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Claude Cohen, emeritus professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University, fled Egypt in 1966 as a result of rising anti-Semitism during the era.

Cornell professor shares story about being Jewish in Egypt

By Alex Hartzog, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2018
Cohen, emeritus professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University, recently visited Ithaca College on Sept. 24 to share his experiences as a Jewish-Egyptian re
In response to anti-Semitic posters that were hung up in Collegetown, Cornel University Hillel student leaders organized a protest to condemn white supremacy.

WATCH: Students rally in response to anti-Semitic posters found in Collegetown

By Meredith Burke, Staff Writer • October 28, 2017
In response to anti-Semitic posters that were hung up in Collegetown, Cornell University faculty, staff and students gathered at a rally.
From left, sophomore Sydney Brenner, vice president of Hillel, leads a discussion during a J Street U meeting on Feb. 20 in the Six Mile Creek room in the Campus Center. Junior Liz Alexander, co-president of Students for Justice in Palestine, voices her concerns over the lack of collaboration between SJP and on-campus pro-Israel groups at a different meeting April 11.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict reflected in campus community

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • April 19, 2017
Haueter said that while the Hillel sector of the college campus cannot meet with certain organizations, Hillel encourages productive, open dialogue.
Many Jewish Community Centers and cemeteries have experienced threats in recent months, representing an uptick in anti-Semitic attacks.

Commentary: Rise in anti-Semitism should not be ignored

By Liya Lachovizer • March 29, 2017
One should not be disillusioned, however, to think that anti-Semitism is practiced by right-wing extremists and white nationalists.

National Recap: Rise in Anti-Semitism stokes fear

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • March 8, 2017
Since January, about 100 Jewish institutions have received menacing phone calls and bomb threats, prompting an investigation by the FBI.
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