University of pennsylvania articles
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Passover Seder held near protest encampment at the University of Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Steps away from the encampment of student protesters at the University of Pennsylvania, several organizations hosted a Passover Seder meal on Sunday, sharing a message of solidarity with the people of Gaza.Organized by Tikkun Olam Chavurah, Jewish Voice for Peace - Philadelphia, Rabbis for Ceasefire, and Families for Ceasefire, the event was an opportunity for all people to share matzah, enjoy a poetry reading and find company among a community of people calling for a...
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University of Pennsylvania struck by anti-Israel activist encampments, joining growing list of colleges in US
Anti-Israel activists constructed encampments on College Green on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus on Thursday. The Ivy League institution released a statement explaining that a "group of individuals led a series of protests that began at Temple University and traveled to Philadelphia City Hall and to Drexel University. At approximately 4:00 p.m., these protestors arrived on Locust Walk, joining with members of our Penn community." There are currently 10 tents on College Green, the...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters hold Passover seders at University of Pennsylvania, Swarthmore College amid encampments
Encampment organizers have three demands for university leaders: disclose the schools' financial holdings, divest from companies connected to Israel, and defend Palestinian students.