The chapter delves into the challenges faced at Harvard when determining the line between valid criticisms of Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric, including a controversial statement made by a student group. It also explores the debate surrounding the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism and its implications on free speech rights in university settings.
Since October 7 there has been a lot of debate over what is and isn’t antisemitic. Rabbi Jill Jacobs and Harvard law professor Noah Feldman explain why the definition is so important.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King.
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