September 29, 2015:
Los Angeles Daily News – More readers respond to our question about UC, intolerance, free speech: Letters
September 25, 2015:
The Times of Israel – Does the UC have an anti-Semitism problem?
September 24, 2015:
J Weekly – U.C. regents reject ‘insulting’ intolerance statement
September 24, 2015:
Highlander – UC Regents reject statement on intolerance
September 24, 2015:
PJTN – University of California forms panel to probe anti-Semitism on campus
September 24, 2015:
Jewish Journal – UC Regents reject statement of principles of intolerance
September 22, 2015:
The Daily Californian – Committee cannot define experiences of discrimination
September 21, 2015:
Canada Free Press – Anti-Semitism on Campus
September 20, 2015:
GWS News – EDUCATION: UC crafting intolerance statement
September 20, 2015:
The San Diego Union-Tribune – UC struggles with response to anti-Semitism
September 19, 2015:
Steelers Lounge – Regents blast University of California’s intolerance declaration, say it omits
September 19, 2015:
JP Updates – UC Board of Regents Forms Committee to Address Anti-Semitism
September 19, 2015:
The Jerusalem Post- University of California forms panel to probe anti-Semitism on campus
September 18, 2015:
Campus Reform – UC backs down on intolerance policy
September 18, 2015:
The Daily Journal – Regents seeking overhaul of university’s proposed principles
September 18, 2015:
The Algemeiner – UC Regents Reject Resolution on Intolerance for Failing to Mention Antisemitism
September 18, 2015:
Simon Wiesenthal Center – Wiesenthal Center Urges New UC Committee for Hate Related Issues on Campus to Include State Department’s Definition of Anti-Semitism
September 18, 2015:
Daily Bruin – Debates over academic freedom affect students, staff, locals
September 18, 2015:
The Times of Israel – U of California’s new tolerance rules fail to condemn anti-Semitism
September 18, 2015:
The New York Times- Regents Seek Overhaul of University’s Proposed Principles
September 18, 2015:
Fox News – University of California scraps speech code after protests from free speech, Jewish groups
September 18, 2015:
Dispatch Times – University’s intolerance declaration raises concerns
September 18, 2015:
Israel on the News – Outrage After UC Refuses to Openly Condemn Anti-Semitism
September 18, 2015:
The Jewish Press – UC Initiative on Fighting Anti-Semitism May Degenerate into Assault on Free Speech
September 18, 2015:
Inside Higher ED – U of California Starts Again on Intolerance Policy
September 18, 2015:
WHEC – Regents seek overhaul of university’s proposed principles
September 18, 2015:
Star Tribune – Regents want University of California’s proposed principles to address anti-Semitism
September 18, 2015:
The Davis Enterprise – Regents will rework UC intolerance plan
September 18, 2015:
Israel Hayom – California mulls overhaul of UC code over anti-Semitism
September 18, 2015:
Israel National News – Outrage After UC Refuses to Openly Condemn Anti-Semitism
September 18, 2015:
KPCC – Regents seek overhaul of university’s proposed principles
September 18, 2015:
Bulletin Leader – Regents blast University of California’s intolerance declaration, say it omits
September 17, 2015:
abc 7 News – UC REGENTS DECIDE TO REDRAFT TOLERANCE POLICY
September 17, 2015:
The Sacramento Bee – Regents seek overhaul of university’s proposed principles
September 17, 2015:
The Republic – Regents want University of California’s proposed principles to address anti-Semitism
September 17, 2015:
Philly – Regents seek overhaul of university’s proposed principles
September 17, 2015:
KSL – California seeks overhaul of state university’s principles
September 17, 2015:
Rapid News Network – Regents to form group to rework university intolerance plan
September 17, 2015:
The Jewish Star – University of California downplays rising threats to Jewish students
September 17, 2015:
The Press Enterprise – UC SYSTEM: Statement against intolerance should address anti-Semitism, regents say
September 17, 2015:
Sun Sentinel – National: University’s intolerance declaration raises concerns
September 17, 2015:
The Jewish Voice – UC’s Teachable Moment on Anti-Semitism
September 17, 2015:
SF Gate – 5 California Things to Know for Today
September 17, 2015:
KCRW – Writing New Rules for Speech on Campus
September 17, 2015:
San Francisco Chronicle – Ways to combat intolerance on regents’ agenda
September 17, 2015:
The Algemeiner – Why the UC Regents Must Adopt State Department Definition of Antisemitism
September 17, 2015:
United Jewish Federation – U. California regents rap intolerance statement for not mentioning anti-Semitism
September 17, 2015:
KOLO News Now – University’s Intolerance Declaration Raises Concerns
September 17, 2015:
San Jose Mercury News – University of California’s intolerance declaration raises debate
September 17, 2015:
The Journal Times – Regents to form group to rework university intolerance plan
September 17, 2015:
GOP USA – Univ. of California wants to outlaw intolerance
September 17, 2015:
JTA – U. California regents rap intolerance statement for not mentioning anti-Semitism
September 17, 2015:
CBS Sacramento – University Of California’s Intolerance Declaration Raises Concerns
September 17, 2015:
Forward – U. of California Draft on Intolerance Omits Anti-Semitism
September 17, 2015:
The Press Enterprise – UC SYSTEM: Statement on tolerance should directly address anti-Semitism, regents say
September 17, 2015:
KTAR News – Regents seek overhaul of university’s proposed principles
September 17, 2015:
University Herald – University of California Regents, Campus Community Members Critical of Intolerance Policy
September 17, 2015:
The San Diego Union-Tribune – Regents reject intolerance statement
September 17, 2015:
The Chronicle of Higher Education – Accused of Ignoring Anti-Semitism, U. of California Moves to Rewrite Statement on Tolerance
September 17, 2015:
Los Angeles Times – UC goes back to the drawing board on controversial revamp of free-speech policy
September 17, 2015:
abc News – Regents Seek Overhaul of University’s Proposed Principles
September 17, 2015:
The College Fix – UC regents slam proposed ‘principles against intolerance’ for ignoring rampant anti-Semitism
September 17, 2015:
Daily Bruin – UC Regents seek to modify Statement of Principles Against Intolerance
September 17, 2015:
SF Gate – UC regents blast bland intolerance statement as insulting to Jews
September 17, 2015:
Heritage – The University of California’s teachable moment on anti-Semitism
September 17, 2015:
KTVU – Regents blast draft of university’s intolerance declaration
September 17, 2015:
KSBY – Regents to form group to rework university intolerance plan
September 17, 2015:
Napa Valley Register – Regents seek overhaul of university’s proposed principles
September 17, 2015:
Sun Sentinel – National: University’s intolerance declaration raises concerns
September 17, 2015:
J Weekly – Napolitano: ‘More work’ needed on anti-bias principles rejected by UC regents
September 17, 2015:
Federal News Radio – Regents seek overhaul of university’s proposed principles
September 17, 2015:
JTA – U. California regents rap intolerance statement for not mentioning anti-Semitism
September 17, 2015:
San Jose Mercury News – Regents to form group to rework intolerance plan
September 17, 2015:
LA Times – UC goes back to the drawing board on controversial revamp of free-speech policy
September 17, 2015:
Star Tribune – Regents want University of California’s proposed principles to address anti-Semitism
September 17, 2015:
Jewish Journal – UC regents reject much-hyped ‘principles of intolerance.’ Napolitano: ‘More work needs to be done’
September 17, 2015:
The Orange County Register – UC regents urge stronger statement against anti-Semitism in intolerance policy
September 17, 2015:
The Sacramento Bee – University of California will revise statement against intolerance
September 16, 2015:
KCRW – Should Speech on Campus Be Policed?
