Tagged - Israel
Antisemitism
UR protests aren’t a threat to Jews
Outside of a temple or family gathering, I feel safest as a Jew at UR, and this has not changed with the protests on campus.
Israel
Tikkun olam and the Jewish quest for justice
It makes me sick that the oppression of Palestinians, both on campus and abroad, has been done with the manufactured consent of my community.
9/11
Violence will not solve what violence created
More violence against Palestinians will not lead to the development of the peaceful society that all parties deserve.
Israel
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: A tale of historical grievances and human cost
We need to address the ongoing crisis affecting the Palestinian people and advocate for the protection of their rights and dignity.
Antisemitism
Letter to the Editor: “I cannot condone the protests against Israel”
I truly believe that the "pro-Palestinian" protestors on the River Campus are shamelessly and remorselessly fostering antisemitism.
discourse
Letter to the Editor: “A call for nuance”
It feels like, whether praising or criticizing Israel, I must add "but..." so as not to appear too firmly opinionated.
Israel
Letter to the Editor: “Israel-Palestine from a Jewish staff member”
I am able to step back and disengage when I am not listening in good faith. I am also sorely aware that this ability is not afforded to Palestinians.
Genocide
Letter to the Editor: “Revelations in the ruins”
We must continue to rally and march to show strength and ensure that genocide does not happen in complicit silence.
Administration
Letter to the Editor: “UR Racist & Complicit: Sustaining racism at Rochester’s finest institution”
This University is complicit in the dissemination of misinformation intended to harm Palestinian and pro-Palestinian students.
culture
The chains of command, from Israel to the U.S.
Speaking from experience, using a teacher’s first name even by accident can be seen as disrespectful — a huge no-no in American schools.
