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Jonathan A. Greenblatt, the national director of the Anti-Defamation League, speaks at the ADL Annual Meeting in Los Angeles on November 6, 2014 (courtesy ADL)
April 20, 2018, 9:57 am
How a Jewish civil rights group became a villain on the far-left
Critics accuse Anti-Defamation League of 'selective' activism and backing institutions seen as perpetuating racism
By Ben Sales
The organizers of the Women’s March, from left to right: Bob Bland, Linda Sarsour, Carmen Perez and Tamika Mallory at BET’s Social Awards in Atlanta, February 11, 2018. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET via jTA)
March 12, 2018, 1:29 pm
Mallory forfeits inclusion by exalting Farrakhan
Why should we have to choose between what we believe and normalizing bigotry?
By Daniel Markind
Participants in the New York Women’s March marching with the Workmen’s Circle, Jan 21, 2017. (Courtesy of Workmen’s Circle/JTA)
January 20, 2018, 3:07 am
Jewish groups gear up for Women’s March 2018
The event, which last year took place in cities around the world the day after Trump’s inauguration, is set to kick off Saturday
By Josefin Dolsten
Activist Linda Sarsour speaks during a 'Women For Syria' gathering at Union Square, April 13, 2017 in New York City. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images via JTA)
December 7, 2017, 11:54 pm
Jewish cemetery receives money from anti-Israel activist’s fundraising campaign
Colorado graveyard says it got a 'large check' from fund tied to Linda Sarsour, who has been accused of withholding cash
By JTA
Cover and detail from the children's book 'P is for Palestine;' photos of Palestinian youth demonstrating against Israel, throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails. (Book pages screenshot from drbashi.com; photos of demonstrations from public domain)
December 5, 2017, 4:00 pm
‘P is for Palestine’ children’s picture book ignites controversy in New York
Some Jewish parents deeply troubled by attacks on author Golberg Bashi, threats against store carrying her book teaching children about Palestinian culture and heritage
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Hundreds of white supremacists and far-rightists on the outskirts of Emancipation Park during the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, August 12, 2017. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/JTA)
December 2, 2017, 10:29 am
Jewish Democrats raise money using Trump’s Charlottesville remarks
Republicans call foul, say opposing party's quoting of anti-Semitic comments by radicals is 'hypocritical'
By Ron Kampeas
Activist Linda Sarsour speaks during a 'Women For Syria' gathering at Union Square, April 13, 2017 in New York City. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images via JTA)
November 30, 2017, 1:54 pm
Linda Sarsour loves me; she loves me not
She's a wolf in sheep's garb when she purports to speak against anti-Semitism
By Dov Hikind
Linda Sarsour, right, speaking about anti-Semitism at a panel at the New School in New York, on November 28, 2017. Other panelists, from left to right, include Lina Morales, Amy Goodman and Rebecca Vilkomerson. (Courtesy Jewish Voice for Peace)
November 30, 2017, 3:07 am
Anti-Israel activist Sarsour gets warm reception at anti-Semitism panel
Palestinian-American walks back earlier claim that one cannot be feminist and Zionist at discussion accused of featuring voices that foment rather than fight Jew hatred
By Josefin Dolsten
Activist Linda Sarsour attends Glamour's 2017 Women of The Year Awards at Kings Theatre on November 13, 2017 in Brooklyn, New York. (AFP/Angela Weiss)
November 22, 2017, 11:19 pm
New School benefactor threatens to cut off funding over anti-Semitism panel
Kenneth Bialkin says event with Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour and Jewish Voice for Peace is 'intellectually dishonest, irresponsible and immoral'
By JTA
Linda Sarsour speaking at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health’s inaugural commencement ceremony at the Apollo Theatre in New York City, June 1, 2017. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images via JTA)
November 21, 2017, 3:41 am
New School criticized for panel on anti-Semitism featuring anti-Israel activists
Critics say event with Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour and Jewish Voice for Peace seeks to justify anti-Zionism
By JTA
Illustrative: Members of the Democratic Socialists of America marching at the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York, September 2011. (CC BY David Shankbone, Wikimedia Commons /File)
August 7, 2017, 6:18 am
Democratic Socialists of America launch into anti-Israel chant at convention
Attendees at gathering for 'largest socialist organization in US' chant 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' after passing BDS motion
By TOI staff and JTA
Illustrative: Members of the Democratic Socialists of America marching at the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York, September 2011. (CC BY David Shankbone, Wikimedia Commons /File)
August 6, 2017, 11:31 pm
Democratic Socialists of America passes BDS motion at convention
'Largest socialist organization in US' gets 90% approval by 697 delegates from 49 states for anti-Israel vote
By JTA
Activist Linda Sarsour speaks during a 'Women For Syria' gathering at Union Square, April 13, 2017 in New York City. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images via JTA)
July 20, 2017, 3:34 pm
Linda Sarsour’s insufficient Jihad
The activist's dismissal of homophobia and the slaughter of Muslims in Syria is troubling
By Shmuley Boteach
Jake Tapper speaking to a crowd at the Harvard Institute of Politics Forum, on December 1, 2016. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images via JTA)
July 20, 2017, 8:45 am
Linda Sarsour calls Jake Tapper ‘alt-right’
Pro-BDS activist goes after CNN anchor after he condemns Women's March for honoring convicted police murderer
By Ron Kampeas
Activist Linda Sarsour speaks during a 'Women For Syria' gathering at Union Square, April 13, 2017 in New York City. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images via JTA)
July 14, 2017, 12:41 am
Linda Sarsour, defending cemetery allocations, lashes out at ‘right-wing Zionists’
Responding to report that she's withheld promised money, Palestinian-American activist says cash raised for neglected Colorado Jewish cemetery will be disbursed
By JTA and TOI staff
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