September 16, 2015:
Santa Cruz Sentinel – Regents seek overhaul of university’s proposed principles
September 16, 2015:
St. Louis Jewish Light – The University of California’s teachable moment on anti-Semitism
September 16, 2015:
The Press Enterprise – EDUCATION: UC crafting intolerance statement
September 16, 2015:
Cleveland Jewish News – UC provides teachable moment on anti-Semitism
September 16, 2015:
The Huffington Post – University Of California May Outlaw Intolerance, And Experts Say It’ll Violate The First Amendment
September 16, 2015:
Daily Bruin – Submission: UC should not adopt anti-Semitism definition that endangers open debate
September 16, 2015:
SFGATE – Pro-Israel students upset at UC Regents’ ‘watered down’ anti-bigotry statement
September 16, 2015:
San Diego Union-Tribune – UC intolerance statement sparks debate
September 16, 2015:
Front Page Magazine – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA TOTALITARIANS STRIKE AGAIN
September 16, 2015:
Los Angeles Times – Editorial: UC’s new ‘Principles Against Intolerance’ fail free-speech test
September 16, 2015:
The Orange County Register – UC looking to craft statement on intolerance
September 16, 2015:
The Chronicle of Higher Education – U. of California’s Proposed Statement on Intolerance Is Widely Found Intolerable
September 15, 2015:
Los Angeles Times – Hate speech vs. free speech: UC regents to debate proposal on fighting intolerance
September 14, 2015:
FIRE – University of California Considers Yet Another Proposal to Silence Protected Speech
September 14, 2015:
Monterey Herald – Ron Dolinsky: California universities must define anti-Semitism
September 14, 2015:
San Jose Mercury News – Ron Dolinsky: California universities must define anti-Semitism
September 14, 2015:
San Francisco Chronicle – UC Should Adopt this Definition of Anti-Semitism
September 14, 2015:
Contra Costa Times – Guest commentary: When an obsession with Israel enters the abyss of anti-Semitism
September 14, 2015:
Daily Democrat – Ron Dolinsky: California universities must define anti-Semitism
September 14, 2015:
marinij.com – Ron Dolinsky: California universities must define anti-Semitism
September 12, 2015:
Before It’s News – Is the University of California Going to Punt on Anti-Semitism
September 12, 2015:
University World News – University rebuffs pleas to limit criticism of Israel
September 11, 2015:
The Davis Enterprise – Groups push UC to adopt creed against anti-Semitism
September 11, 2015:
The Signal – UC urged to explicitly condemn anti-Semitism
September 11, 2015:
San Francisco Chronicle – Why UC should adopt Anti-Semitism definition
September 11, 2015:
Cleveland Jewish News – Groups push university to adopt creed against anti-Semitism
September 10, 2015:
SF Gate – Groups push university to adopt creed against anti-Semitism
September 10, 2015:
San Jose Mercury News – Groups push university to adopt creed against anti-Semitism
September 10, 2015:
JWeekly – Discussion of intolerance is on U.C. regents’ agenda, but anti-Semitism is not
September 10, 2015:
The San Diego Union-Tribune – When scholarly criticism ends and anti-Semitism begins
September 10, 2015:
CBS SF Bay Area – Jewish Groups Push UC To Adopt Creed Against Anti-Semitism
September 10, 2015:
JTA – Proposed U. of California tolerance statement rapped for lack of focus on anti-Semitism
September 10, 2015:
The Times of Israel – U. of California code must address anti-Semitism — Jewish groups
September 10, 2015:
JNS – The University of California’s teachable moment on anti-Semitism
September 9, 2015:
Los Angeles Times – Why UC regents’ next meeting is likely to upset some Jewish groups
September 9, 2015:
The Chronicle of Higher Education – U. of California Rebuffs Pleas From Jewish Groups to Limit Criticism of Israel
September 8, 2015:
Santa Cruz Sentinel – Tammi Rossman-Benjamin: UC is not welcoming place to Jewish students
September 6, 2015:
LA Daily News – UC Board of Regents must protect students from anti-Semitism: Guest commentary
(Note: The article is written by Lisa Agay on behalf of 50 UCLA alumni.)
September 5, 2015:
The Press Enterprise – SUZANNE SINGER: Anti-Semitism at colleges threat to all
September 4, 2015:
J Weekly – U.C. should adopt State Department definition of anti-Semitism
September 2, 2015:
Talk 910 – Faculty Members Want UC System to Adopt State Department Definition of Antisemitism
September 2, 2015:
The Jewish Press- The red herring of the definition debate
September 2, 2015:
The Tower – Scholars Urge University of California to Adopt State Department Definition of Anti-Semitism
September 1, 2015:
5 Towns Jewish News- Antisemitism Scholars Send Letter to UC Regents Urging the Adoption of State Department Antisemitism Definition
September 1, 2015:
JP Updates – UC May Be First University To Adopt Antisemitism Definition
August 31, 2015:
Baltimore Jewish Life – Antisemitism Scholars Send Letter to UC Regents Urging the Adoption of State Department Antisemitism Definition
Matzav.com – Scholars Urge UC Regents to Adopt State Department Antisemitism Definition
August 31, 2015:
The Louis D. Brandeis Center – Leading Anti-Semitism Scholars Urge Adoption of Anti-Semitism Definition
August 25, 2015:
San Diego jewish World – UC weighs anti- Semitism definition
August 24, 2015:
JNS.org – Defining anti-Semitism: fact vs. fiction
August 24, 2015:
Daily Bruin – Results of Daily Bruin poll regarding State Department definition of antisemitism and including references to Israel criticism that crosses the line
(Description note, “Start Date: August 3, 2015 @ 12:00 am, End Date: No Expiry.
