“Michigan faculty have repeatedly singled out the Jewish state in a way that clearly crosses the line from legitimate criticism of Israel into the anti-Semitic demonization of Israel,” Brog said. “And like all anti-Semitic...
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The fight against anti semitism and the BDS Israel movement in the University of Michigan.
Maccabee Monthly Update- October
By: David BrogThe founder of modern Zionism, Theodore Herzl, was typical of many assimilated Jews of the late nineteenth century. While Jewish, his faith did not define him. He was more focused on pursuing his career and enjoying his life...
UM disciplines professor over Israel letter controversy
By: KIM KOZLOWSKIThe University of Michigan is disciplining the professor who sparked a global controversy after he refused to recommend a student for study in Israel because of his support for Palestinians, according to a letter obtained by The...
Citing BDS, professor refuses to write reference for student to study in Israel
By: ERIC CORTELLESSAUniversity of Michigan’s John Cheney-Lippold rescinds offer to write letter of recommendation after he realizes student wishes to spend a semester in Israel A University of Michigan professor refused to send a letter of...
Divestment Resolutions Targeting Israel Pass at All Three University of Michigan Campuses
By: Algemeiner StaffA divestment resolution targeting Israel was adopted by students at the University of Michigan-Flint last Wednesday, shortly before the Jewish holiday of Passover. The resolution, which calls for the school to “divest from all...