This was different. I knew I had to be present and serve as a witness in whatever way that spoke to me on an internal, even spiritual level. That may be why I found inspiration and beauty in quieter moments like prayer or following light when it inevitably cut through darkness, creating a relationship that existed in the contrast, where the duality of pain and perseverance coexists. Read more »
Syracuse University’s Jewish-Muslim Dialogue Fellowship brought 10 Jewish and 10 Muslim students together for weekly interfaith discussions. Read more »
Attendees called on the Syracuse City Common Council to pass a resolution supporting a permanent ceasefire in Gaza at a Thursday forum. Read more »
Syracuse University and SUNY ESF community members gathered Tuesday to honor the 119 lives lost over the past year for Hendricks' annual Service of Commemoration. Read more »
Conceding that there exists an antisemitism problem on campus, hope springs eternal that the entire Syracuse community can cohabit on campus with respectful treatment of one another, allowance for differences of opinion, and complete protection of and safety for all community members, including Jewish students, professors and teaching assistant’s who are sorely lacking those entitlements at present. Read more »
After gathering in Clinton Square, protesters marched through Syracuse, moving through S. Clinton, W. Jefferson Streets and S. Salina Street. Read more »
But I also mourn the loss of irreplaceable collections of rare books, valuable cultural artifacts and hundreds of years worth of historical records. Read more »
Instead of waiting for American legacy media outlets to pivot towards fair coverage, our focus should be amplifying the work of Palestinians who bear witness to the horrors committed by Israel against their people. Read more »
Abu Toha spoke about his migration to Rafah and subsequent detainment by the IDF at SUNY BDS’ launch event on Tuesday. Read more »
The Black History Month Concert explored Black music beyond jazz and gospel. Students and professors were among the performers. Read more »
While people can disagree regarding the Israel-Hamas war, a difference in ideas should not be labeled as antisemitic as it will only dilute the gravity that legitimate claims of antisemitism deserve. Read more »
The decision came from a combination of long-term structural problems within the program and the impact of a lack of transparency. Read more »
Lyana Rotstein discussed the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and how the conflict has impacted her family, community and Israelis. Read more »
Demonstrators from RIAC and SU's FJP called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to “genocide” at Wednesday's rally. Read more »
Maxwell alumnus Mohammed Shat and his family, who live in Gaza City, are trapped in Rafah after bombings forced them to flee. Read more »
Community members gathered in the Kittredge Auditorium to hear SU faculty discuss Palestinian perspectives regarding the Israel-Hamas war. Read more »
From live jazz to roundtable discussions, these are the upcoming Black History events in Syracuse. Both on campus and off campus, these events highlight Black history, art and more. Read more »
The two speakers emphasized the importance of conversation in minimizing the divide between Israel and Palestine. Read more »
During this week's Operation Orange Warm-Up Coat Drive, community members can drop off gently used coats at donation bins across SU's campus. Read more »
Now more than ever, there’s proof that what we consume and support – and what we don’t – is an intentional, political choice that has an impact. Read more »
SU announced the deaths of graduate student Matthew Benedict and undergraduate Liam Zoghby in a campus-wide email Saturday afternoon. Read more »
Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair facilitated interfaith discourse during "Taste of Dialogue: Empathy and Ethics in Judaism and Islam.” Read more »
Students said they expected panelists to address the Israel-Hamas war during SU's “Faculty Panel on Navigating Polarizing Discourses.” Read more »
From student a cappella groups to Orchestra performances, enjoy some tunes at these five upcoming shows Read more »
