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Scholars Analyze Post-Oct. 7 Campus Protests Driven by Emotion, Not Facts
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Professor Alvin Rosenfeld's new book, "Toward the Last Encampment," analyzes post-October 7 anti-Israel campus protests, arguing they are driven by emotion over facts. The book details the rapid spread of activism, administrative responses, and a resurgence of Jewish pride. Rosenfeld observed students lacking basic historical knowledge while protesting, suggesting a movement fueled by passion rather than information. He believes Jewish life can still thrive on campuses despite these challenges.
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- Professor Alvin Rosenfeld argues post-Oct. 7 campus protests are driven by emotion, not facts.
- Rosenfeld's new book "Toward the Last Encampment" examines anti-Israel activism and antisemitism.
- Protests spread rapidly, with some student groups blaming Israel before Gaza invasion.
- University administrators were initially unprepared for the scale of the protests.
- Despite tensions, Jewish identity and pride are experiencing a resurgence on campuses.
- Rosenfeld believes Jewish life can continue to flourish on American campuses.
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