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Kentucky Becomes First State to Adopt IHRA Anti-Semitism Definition

By Philissa Cramer

LOUISVILLE, KY - For the first time, a U.S. state has officially adopted a definition of anti-Semitism that has ignited debates worldwide over the extent to which criticism of Israel should be considered anti-Semitic.

Lawmakers in Kentucky voted to adopt the definition…

Michigan professor fired for anti-Semitic, racist and homophobic tweets

Source: Cleveland Jewish News

BIG RAPIDS, MI - A physics professor at a Michigan university was fired on Thursday after being put on administrative leave in November for posting anti-Semitic, racist and homophobic comments on Twitter.

Thomas Brennan, who taught at Ferris State University i…

“This was a hateful and Anti-Semitic act;” Student’s Israeli flag egged

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Members of the University of Illinois’ Jewish community are on edge after a student said someone egged the Israeli flag hanging outside on his balcony.

The incident happened early Monday morning just after 1:00.

Jeremy Zelner said he was working on a paper when…

Purdue Fort Wayne students condemn 'hate flyers' posted around campus

Stickers and posters promoting the white nationalist group Patriot Front appeared across Purdue University Fort Wayne Saturday morning. Students say that hatred has no place on campus.

Posted: Jan 24, 2021 4:54 PM
Updated: Jan 24, 2021 6:36 PM

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