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In Spring 2019, members of the Ithaca College Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) pose with their certificates after participating in JLF’s experiential learning program about Judaism.

Students discuss themes in Judaism through fellowship

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Staff Writer • March 10, 2022
Beginning Feb.17, members of Ithaca College’s Jewish community have been gathering through the Jewish Learning Fellowship.
IC Hillel, the Center for IDEAS and the college’s senior leadership collaborated to hold the “IC Day of Learning: Grappling with Antisemitism” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Feb. 28 in Emerson Suites.

Day of learning held in response to antisemitism on campus

By Caroline Grass, Staff Writer • March 2, 2022
In between classes Feb. 28 the campus community engaged in an open dialogue about antisemitism in response to symbols of hate found on campus.  
Following the discovery of the first swastika in Baker Walkway, Interim President La Jerne Cornish sent an email to the campus community condemning the symbol Feb 4. After the second swastika was found in Whalen, the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management sent out an alert Feb. 8 to the campus community.

Two swastikas found drawn in Ithaca College campus buildings

By Elijah de Castro and Lorien Tyne • February 9, 2022
Since Feb. 3, two separate swastikas have been found drawn on the IC campus. Both are under investigation –– one as a potential vandalism hate crime.
(From Left) Nizar Farsakh, Chair of the Board of the Museum of the Palestinian People and and Ori Nir, Director of Communications and Public Engagement at Americans for Peace now engaged in peace-oriented dialogue about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Speakers share views on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

By Cody Tayor, Senior Writer • September 18, 2019
Experts on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict came to Ithaca College Sept. 17 to discuss perspectives on the conflict and the need for a resolution. 
The Student Alliance for Israel (SAFI) club and Hillel will host the first “IC Loves Israel Day” on April 28 to celebrate Israeli culture. Some students were concerned about the title of the event.

Student Alliance for Israel to hold first IC Loves Israel day

By Krissy Waite, Assistant News Editor • April 17, 2019
Ithaca College’s Students Alliance for Israel (SAFI) club and Hillel will be hosting the first “IC Loves Israel Day” to celebrate Israeli culture April 28.
Sophomore Farwa Shakeel writes that women must become more actively involved in politics at all levels.

Student campaigns to bring a Muslim religious leader on campus

By Madison Fernandez, Staff Writer • November 1, 2017
There are approximately 10 to 15 students who practice regularly at the college, sophomore Farwa Shakeel said.
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