Posts Tagged ‘antisemitism’
It’s a ‘no’ to divestment. Protesters react. Brown University elects 7 to its governing body.
As Brown University summarily refused a student group’s proposal to divest of perceived investments that support Israel, the Corporation has added 7 individuals to its governing body. The October meeting at Brown met with demonstrations from the persistent Brown group, including acts of violence directed at travelers in cars, and in one case, the vehicle…
Read MoreMayor Smiley: Providence City Council ordinance “reeks of antisemitism”. Will veto if passed.
In a strongly worded response to hearing of a new proposed ordinance of the Providence City Council, Mayor Brett P. Smiley said if they pass it he will veto it, saying it “reeks of antisemitism”. The ordinance would seek to “divest city funds from Israel sovereign bonds and prevent future investments in sovereign bonds of…
Read MoreSuper Bowl smorgasbord: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk, Swift(y) snacks, stats, ad tracks…
The most important message today comes from the RI Police Chiefs Association, as they remind drivers to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday responsibly. “Police departments around Rhode Island will have additional patrols on the road to identify and apprehend impaired drivers,” said Colonel Bradford Connor, Warwick Chief of Police and President of the Rhode Island Police…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: The Horrors of it ALL – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer and commentator When did it go so wrong? The horrors of it all; marches in defense of evil, the madness, the disappointment, and my astonishment at gullibility and ignorance of students and others. The messages from our presumed to be next generational leaders as to Israel and Hamas is downright dispiriting, as has been the responses from elite universities. Did they not watch the numerous television reports from October 7th…
Read MoreThis New Year – Confronting Antisemitism Together – at Providence College
The inaugural Fay Rozovsky Lecture in Jewish-Catholic Dialogue will be held on Thursday, November 17th at 6pm at Providence College. The dialogue is sponsored by the Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange at Providence College and the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. The program announcement comes as Rhode Islanders and people the world over begin the recognition…
Read MoreRhode Island Senate must take a stand against hatred – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer “In recent days, we have seen that no community is immune. We must all stand together to silence these terrible and terrifying echoes of the worst chapters in world history, and pledge to give hate no safe harbor.” — Statement of President Joe Biden on the rise of antisemitic attacks,…
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