May 2, 2023 Brandeis Center Commemorates American Jewish Heritage Month with US Officials on Capitol Hill In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, which is celebrated during the month of May, Brandeis Center Chairman Kenneth L. Marcus and President Alyza D. Lewin addressed a Congressional breakfast on Thursday, April 27th, sponsored by Combat Anti-Semitism Movement (CAM). The bipartisan event sought to highlight the accomplishments of the American Jewish community while also […] Anti-Semitism Blog
March 20, 2023 Addressing anti-Semitism in Higher Education: Findings and Recommendations from The British Parliament’s Taskforce Last month, the British Parliament released a comprehensive report on the findings and recommendations of the taskforce on anti-Semitism in higher education in the UK. The taskforce was established by Lord Mann, the Government’s independent advisor on anti-Semitism, in collaboration with the All-Party Parliamentary Group Against anti-Semitism. The taskforce met with a range of stakeholders […] Anti-Semitism Blog
March 2, 2023 Brandeis Center Applauds Colorado State University and Case Western Reserve University for Addressing Anti-Semitism on their Campuses The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Right Under Law (the Brandeis Center) commends Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) President Eric W. Kaler and Colorado State University (CSU) Interim Executive President Dr. Rick Miranda for their strong public statements condemning anti-Semitism and anti-Israel activity on their campuses. As the Brandeis Center noted in its letter […] Anti-Semitism Blog
March 2, 2023 Arkansas Becomes 27th U.S. State to Adopt IHRA Definition Last month, Arkansas became the 27th U.S. state to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. The IHRA definition is often referred to as the “gold standard” for defining anti-Semitism, because it contains examples of contemporary anti-Semitism involving, including some that involve demonizing, delegitimizing or double standards against Israel. . Virginia’s […] Anti-Semitism Blog
February 27, 2023 Supreme Court Addresses Social Media Liability for Terrorist Content The Louis D. Brandeis Center recently signed a statement calling on Twitter to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of anti-Semitism to better enable it to identify and remove anti-Semitic content on its platform. Last week, extremist Internet content made it to the U.S. Supreme Court’s docket. The court heard oral arguments in the […] Blog
February 17, 2023 Welcome, Brandeis Center Spring Law Clerk and Interns The Brandeis Center is welcoming a new civil rights law clerk and interns for the spring semester. The work of our clerks and interns is vitally important in advancing the efforts of the Brandeis Center. . Brandeis Center Chairman Kenneth L. Marcus commented, “We’re delighted to welcome this new crop of students, who have already begun […] Blog
February 14, 2023 Webinar: ‘Holocaust Denial and Erasive anti-Semitism’ The Brandeis Center hosted a webinar last month entitled ‘Holocaust Denial and Erasive anti-Semitism.’ The webinar is part of the Brandeis Center’s support for the Shine a Light campaign and was hosted on the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.. Brandeis Center Founder and Chairman Kenneth L. Marcus and President Alyza D. Lewin served as […] Anti-Semitism Blog
January 30, 2023 Brandeis Center Hosts Webinar on ‘Anti-Semitism in the Workplace’ The Brandeis Center hosted a webinar earlier this month entitled “Anti-Semitism in the Workplace.” Panelists discussed the effects of anti-Semitism in the corporate world and the role it plays in current trends and perceptions, specifically within Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training and accommodations. . Brandeis Center Founder and Chairman Kenneth L. Marcus served as […] Anti-Semitism Blog
January 27, 2023 Supreme Court Grapples with the Anti-Semitic History of College Admissions Last fall, LDB put anti-Semitism on the Supreme Court’s docket in the cases of SFFA v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina. The plaintiffs in these cases alleged that affirmative action programs operated by Harvard and by UNC had the effect of discriminating against Asian-American applicants on the […] Blog
January 18, 2023 Supreme Court Takes Case addressing Protections for Religion at Work The U.S. Supreme Court announced Friday that it will hear Groff v. DeJoy (No. 22-174), paving the way for a possible landmark expansion of protections for Americans’ religious rights in the workplace. The United States Postal Service (USPS) denied Petitioner Gerald Groff’s request to accommodate his Sunday sabbath observance. Instead, Groff was repeatedly required to […] Blog