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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A Jewish Studies lecturer said he was walking near Fiedler Hillel, 629 Foster St., when a car pulled up near him and a man performed the Nazi salute after asking if he was Jewish.

Jewish Studies lecturer reports man performing Nazi salute near Fiedler Hillel

December 4, 2016

A Jewish Studies lecturer at Northwestern reported that he was walking near Fiedler Hillel on the evening of Nov. 23 when a man in a passing vehicle asked him if he was Jewish, then raised his right arm...

Northwestern Jewish community challenges study that calls university an anti-Semitic ‘hotspot’

November 18, 2016

Jewish leaders and students disputed the credibility of a Brandeis University study released in October that names Northwestern an anti-Semitic and anti-Israel “hotspot.” The study found that of...

Middle East and North African Studies lecturer Amjad al-Dajani speaks during a panel about Zionism on Tuesday. Four Northwestern professors sat on the panel, which examined Zionism from various academic and personal perspectives.

Intricacies of Zionism discussed at Israel Week panel

May 11, 2016

A panel of four professors examined Zionism from various academic and personal perspectives Tuesday as part of Israel Week, an effort by Northwestern Hillel to celebrate the country and the anniversary...

Tahera Ahmad, associate chaplain and director of interfaith engagement, speaks at the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs’ annual Freedom and Justice Seder on Monday evening. With over 300 people present at the event, the focus of this year’s Seder was Islamophobia and standing up for Muslims within the Chicago community.

Jewish Council on Urban Affairs’ annual Passover Seder focuses on Islamophobia, solidarity with Muslims

April 12, 2016

The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs hosted its annual Freedom and Justice Seder on Monday night, focusing on Islamophobia and the importance of standing alongside Muslims during a time filled with hatred...

Harassment concerns prompt Palestinian activist to leave Northwestern without speaking at event

February 23, 2016

Palestinian human rights activist Bassem Eid left Fiedler Hillel without speaking at a planned event Sunday due to concerns that his talk would be disrupted. Eid, founder of the Palestinian Human Rights...

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