Is Anti-Zionism on Campus a Passing Nuisance, or a Fundamental Threat?

Suzanne Garment for Mosaic

The answer might come down to how well America can resist the influence of European-style anti-Semitism.

“The subject is gloomy, but the food will be good—and the music spectacular.”

Thus, in late January, spoke Alvin Rosenfeld, a professor at Indiana University and director of its Institute for the Study of Contemporary Anti-Semitism. He was describing a four-day international scholars’ conference scheduled for late spring on the university’s Bloomington campus. In the event, the conference did not disappoint in its food, its music—or its gloom, which rose like a miasma from the days-long rehearsals of the varied and abundant forms of anti-Semitism, particularly in the form of anti-Zionism, in today’s world.

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25 Most Expensive Schools Worth Every Penny

Natalie Sportelli for Forbes Magazine
Students in the class of 2020 will weigh a number of factors when choosing their colleges this spring. They’ll consider location, size, academic reputation, presence of Greek life, athletics and more before sending their deposit to their new home for the next four years. Ever present, however, as they make their final decisions, will be the total cost of attending.

Students may find that their dream school is simply more expensive than they can afford and choose an alternative option. This is a harsh reality for young people nationwide who may not fully understand what a six-figure financial commitment will look like in student loan bills.

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Israel Experience

JEWISH UNITED FUND/JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO

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Israel Experience Links

What is an Israel Experience program? Israel Experiences are identity-building, peer group programs run by non-profit organizations that allow participants to learn in-depth about the land, culture and people of Israel. The list of approved Israel Experience programs is constantly changing as new programs are developed. For your convenience we have included links to various suggested organizations, below, to help you find the best possible Israel Experience for you. Since there are many other programs not every one is approved, please contact us ( israelexperience@juf.org) if you have a question about a specific Israel Experience program.

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