On July 16, the California Legislature approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 35, urging the University of California to condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and racism on its campuses. The resolution uses parts of the U.S. State Department’s definition, but does not explicitly include acts demonizing or delegitimizing Israel. Its passage has reignited a debate about whether the definition of anti-Semitism should include a reference to Israel. What do you think?
• The state should have used the full U.S. State Department’s definition because Israel is important to the Jewish identity. (44%, 290 Votes)
• I don’t know how I feel about this issue. (36%, 234 Votes)
• The legislature should continue to reference a definition of anti-Semitism excluding Israel. (17%, 111 Votes)
• The California State Senate should let the University of California determine the definition’s parameters. (3%, 22 Votes)
Total Voters: 657”)
August 24, 2015:
Los Angeles Daily News – Will UC regents confront anti-Semitism this time? Thomas Elias
August 17, 2015:
World Religion News – JRISE IN JEW-HATRED ON CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES PROMPTS MOVEMENT TO REDEFINE “ANTI-SEMITISM”
August 13, 2015:
The Jerusalem Post – Jewish groups seek changes in anti-Semitism definition at California universities
August 5, 2015:
The Jewish Voice – ‘Student Voices’ Exposes Anti-Semitism in the College Classroom
July 28, 2015:
Haaretz – Three-quarters of North America Jewish college students exposed to anti-Semitism, new study reports
(Description note, “More than three-quarters similarly defined opposition to Israel’s existence as anti-Semitism. A much smaller proportion— 27 percent—defined criticism of Israeli policies as anti-Semitic.”)
July 28, 2015:
JTA – Study: Most Jewish students faced hostilities on North American campuses
July 28, 2015:
JNS.ORG – Study: 75% of North American Jewish college students report anti-Semitism
July 22, 2015:
Daily Bruin – Board of Regents met to discuss new payroll system, anti-Semitism
July 20, 2015:
JP Updates – Rep. Sherman Urges U.S. Universities To Fight Antisemitism
July 20, 2015:
SPME – State legislators urge University of California to act against anti-Semitism
July 17, 2015:
The Yeshiva World News – Agudath Israel Applauds California Senate Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism on College Campuses
July 17, 2015:
5 Towns Jewish Times – California Lawmakers Approve Measure Urging Action on Campus Antisemitism
July 17, 2015:
The Algemeiner – California Lawmakers Approve Legislation Urging UCs to Adopt State Department Definition of Antisemitism
July 17, 2015:
Congressman Brad Sherman – Sherman Insists on Enforcement of Antisemitism Standards on Campuses
(Description note, “Today, Congressman Sherman wrote to dozens of major universities urging them to adopt the definition of anti-Semitism promulgated by the U.S. Department of State. The State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism includes, “applying double standards by requiring of it [Israel] a behavior not expected or demanded by any other democratic nation.” It also brands as anti-Semitic; “delegitimizing Israel—denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination and denying the right of Israel to exist.” Congressman Sherman is also urging the U.S. Department of Education to adopt this definition of anti-Semitism for all of its enforcement actions nationwide.”)
July 16, 2015:
Daily Bruin – California State Senate approves resolution condemning anti-Semitism
July 16, 2015:
jWeekly.com – U.C. Regents delay discussion on anti-Semitism definition
July 16, 2015:
jWeekly.com – New website collects anti-Semitism quotes from U.C. schools, other campuses
July 16, 2015:
Los Angeles Times – Legislature urges UC campuses to condemn anti-Semitism
July 15, 2015:
The Jewish Voice – Why Universities Need a Definition of Anti-Semitism
July 15, 2015:
TheJewishPress.com – California Resolution Urges Action on Campus Anti-Semitism
July 15, 2015:
Accuracy In Academia – Who Should Define Anti-Semitism?
July 15, 2015:
JTA – Univ. of California regents to take up anti-Semitism issue in September
July 14, 2015:
iSchoolGuide – California Lawmakers Approve Measure Urging University Of California To Condemn Anti-Semitism
July 14, 2015:
Jewish Journal – California Assembly calls on U.C. schools to condemn anti-Semitism
July 14, 2015:
Daily Democrat – State lawmakers OK measure urging UC to condemn anti-Semitism
July 14, 2015:
iSchoolGuide – California Lawmakers Approve Measure Urging University Of California To Condemn Anti-Semitism
July 13, 2015:
Independent Sentinel – AMCHA INITIATIVE STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF ANTISEMITISM RESOLUTION BY CA ASSEMBLY
July 13, 2015:
The Times of Israel – California legislature urges campuses to condemn anti-Semitism
July 13, 2015:
The Algemeiner – California Lawmakers Approve Measure Urging Action on Campus Antisemitism
July 13, 2015:
LA Times – State legislators urge University of California to act against anti-Semitism
July 9, 2015:
Jewish Journal – Behind the BDS curtain
July 9, 2015:
The Davis Enterprise – Define anti-Semitism or enable it
July 6, 2015:
UC Student-Workers Union – Summary of UAW 2865 Letter to President Napolitano to oppose adoption of State Department definition of antisemitism
(Description note, “The UAW Joint Council writes to UC President Napolitano to voice strong opposition to the proposed adoption of the State Department definition of anti-semitism by the UC Regents. We write to ask that she withdraw her personal support for its adoption and ensure that it does not end up on the agenda for the July Regents Meeting in San Francisco. The State Department definition conflates legitimate, first amendment-protected criticisms of policies of the Israeli government with anti-Semitism, which is commonly defined as discrimination against Jewish people.”)
