Brandeis Brief: December 2021 This month, in two important podcasts, Brandeis Center Chairman Kenneth L. Marcus explained how the law can be used to combat the new forms of anti-Semitism that are appearing on college campuses. LDB President Alyza D. Lewin joined other civil rights and Jewish community leaders warning about the dangerous rise in left-wing anti-Semitism on campus and beyond. And LDB is pleased to welcome a new board member, Joshua Swidler, as our organization continues to expand to meet the increased demand for our expertise leading the legal fight against campus anti-Semitism. Jewish leaders worry about rising antisemitism from the Left (The Washington Times) Civil rights and Jewish community leaders, including LDB’s President Alyza Lewin, sound the alarm about a marked rise in left-wing anti-Semitism; they raise concerns about the subtle yet pernicious nature of such anti-Semitism, which marginalizes and excludes Jewish Zionists from progressive spaces and targets Jews under the rubric of social justice and human rights. Read the article here Kenneth L. Marcus on Jonathan Tobin’s podcast, “Top Story” On November 9, Kenneth Marcus joined JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss the legal efforts that LDB is leading to address the problem of anti-Semitism on college campuses. Listen to the podcast here Kenneth L. Marcus joins the “Never Again is Now” Podcast Marcus discusses the contemporary manifestations of anti-Semitism that are most prevalent on campuses today, including the BDS movement and anti-Semitism that is disguised as anti-Zionism, as well as the laws that protect Jewish students from anti-Semitic discrimination. Watch the podcast/webinar here UK Lawyers For Israel presents: “How Recent ICC Decisions Affect Israel” On December 15, LDB’s Senior Counsel, Arthur Traldi, will discuss recent developments at the International Criminal Court and how they impact next steps in the Court’s investigation of the “situation in Palestine”. Register for the webinar here Joshua Swidler joins LDB’s Board The Brandeis Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Swidler to a new seat on LDB’s Board of Directors. Swidler brings valuable experience to LDB as a financial services professional and Jewish community lay leader. LDB is thrilled to welcome Mr. Swidler to our team. Read the announcement here The Brandeis Center is Hiring! We are looking for a savvy and experienced communications professional to join the Brandeis Center’s team. The Director of Communications will help support LDB’s impact and visibility as we work to combat anti-Semitism and discrimination. Read the full job posting here