“The timing of this resolution is particularly insensitive given that many Jewish students will be away from campus this weekend for Passover, and will be celebrating the intermediary days of the holiday when the vote takes...
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Maccabee Monthly Update – Campus BDS Report
By: David Brog“But one point is already crystal clear: sharing the truth about Israel — especially through trips to Israel — continues to be a transformational tool. The truth is on our side. Any approach that assumes...
University of Maryland Dismisses Complaint by Professor Who Says She Was Fired Over Pro-Israel Activism
By: Shiri Moshe- AlgemeinerThe University of Maryland (UMD) has dismissed a complaint by a former Jewish professor who believes she was let go due to her pro-Israel activism. Melissa Landa, previously an assistant clinical professor at the UMD College of...
Students campaign for UMD College Park to divest from Israel
By: Jackson RichmanThe BDS movement is hateful, divisive, and ultimately diminishes the chance of peace between Israelis and Palestinians. The student government at the University of Maryland, College Park is set to vote on a resolution next week...
Maryland joins nearly half of American states with anti-BDS laws
By: Michael WilnerMaryland says NO to BDS The state of Maryland has adopted a rule barring companies that engage in boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel from receiving local government contracts, joining 22 other American states with...