July 6, 2015:
The Davis Enterprise – Full UAW 2865 Letter to President Napolitano to oppose adoption of State Department definition of antisemitism
July 5, 2015:
The Daily Californian – State Senate resolution urging UC to condemn anti-Semitism draws objections over language
July 3, 2015:
The Algemeiner – Why Universities Need a Definition of Anti-Semitism
July 1, 2015:
The Algemeiner – It’s Time to Fight Fire With Fire on College Campuses
June 29, 2015:
The Louis D. Brandeis Center – Attorneys: Sign Petition to UC Regents on State Department’s Definition
June 29, 2015:
SJP West – Students Ask Janet Napolitano Not to Endorse Conflation of Anti-Semitism with Critique of Israel
June 27, 2015:
The Sacramento Bee – Prejudice comes in many forms
June 26, 2015:
San Gabirel Valley Tribune – How anti-Zionism has turned into anti-Semitism on UC campuses: Guest commentary
June 26, 2015:
Why Israel? – New Webpage Documents Over 100 Testimonies of Antisemitism on US Campuses; Jewish Students Report Feeling Targeted, Terrified
June 25, 2015:
Jewish Journal – It’s Time to Confront Campus Anti-Semitism—Not to Hide Behind Excuses for Not Defining It
June 24, 2015:
KFBK – U.C. Looking to Redefine Anti-semitism
June 24, 2015:
Simon Wiesenthal Center – Wiesenthal Center Commends CA Assembly’s Higher ED Committee Vote Condemning Campus Anti-Semitism; Urges UC Regents Adopt State Department’s Anti-Semitism Definition
June 24, 2015:
Breitbart – CA ASSEMBLY PANEL APPROVES RESOLUTION AGAINST ANTISEMITISM ON CAMPUS
June 24, 2015:
Jewish Journal – Should the UC define anti-Semitism? Yes, adopt the State Dept. version
June 24, 2015:
Los Angeles Times – Assembly panel approves resolution condemning anti-Semitism
June 23, 2015:
The Pacifica Evening News – Anti-Semitism Resolution Stirs Free-Speech Debate
June 23, 2015:
Before It’s News – Sign the UC Stakeholder Petition
June 23, 2015:
The Algemeiner – Jewish Students Admit Feeling Targeted, Terrified in New Webpage Documenting Antisemtism on Campuses
June 22, 2015:
The Sacramento Bee – AM Alert: Anti-Semitism resolution stirs dissent
June 22, 2015:
Jewish Journal – Concern for UC Jewish students: An open letter to the Regents
June 20, 2015:
Santa Monica Mirror – UC Regents: Define Anti-Semitism Or Enable It
June 19, 2015:
San Jose Mercury News – Thomas D. Elias column: UC Regents should set protest standards to prevent blatant anti-Semitism
June 17, 2015:
Jewish Journal – Letter to UC Regents from the Simon Wiesenthal Center
June 15, 2015:
NapaValleyRegister.com – Thomas Elias: UC Regents: Define anti-Semitism or enable it
June 15, 2015:
AppealDemocrat.com – Thomas Elias: UC Regents: Define anti-Semitism or enable it
June 12, 2015:
790 Talk Now – Anti-Semitism Is Running Rampant At California’s Elite Public Universities
June 12, 2015:
The Daily Caller – Anti-Semitism is Running Rampant at California’s Elite Public Universities
June 11, 2015:
Jewish Journal – Regents beware: You are already under attack for calling out “anti-Zionism”
June 10, 2015:
ADL.org – ADL Letter in Support of UC Adoption of State Department Definition of Antisemitism
June 10, 2015:
The College Fix – ALL BDS ACTIVITIES COULD BE DEFINED AS ‘ANTI-SEMITIC’ UNDER UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSAL
June 10, 2015:
Forward – Could California Ban Anti-Israel Campus Protests as ‘Anti-Semitic’ Hate?
June 3, 2015:
Jewish Journal – Why I support SCR 35: An open letter to state Sen. Jeff Stone
June 1, 2015:
JP Updates – Mort Klein Optimistic UC Will Fully Adopt State Definition of Antisemitism
May 30, 2015:
The College Fix – ANTI-SEMITISM, FREE SPEECH, AND PROGRESSIVISM
May 28, 2015:
jWeekly – U.C. alumni call for curbs on campus anti-Semitism
May 28, 2015:
Arutz Sheva – It’s Time to Stem the Tide of Campus Anti-Semitism
May 28, 2015:
The Times of Israel- When does ‘anti-Israel’ become anti-Semitic on campus?
May 27, 2015:
The Guardian – UC Alumni Sign Petition to Redefine Antisemitism
May 27, 2015:
The American Israelite – Univ. of California alumni call for steps to curb campus anti-Semitism
May 27, 2015:
New University – May Regents Meeting Recap
May 27, 2015:
The Jewish Voice – Nearly 700 UC Profs, Rabbis & Alumni Do More to Protect Jewish Students
May 27, 2015:
The Hill – The common core of BDS and campus anti-Semitism
May 26, 2015:
Crescent City Jewish News – Special Report: BDS on campus – When does ‘anti-Israel’ become anti-Semitic?
May 26, 2015:
Jewish Journal – Campus Anti-Semitism at UC and Stanford
May 25, 2015:
College Insurrection – Over 500 UC Alumni Pushing for Measures to Fight Campus Antisemitism
May 23, 2015:
The College Fix – OVER 500 UC ALUMNI URGE ADOPTION OF MEASURES TO FIGHT CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM
May 23, 2015:
Haaretz – On U.S. campuses, when does ‘anti-Israel’ become anti-Semitic
May 22, 2015:
UWire – UC to discuss adopting State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism
May 22, 2015:
The Times of Israel – Schools Must Do More to Protect Jewish Students
May 22, 2015:
Daily Bruin – UC to discuss adopting State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism
May 21, 2015:
SPME- UC President Napolitano Supports Adopting State Department Definition of Antisemitism
May 21, 2015:
Before It’s News – UC President Napolitano Supports Adopting the State Department Definition of Anti-Semitism
May 21, 2015:
WNYC – UC’s Napolitano Speaks Out On High Cost Of Public Ed, Anti-Semitism On Campus
May 21, 2015:
KEDM – UC’s Napolitano Speaks Out On High Cost Of Public Ed, Anti-Semitism On Campus
May 21, 2015:
OPB – UC’s Napolitano Speaks Out On High Cost Of Public Ed, Anti-Semitism On Campus
May 21, 2015:
Forward – 500 California Alumni Blast Campus Anti-Semitism
May 21, 2015:
Democratic Underground – Group demands UC action against anti-Semitism on campuses
May 21, 2015:
The Algemeiner – UC President Napolitano Supports Adopting State Department Definition of Antisemitism
May 21, 2015:
sNEWSi – UC President Weighs in on Campus Debate over Anti-Semitism
May 21, 2015:
JP Updates – UC President Adopts State Dept Definition of Antisemitism
May 21, 2015:
Independent Sentinel – AMCHA Initiative Applauds Napolitano’s Declaration That UC Should Adopt State Department Definition of Anti-Semitism
May 21, 2015:
KGO – UC Alums Urge Schools to Adopt Antisemitism Definitions
May 21, 2015:
San Francisco Chronicle – UC urged to define, fight anti-Semitism
May 21, 2015:
KEDM – UC’s Napolitano Speaks Out On High Cost Of Public Ed, Anti-Semitism On Campus
May 21, 2015:
Jewish Journal – Univ. of California alumni call for steps to curb campus anti-Semitism
May 21, 2015:
jWeekly – BDS on campus Part II: When does ‘anti-Israel’ become anti-Semitic?
