Anti-Semitism charges stir the calm waters of bucolic Oxford
Jewish Journal
May 17, 2016
For a city that has made headlines recently for its anti-Semitism problem, Oxford has a pretty laid back Jewish scene.
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The Ferocious Battles for Israel on Western Campuses
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
December 1, 2014
The Jewish State is fighting wars for its very survival against barbarous, genocidal foes like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. But far outside the Middle East ferocious battles are being fought on the campuses of the world’s great Universities for Israel’s reputation and good name.
Oxford students reject boycott Israel motion
Jewish Journal
February 27, 2013
A motion calling for blanket sanctions against Israel was rejected by the Oxford University Students’ Union.
Oxford medieval cemetery marked
Jewish Journal
July 6, 2012
A Jewish heritage committee in Oxford marked a medieval Jewish cemetery in the university town.
Oxford club members resign over anti-Semitism
Jewish Journal
November 7, 2011
Four members of the Oxford University Conservative Association have resigned over anti-Semitism and snobbery.
Circumcision critic has Board links
JewishJournal.com
June 16, 2011
A woman who called for circumcision to be banned is an associate of the Board of Deputies.
Working-class lads vie for Oxford in ‘History Boys’
Tom Tugend
November 9, 2006
Posner, one of eight freshly minted British high school graduates in \”The History Boys,\” summarizes his life in a couple of lines.
\n\”I\’m a Jew,\” he says. \”I\’m small. I\’m homosexual. And I live in Sheffield. I\’m f….d.\”\n
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October 27, 2005
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