academics Archives – Jewish Journal

Birthright trip offering college credits for first time

Jewish Journal June 27, 2016

The first Birthright trip offering participants academic credit is now in Israel.

National Women’s Studies Association votes to join international BDS movement

Jewish Journal November 30, 2015

The National Women’s Studies Association voted to join the international Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel.

USC leaders visit Israel with eye toward expanding academic ties

Jewish Journal February 29, 2012

A delegation of trustees, professors and faculty from the University of Southern California (USC) benefited from the spring sunshine in Israel, an unexpected bonus (or perhaps lucky selling point) on a trip to explore increased academic ties with Israeli institutions.

Good writing counts

Susan Freudenheim December 22, 2011

Each autumn, the Milken Family Foundation throws one of the best luncheons of the year, and it’s not the fine kosher fare at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard hotel that draws us in.