May 21, 2015:
JTA – Univ. of California alumni call for steps to curb campus anti-Semitism
May 21, 2015:
here & Now – UC’s Napolitano Speaks Out On High Cost Of Public Ed, Anti-Semitism On Campus (Description note, “The issue of whether the University of California should adopt the State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism will be voted on by the Board of Regents in July. “I have my own personal view, and my personal view is that we should” adopt the State Department’s definition, Napolitano said.”)
May 21, 2015:
Jewish Journal – UC President Janet Napolitano wants UC to regard some anti-Israel views as anti-Semitic
May 20, 2015:
San Francisco Chronicle – Group demands UC action against anti-Semitism on campuses
May 20, 2015:
SF Gate – Group demands UC action against anti-Semitism on campuses
(Description note, “More than a dozen Jewish alumni and others citing an escalation of anti-Semitic acts across University of California campuses presented the regents with nearly 700 signatures Wednesday urging them to adopt the U.S. State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism.”)
May 20, 2015:
Daily Bruin – Submission: UC must protect Jewish students, combat anti-Semitism
May 19, 2015:
Baltimore Jewish Life – Hundreds of UC Alums Join 23 Groups Urging Schools to Adopt State Department Antisemitism Definition
May 19, 2015:
KPCC – Debating the line between anti-Semitism and free speech
May 19, 2015:
Before It’s News – Letters Sent to UC President Janet Napolitano re: Anti-Semitism on UC Campuses
May 19, 2015:
The Davis Enterprise – Is UC anti-Semitism linked to more foreign students?
May 19, 2015:
Jewish Journal – A letter to President Napolitano and Chancellor Gillman on ‘anti-Zionism week’
(Description note, “Anti-Zionism Week subjects Jewish students to an entire week of racist events dedicated to undermining their right to liberation and self-determination. Moreover we are extremely concerned that Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and the Muslim Student Union (MSU) are selling t-shirts that say “UC Intifada” as part of this campaign. For Israeli students in particular, the word “intifada” triggers deeply traumatic memories of innocent people being brutally murdered in suicide bombings and other attacks by racist terrorist organizations. This bigoted series of events, along with SJP and MSU’s celebration of violence, creates a hostile learning environment on campus for many Jewish and Israeli students, who are minorities on all UC campuses….As such, we call on you to publicly condemn UC Irvine’s “Anti-Zionism Week” and adopt the resolutions passed at UCLA, UCSB and UC Berkeley as the official policy of the entire UC system.
Sincerely,
AEPi at UCLA
AEPi at UCSB
AEPi at UCSC
AEPi at UCSD
Alpha Epsilon Phi at UCSD
Anteaters for Israel
Chabbad at UCLA
Bears for Israel
Bruins for Israel
Grant Fineman, President of AEPi at UC Berkeley
Gauchopac (AIPAC at UCSB)
Gouchos United for Israel
Highlanders for Israel
Hillel at UCLA
JAM at UCLA
Students Supporting Israel at UCLA
Tritons for Israel”)
May 19, 2015:
JP Updates – Submission: UC must protect Jewish students, combat anti-Semitism
May 19, 2015:
Breitbart – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT CENTER OF ANTISEMITISM FIGHT
May 19, 2015:
The Algemeiner – Hundreds of UC Alums Join 23 Groups Urging Schools to Adopt State Department Antisemitism Definition
May 18, 2015:
The Algemeiner – Antisemitism and Anti-Israelism on Campus
May 18, 2015:
The Chronicle of Higher Education – Israel-Boycott Debate Spurs Fight Over Definition of ‘Anti-Semitism’
May 18, 2015:
LA Times – Definition of anti-Semitism provokes campus debates
May 14, 2015:
San Jose Mercury News – UC turning blind eye towards anti-Semitism
May 13, 2015:
KosherOC Magazine – UC Students Concerned About Antisemitism at the University of California
May 12, 2015:
Pro-Israel Bay Bloggers – Tammi Rossman-Benjamin: University of California must fight back against anti-Semitic acts
May 12, 2015:
CAMERA – UC Riverside Lets Undergrad SJP Leader Teach Israel-Bashing Course
May 12, 2015:
Pro-Israel Bay Bloggers – Tammi Rossman-Benjamin: University of California must fight back against anti-Semitic acts
May 11, 2015:
San Jose Mercury News – Tammi Rossman-Benjamin: UC must fight back against anti-Semetic acts
May 8, 2015:
California Political Review – University of California Leads America Anti-Semitism Movement
May 4, 2015:
Los Angeles Daily News – Are anti-Semitism, out-of-state tuition linked?
April 9, 2015:
The Sacramento Bee – Jewish students need more protection on California campuses
March 31, 2015:
Daily Democrat – Are Jewish students safe at UC schools?
March 31, 2015:
The Daily Californian – Reasons for targeting Students for Justice in Palestine
March 29, 2015:
Arutz Sheva – Op-Ed: Hatred of Israel on US Liberal Campuses
March 26, 2015:
J Weekly – U.C. prodded on ‘anti-Semitism’ definition
March 26, 2015:
WN – Are Jewish students safe at the University of California? Yes and no: Guest commentary
March 26, 2015:
Daily News – Are Jewish students safe at the University of California? Yes and no: Guest commentary
March 19, 2015:
The Daily Californian – Napolitano apologizes for comments, UC regents vote for veteran exemptions from nonresident tuition (Description note, “After Napolitano’s apology, the board heard public comments on…the relationship between recent incidents of alleged anti-Semitism at UC campuses and divestment from Israel”)
March 7, 2015:
LA Times – UC campuses roiled over claims of anti-Israel bias
March 7, 2015:
KTLA – Allegations of Anti-Israel Sentiments Rock UC Campuses
February 27, 2015:
The Algemeiner – SPME BDS Monitor: A Busy Spring for Anti-Israel Activities on Campus
February 23, 2015:
Daily Bruin – Student protesters call for divestment at regents investment meeting
February 15, 2015:
JNS – BDS with a twist: campus divestment measures target more than Israel
February 12, 2015:
Jweekly – UC student group says yes to BDS; Stanford says no
February 12, 2015:
Highlander – UC Student Association approves Israeli divestment resolution
February 12, 2015:
The Sacramento Bee – UC students’ Israeli divestment push diverges from elite schools
February 12, 2015:
The Jewish Link – As California Goes…
February 11, 2015:
Catholic Online – What’s next? UC students separate themselves from America while hatred of Jews spreads through campus
February 11, 2015:
Jewish Journal – What BDS Overlooked: Sponsors of terrorism within the University of California Endowment
February 10, 2015:
Before It’s News – University of California Further Embarrasses Itself By Divesting From America
February 10, 2015:
Inside Higher Ed – California Students Vote to Boycott Israel — and U.S.
