Duquesne community remembers Kristallnacht

Samantha Zapach | Staff Writer 11/15/2018 To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Duquesne community came together to honor all victims, past and present, affected by anti-Semitic acts of violence. A candlelight vigil was held on Friday, Nov. 9 on Academic Walk in front of the Student Union to not only mark the anniversary of Kristallnacht, but honor the 11 victims of the Tree … Continue reading Duquesne community remembers Kristallnacht

Duquesne Jewish group revived

Ollie Gratzinger | Asst. Features Editor After nearly three years of dormancy, Duquesne University’s Jewish Student Organization has been revived in hopes of providing an educational space for Jewish and non-Jewish students alike, according to founder and sophomore Duquesne political science major David DeFelice. The Jewish Chronicle estimates that students of Jewish descent comprise less than one percent of nearly 5,800 undergraduates here at Duquesne, … Continue reading Duquesne Jewish group revived

Rise in anti-Semitism should not quiet Jews

By David DeFelice | Contributor  During the past few weeks, I have seen a multitude of news reports in the media about growing anti-Semitism in the United States. I distinctly remember the first time I personally experienced anti-Semitism. I was at a hookah bar, and the subject of geopolitics came up between the person on the couch across from me and my friends. After an … Continue reading Rise in anti-Semitism should not quiet Jews