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A display in Marsh Plaza organized by Boston University Students for Israel Tuesday. It was to commemorate the 500-day anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023. COURTESY OF FLORENCE AND CHAFETZ HILLEL HOUSE

BU Students for Israel organizes display at Marsh Plaza to commemorate Oct. 7

Jack Schwed February 18, 2025
Boston University Students for Israel organized a display at Marsh Plaza Tuesday to commemorate the 500-day anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023.
An antisemitic sticker with Nazi signage that says “Stop Funding Israeli Terrorism” stuck on a lamppost at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Harry Agganis Way. Several antisemitic stickers have been spotted on Boston University’s campus this week. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Antisemitic stickers spread to BU campus from Harvard, ‘shocking’ Jewish students

Lauren Albano December 6, 2024
Antisemitic stickers were spotted on Boston University’s campus along Commonwealth Avenue this week as students returned from Thanksgiving break. The stickers appeared approximately two months after they first appeared at Harvard University in October, according to the Harvard Crimson.
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Suffolk County DA, BUPD investigating Hillel vandalism as potential hate crime

Daily Free Press Staff November 13, 2023
The Suffolk County DAs Office and BUPD are investigating the vandalism at BU's Hillel House as a potential hate crime, after someone wrote "Free Palestine" on a window.
People listen to a speaker at a “Gathering in Solidarity with Israel under Fire” event at Marsh Plaza.

BU community members come together on Marsh Plaza amid war in Israel

Daily Free Press Staff October 12, 2023
Boston University Hillel and BU Students for Israel hosted a gathering on Marsh Plaza Wednesday evening.
Jewish-Israeli activist Rudy Rochman discussed identity, activism, anti-semitism and conflict at a virtual event hosted by Boston University Students for Israel on Sunday. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FOR ISRAEL

Jewish-Israeli activist talks identity, antisemitism, conflict

Isabel Plower September 16, 2020
Jewish-Israeli commentator Rudy Rochman is no stranger to tackling tough conversations online. While he usually posts his perspectives online, he expanded to Zoom for a virtual event Sunday with Boston University Students for Israel.
Activist and entrepreneur Yosef Abramowitz gives a talk, titled “Earth Day, Israel, Africa, and How to Win the Climate Battle,” Tuesday evening at Boston University. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP STAFF

BU alumnus gives talk on international climate battle

Sarah Readdean April 23, 2019
Abramowitz — a Boston University alumnus who graduated in 1986 — gave a talk titled “Earth Day, Israel, Africa, and How to Win the Climate Battle” to the BU community Tuesday evening, in which he discussed solar energy and sustainability efforts in Israel and Africa.
Boston University Students for Israel joined Jerusalem-based correspondent Sam Sokol as he discussed his reporting experience Tuesday night. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Israeli journalist shares value of perseverance in BU Students for Israel talk

Elsa Scott March 1, 2019
Jerusalem-based freelance journalist Sam Sokol sat down to share his stories with Boston University students in a talk hosted by the BU Students for Israel club.
A member of Boston Students for Justice in Palestine protests the Israel Indie Freedom Fest in Marsh Plaza Sunday afternoon. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Palestinian student advocates protest festival celebrating Israel Independence Day

Dave Sebastian April 19, 2016

Approximately 30 members of Boston Students for Justice in Palestine protested the Israel Indie Freedom Fest Sunday afternoon. The celebration was held by Boston University Hillel and BU Students for...

Americans for Peace and Tolerance released a video Thursday alleging that Axis of Hope, created by Boston University professor Carl Hobert, has a political agenda. PHOTO COURTESY OF CARL HOBERT

BU-affiliated workshop criticized for allegedly making political statements

Katherine Merwin April 27, 2015

Americans for Peace and Tolerance, a non-profit organization that encourages "peaceful coexistence in an ethnically diverse America," according to their website, criticized the Boston University-affiliated...

Boston University Students for Israel and Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine had tables serving food at the International Food Festival at the George Sherman Union Tuesday. PHOTOS BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students host awareness weeks to address Middle East conflict

Sekar Krisnauli March 5, 2015

In an effort to raise awareness and promote education about the conflicts in the Middle East, two student groups at Boston University hosted weeklong opportunities for students to get involved. Israel...

Elie Wiesel lecture series canceled due to health issues

Daily Free Press Admin October 22, 2013

Boston University faculty member Elie Wiesel’s annual three-part lecture series has been canceled for 2013 as a result of Wiesel’s health issues, said Michael Zank, director of the Elie Wiesel Center...

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