February 10, 2015:
Daily Nexus – UCSA Passes Resolutions Supporting Divestment from Human Rights Violators
(Description note, ““Their whole thing is publicity, which honestly, for the Jewish students on the University of California campuses, has become a huge problem,” Niki Elyasi said. “You can champion things in the name of human rights but at the same time, you’re spreading the demonization of a country that so many people identify with.” Elyasi said many students tend to attack other Jewish students due to the initiatives instead of directing their discontent at Israel. This past weekend involved an incident at UC Davis where a Jewish fraternity was vandalized with anti-Semitic messages and swastikas shortly after one of the initiatives was passed. “At the end of the day when you talk about Israel in a negative light, people associate it with Judaism and attack Jews,” Elyasi said. “It’s really difficult to tiptoe around that line … sometimes Israel is singled out because it is a Jewish state and not because of its politics.”)
February 9, 2015:
The Los Angeles Times – UC student panel calls for divestment from Israel and other nations
February 9, 2015:
New York Post – Attack of the campus secessionists
February 9, 2015:
The Jewish Daily Forward – University of California Student Association Passes Divestment Resolution
February 9, 2015:
The College Fix – University of California Student Government Passes Resolution to Divest – From America
February 9, 2015:
The Times of Israel – U Cal student body urges divestment from Israel, US
February 9, 2015:
The Daily Californian – UC Student Association votes to divest from companies allegedly violating Palestinian rights
February 9, 2015:
SJP West – On to the Regents: In Historic Vote, UC Student Association Endorses Call for Divestment in Support of Palestinian Rights
February 9, 2015:
JTA – U. of Calif. student group votes to divest from Israel, U.S.
February 8, 2015:
Office of the Vice-President of External Affairs – UC Riverside – ASUCR Vice-President of External Affairs Supports UCSA Call for the UC Regents to Divest from Corporations Violating Palestinian Human Rights
February 8, 2015:
Legal Insurrection – U Cal Student Gov’t votes to divest from most of world, including U.S.
February 8, 2015:
Office of the Vice-President of External Affairs – ASUCR Vice-President of External Affairs Supports UCSA Call for the UC Regents to Divest from Corporations Violating Palestinian Human Rights
February 6, 2015:
The Oberlin Review – SFP Expresses Solidarity with Dismissed UIUC Professor Salaita
February 6, 2015:
The Daily Californian – UCSA stands with student body on issue of divestment
February 6, 2015:
Daily Bruin – Submission: Co-author of UCSA resolution needs to disclose affiliations
January 20, 2015:
Highlander – Divestment fails to consider long-term opportunities
January 15, 2015:
Times of Israel- UAW Local 2865, Why no BDS for the Iranian Regime?
January 2, 2015:
Newsmax – Wiesenthal Center Rips UAW Local for ‘Demonizing’ Israel
January 2, 2015:
The Community Voice – California Focus: TA Union vote reveals campus anti-semitism
December 31, 2014:
Fox News – UAW teachers branch joins boycott of Israel
December 30, 2014:
Daily Journal – California Focus: TA union vote exposes anti-semitism
December 26, 2014:
Independent Sentinel – Chanukah Surpise From UC; Major Victory Hailed
December 26, 2014:
Eagle Rising – Conservatives Win Battle Against Radical Liberals in California Colleges!
December 24, 2014:
College Fix – Grad Students Vs. Teamsters: Anti-Israel Resolution Angers Blue-Collar Workers
December 23, 2014:
Jewish Heritage – Thomas Elias: Union vote exposes extent of campus anti-Semitism
December 23, 2014:
Appeal Democrat – T.A. Union Vote Exposes Extent Of Campus Anti-Semitism
December 23, 2014:
Appeal Democrat – Thomas Elias: Union vote exposes extent of campus anti-Semitism
December 22, 2014:
Legal Insurrection – U. California system moves to keep anti-Israel BDS out of the classroom
December 22, 2014:
San Diego Jewish World – UC faculty barred from BDS advocacy in classroom
December 18, 2014:
Huffington Post – UC’s Student Workers Union Fumbles Anti-Israel Initiative
December 18, 2014:
J Weekly – U.C. student workers says ‘yes’ to joining BDS campaign against Israel
December 18, 2014:
The Louis D. Brandeis Center – UC’s Moment of Truth
December 18, 2014:
Jewish Journal – Finding the silver lining in another BDS loss
December 17, 2014:
Connecticut Jewish Ledger – Univ. of California union approves BDS motion
December 17, 2014:
The Jewish Voice – University of California Student Union Votes to Boycott Israel
December 16, 2014:
Times-Herald – Thomas D. Elias column: Anti-Semitism continues to fester on UC campuses
December 16, 2014:
San Diego Source – Student vote exposes extent of campus anti-Semitism
December 14, 2014:
Haaretz – University of California workers’ union approves BDS measure
December 12, 2014:
The Daily Californian – In unprecedented vote, UC student-workers union votes to support divestment
December 11, 2014:
Jewish News – Univ. of California union approves BDS motion
December 11, 2014:
– Letter from Assemblymember Richard Bloom to President Janet Napolitano seeking assurance that Faculty will not be permitted to inject anti-Israel advocacy into their classrooms
December 11, 2014:
The Algemeiner – BDS Opponents Mobilize Against ‘Unrepresentative’ UAW 2865 Vote, Citing Bias and Intimidation
December 11, 2014:
JP Updates – University of California Student-Workers Union Votes To Boycott Israel
December 11, 2014:
JTA – Univ. of California union approves BDS motion
December 11, 2014: The Jewish Daily Forward – California Campus Union Votes 2-1 for Israel Divestment
December 11, 2014:
Arutz Sheva – University of California Student Union Votes to Boycott Israel
December 11, 2014:
The Chronicle of Higher Education – U. of California Student Workers’ Union Calls for Divestment From Israel
December 11, 2014:
Inside Higher Ed – U. of California TA Union Votes to Boycott Israel
December 11, 2014:
Before It’s News – UC Graduate Student Workers Union Votes to Support Israel Boycott
