October 4, 2017 LDB’s Director of Legal Initiatives at Northeastern LDB’s Director of Legal Initiatives, Aviva Vogelstein, will address the LDB chapter at the Northeastern University School of Law on the topic of “What is Anti-Semitism?” Events
October 3, 2017 LDB’s Director of Legal Initiatives Aviva Vogelstein at Harvard Law LDB’s Director of Legal Initiatives, Aviva Vogelstein, will speak to students at Harvard Law School on Tuesday, October 3, on the topic of “Campus Anti-Semitism and the Law.” Events
October 3, 2017 LDB President Kenneth L. Marcus at UChicago On Tuesday, October 3, LDB President & General Counsel Kenneth L. Marcus will address the LDB Law Student Chapter at the University of Chicago on the topic of, “Fighting the New Anti-Semitism.” Events
October 3, 2017 LDB President Kenneth L. Marcus at Loyola On Tuesday afternoon, October 3, LDB President & General Counsel Kenneth L. Marcus will address the LDB Law Student Chapter at Loyola Chicago on the topic of, “Anti-Semitism and Civil Rights.” Events
October 2, 2017 In latest exchange, Jewish rights group pushes Stoughton schools on anti-Semitic incidents The Louis D. Brandeis Center, a Jewish rights nonprofit organization, is continuing its push for Stoughton school administrators to rescind the punishment of three teachers who discussed an anti-Semitic incident at the high school with their students and colleagues last fall. Media Coverage Press Room
September 29, 2017 After Protest by Superintendent, Jewish Human Rights Group Doubles Down on Criticism of Massachusetts School District That Disciplined Teacher Over Antisemitism Discussion A prominent Jewish human rights group doubled down on its criticism of a Massachusetts school district that disciplined a teacher for discussing antisemitism, following objections from the district’s superintendent. Media Coverage Press Room
September 26, 2017 LDB Launches Newest Law Student Chapter at Case Western LDB is pleased to officially launch its newest law student chapter at CWRU Law School! The LDB law students at CWRU will help respond to anti-Semitic incidents should they arise on their own campus or in their region, and will hold educational panels and events on topics such as legal strategies to combat anti-semitism, civil rights laws in the U.S., international human rights law, and more. Events
September 26, 2017 Stoughton Schools Called On To Support Teacher Suspended For Talking About Swastika Incident A group that advocates for the civil and human rights for Jewish issues and members of the faith is calling on the Stoughton Public Schools to not issue further punishment to a teacher disciplined or talking about an incident involving a swastika. Media Coverage Press Room
September 25, 2017 LDB’s Aviva Vogelstein to Speak at Cardozo and CUNY Schools of Law LDB’s Director of Legal Initiatives, Aviva Vogelstein, will address the LDB chapter at her law school alma mater, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, on September 25, 2017 from 12-1pm. Events
September 25, 2017 LDB Urges Stoughton Public Schools Not to Punish Teachers for Speaking Out Against Anti-Semitism On September 26 – the midpoint of the “Days of Awe” between the Jewish high holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – Stoughton high school teacher Stella Martin will stand in judgment during an arbitration hearing. Press Releases Press Room