December 11, 2014:
Jspace News – Another University of California Group Divesting from Israel
December 11, 2014:
Jweekly – U.C. student workers’ union votes to join BDS campaign against Israel
December 11, 2014:
San Diego Jewish World – More outcry against UC teaching assistants’ BDS stand
December 10, 2014:
Los Angeles Times – The UC student regent on tuition, Bill Maher and free speech
December 10, 2014:
San Diego Jewish World – AMCHA, AJC, SWU decry UAW 2865 vote for BDS
December 10, 2014:
Jewish Journal – UC grad students endorse Israel divestment by 30 point margin
December 8, 2014:
San Diego Jewish News – UC asked to shield students from anti- Israel hatred
December 5, 2014:
National Review Online – Academic Boycotters of Israel Can’t Hide from Their Unlawful Discrimination
December 5, 2014:
Daily Nexus – Student Worker’s Union To Issue Divestment Vote Result
December 5, 2014:
The Algemeiner – Hating Jews at Berkeley
December 4, 2014:
UC Student-Workers Union Local 2865 – UAW2865 Votes 65% Yes to Boycott Israel
December 4, 2014:
The Daily Californian – Student-worker union votes on divestment from Israel
December 4, 2014:
Daily Nexus – Vote Yes for BDS
December 4, 2014:
The Daily Californian – Graduate students: Vote yes in solidarity with Palestine
December 4, 2014:
The Times of Israel – Spreading Hatred on our UC Campuses is Harmful to Peace Efforts
December 3, 2014:
New University – UAW 2865 Members Oppose the BDS Movement
December 3, 2014:
The Algemeiner – Over 120 Leading University of California Academics Mobilize Against Forthcoming BDS Ballot (VIDEO)
December 3, 2014:
Jewschool – BDS at UC Berkeley: Why I Am (Reluctantly) Voting Against
December 2, 2014:
J Weekly – Results of U.C. student workers’ vote on BDS proposal not expected quickly
December 2, 2014:
Huffington Post – Graduate Student Labor Union To Vote On Boycott Of Israel
December 1, 2014:
The Daily Californian – Vote for peace: Vote no on BDS
December 1, 2014:
Tikkun Daily – Justice, Justice, Shall You Pursue: Grad Students Organize for BDS Policy at the University of California
November 28, 2014:
The Algemeiner – Union-led BDS Campaign at University of California Accused of ‘Discrimination’ as December 4 Vote Nears
November 27, 2014:
Breitbart – More Anti-Israel UC Resolutions Coming In December
November 25, 2014:
ACLJ – Taking on Anti-Israel Discrimination, Again
November 10, 2014:
The Daily Californian – UCSA postpones divestment resolution at Saturday meeting
November 3, 2014:
Fousesquawk – Campus Anti-Semitism Rages On
October 7, 2014:
JNS – Pro-Israel groups thank UC schools for affirming policy against anti-Semitism
October 7, 2014:
LETTER – AMCHA and coalition respond to Provost Dorr’s positive actions with a letter expressing gratitude for her actions.
October 7, 2014:
Pro-Israel Bay Bloggers – Top UC Administrator Addresses Jewish Concerns; Protects Jewish Students
October 7, 2014:
San Diego Jewish World – UC tells student helpers ‘keep advocacy out of classroom’
September 8, 2014:
UNIVERSITY RESPONSE – Provost Dorr sends a letter to all 9 Chancellors affected by UAW 2865 BDS call, reminding them that they are obligated to adhere to several university policies which prohibit them from using their instructional positions to promote political propaganda or advocacy, including the boycott of Israel.
August 25, 2014:
Times of Israel – An Academic Union Mobilizes Against Israel
August 21, 2014:
Fox News – Watchdogs raise alarm after student-teachers union takes stand against Israel
August 21, 2014:
Watchdog.org – Student-teachers union takes stand against Israel as anti-Semitism concerns arise
August 14, 2014:
J Weekly – Letter warns U.C. president of union’s ‘anti-Israel propaganda’
August 12, 2014:
COMPILED LIST – Supporters of UAW 2865 Resolution Calling for Academic Boycott of Israel
(Description note – contains the names of graduate students, teaching assistants, readers, etc who exclaimed public support of the antisemitic Student Union Worker’s BDS resolution, which stated the need to “educate” others on the “settler-colonial” and “apartheid” nature of the Jewish state).
August 9, 2014:
J Post – US college campuses debate Middle East conflict
August 1, 2014:
Heritage Florida Jewish News – UC president urged to intervene in student BDS battles
July 31, 2014:
J Weekly – U.C. student workers union looks to divest from Israel holdings
June 26, 2014:
Jewish Journal – Survey of Jewish University of California students shows they are feeling hostility directed toward them, leading to feelings of isolation
May 15, 2014:
Bruins for Israel – Bruins for Israel Petition to defy racism of BDS
May 15, 2014:
POSITION STATEMENT –Student Workers at the University of California Support Palestine: UAW 2865 Joint Council Prepares for Membership Vote on BDS
(description note – contains numerous antisemitic statements and inaccurate information)
April 29, 2014:
San Diego Jewish World – Petition seeks curbs on anti- Israel activities on campuses
January 8, 2014:
Daily Nexus – UC President Opposes ASA Israeli Boycott
December 30, 2013:
UNIVERSITY STATEMENT – Statement on academic boycott of Israel
December 27, 2013:
Legal Insurrection – University statements rejecting academic boycott of Israel
October 23, 2013:
San Jose Mercury News – Thomas D. Elias column: Anti-Semitism continues to fester on UC campuses
BDS Tracker
12/16/2015 – Student Workers Union: FAILED – United Auto Workers (UAW) International Union granted an appeal filed by a member of the University of California student group Informed Grads, striking down a Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) resolution adopted by UAW Local 2865 in December 2014. UAW 2865 represents graduate student workers at all of the University of California campuses. UAW International, the body that oversees all UAW locals in the United States, denied the local organization the right to adopt a BDS measure.
2/8/2015 – Student Government (Representing all 9 UC campuses): PASSED – Divestment resolution passed 9 – 1 – 6.
12/4/2014 – Student-Workers Union: PASSED – The UC Student-Workers Union Local 2865 voted 65% in favor to boycott Israel.
BDS Instigators: Student & Faculty
STUDENT BDS
FACULTY BDS
- Paul Amar
- Hamid Algar
- Mark Anderson
- Hannah Apel
- Anjali Arondekar
- Neda Atanasoski
- Paola Bacchetta
- Hatem Bazian
- Jonathan Beecher
- Victoria Bernal
- George Bisharat
- Alisa Bierria
- Maylei Blackwell
- John D. Blanco
- Gina Bloom
- Tom Boellstorff
- Eileen Boris
- Philippe Bourgois
- Daniel Boyarin
- Gray Brechin
- Charles Briggs
- Natalia Brizuela
- Karen Brodkin
- James Brooks
- Jayna Brown
- Charles Buchanan
- Lucy Burns
- Judith Butler
- Michael Cahn
- Keith Camacho
- Julie Carlson
- Jessica Cattelino
- Claudia Chaufan
- Nancy N Chen
- Dennis Childs
- Joshua Clover
- Anne Cong-Huyen
- Chris Connery
- Ofelia Ortiz Cuevas
- Susan Curtis
- Ashon Crawley
- Angela Davis
- Natalia Deeb-Sossa
- Marisol de la Cadena
- Ivonne del Valle
- Gina Dent
- Jennifer Derr
- Gregory Dobbins
- Ricardo Dominguez
- Donald Donham
- Jennifer Doyle
- Lan Duong
- Erica Edwards
- Khaled Abou El Fadl
- Omnia El Shakry
- Michelle Erai
- Samera Esmeir
- Keith Feldman
- Carla Freccero
- Margaret Ferguson
- Mariane Ferme
- Mayanthi Fernando
- Gary Fields
- Aisha Finch
- John Foran
- Jeff Fort
- Kathleen Frederickson
- Beth Freeman
- Diane Fujino
- Nancy Gallagher
- Nouri Gana
- Jess Ghannam
- Bishnupriya Ghosh
- Mishuana Goeman
- Tanya Golash-Boza
- Camilo Gomez-Rivas
- Avery Gordon
- Yogita Goyal
- Jody Greene
- Akhil Gupta
- Andrew Paul Gutierrez
- Christian Haesemeyer
- Sherine Hafez
- Lisa Hajjar
- Gerry Hale
- Sondra Hale
- Sarah Haley
- Sora Han
- Laura Harris
- Gillian Hart
- Lyn Hejinian
- Marta Hernández-Salván
- Charles Hirschkind
- Seth Holmes
- Christine Hong
- Hsuan Hsu
- Adria L. Imada
- Alexandra Isfahani-Hammond
- Rana Jaleel
- Adriana Johnson
- Suad Joseph
- Laurie Kain-Hart
- Laura Kang
- Caren Kaplan
- Susan Katz
- Anneeth Kaur-Hundle
- Robin D.G. Kelley
- Roshanak Kheshti
- Elaine H. Kim
- Eleana Kim
- Jodi Kim
- Richard Kim
- Katherine King
- Tomomi Kinukawa
- Alan Klima
- Mariam Lam
- Neil Larsen
- Amanda Lashaw
- Kimberly Lau
- Jean Lave
- Smadar Lavie
- James Lee
- Julia Lee
- Mark LeVine
- Esther Lezra
- David Lloyd
- Saba Mahmood
- Robyn Magalit Rodriguez
- Lilith Mahmud
- Sunaina Maira
- Saree Makdisi
- Sean Malloy
- Amina Mama
- Purnima Mankekar
- Curtis Marez
- Laurence Michalak
- Elizabeth Miller
- Flagg Miller
- Glen Mimura
- Susette Min
- Nick Mitchell
- Minoo Moallem
- Michael Montoya
- Donald S. Moore
- Liron Mor
- Patricia Morton
- Ruth Mostern
- Fred Moten
- Aamir Mufti
- Carlos Munoz
- Laura Nader
- David Naguib-Pellow
- Geoffrey G. O’Brien
- Marcia Ochoa
- Laura O’Connor
- Judy Olson
- Aihwa Ong
- Sherry Ortner
- Stefania Pandolfo
- Tom Paterson
- Kris Peterson
- Kavita Philip
- Jemima Pierre
- Beatrice Pita
- Gabriel Piterberg
- Gautam Premnath
- Michael Provence
- José Rabasa
- R. Radhakrishnan
- Noha Radwan
- Leigh Raiford
- William Robinson
- Dylan Rodriguez
- Juana María Rodríguez
- Stephen Roddy
- Lisa Rofel
- Parama Roy
- Danilyn Rutherford
- Adam Sabra
- Jeffrey Sacks
- Poulomi Saha
- Amrah Salomon
- Rosaura Sanchez
- Chela Sandoval
- Bhaskar Sarkar
- V. Mylo Schaaf
- Nancy Scheper-Hughs
- Christina Schwenkel
- Sarita See
- Sherene Seikaly
- Jocelyn Sharlet
- Setsu Shigematsu
- Magid Shihade
- Julia Simon
- David Simpson
- Jenny Sharp
- David Shorter
- Susan Slyomovics
- Andrea Smith
- David Smith
- Paul Spickard
- Smriti Srinivas
- Eric Stanley
- Emma Stapely
- Shelley Streeby
- David Stein
- Nancy Stoller
- David Szanton
- Rei Terada
- Baki Tezcan
- Charles Thorpe
- Anna Tsing
- Caroline Valverde
- Stefano Varese
- Christine Ward-Gailey
- Evan Watkins
- Devra Weber
- Brad Werner
- Jon Wiener
- Tiffany Willoughby-Herard
- Howard Winant
- Traise Yamamoto
- Zaina Zaatari
- Patricia Zavella
AMCHA Activism
October 2015 – UC Student Testimonials about Antisemitism on Campus, October 2015 to Present
December 22, 2014: – Chanukah Surprise from UC; Major Victory Hailed
December 22, 2014: – CHANUKAH SURPRISE FROM UC; MAJOR VICTORY HAILED
December 8, 2014: Advocacy Groups to UC: Are Profs Covered By Anti-Indoctrination Rules?
May 15, 2014 – ACTION ALERT: AMCHA Demands UCLA Stop Horrendous Bullying of Jewish Students
April 21, 2014 – VOICES: 1,000 Sign Petition and Voice Their Outrage
March 31, 2014 – Insider’s guide to campus bias faced by Jews
January 22, 2014 – AMCHA Initiative went before the UC Regents to speak about this issue.
September 12, 2012 – AMCHA Co-founders Respond to UC Regents Chairwoman Sherry Lansing’s Letter
August 23, 2012 – Addendum regarding JVP to AMCHA’s letter to UC Campus Climate Committee
August 20, 2012 – Letter Regarding Jewish Student Campus Climate Report
August 14, 2012 – Letter from the Jewish Community to UC Regents and President
August 6, 2012 – California State Assembly Condemns Anti-Semitism (Resolution HR 35)
July 9, 2012 – UC Jewish Student Campus Climate Report
October 12, 2011 – President Yudof’s response to the AMCHA Initiative
September 19, 2011 – AMCHA Initiative’s letter to UC President Yudof
June 27, 2011 – Sign the Petition to UC President Mark Yudof