In response to ongoing anti-Israel protests and the vicious antisemitism at Columbia University, prominent Jewish billionaires Robert Kraft and Leon Cooperman have announced their decisions to halt financial contributions to their alma mater. Kraft, a significant donor and a graduate who benefited from a full academic scholarship at Columbia, expressed his disillusionment with the university on social media, stating that it no longer represents the institution that once provided him significant opportunities and support.
Leon Cooperman, who has donated over $50 million to Columbia over the years, also expressed his disappointment and plans to redirect his philanthropic efforts elsewhere. Both billionaires cited concerns over the university’s current environment and its ability to ensure the safety and security of its students and staff.
Additionally, Len Blavatnik is reportedly considering a similar move, having already ceased his donations to Harvard University due to similar issues. The decisions mark a significant stance from alumni who have been instrumental in supporting the university’s programs and scholarships.
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now they can uses the funds to support the yeshivas in Israel which lost government funding sadly they don’t have the zchus
Now is the time give ur money for yeshivas of ur choice
How crazy is Columbia University? They have hundreds, if not thousands, of prominent and pretigious Jewish alumni that have billions of dollars who do donate to Columbia U. and they give in to the few violent pro-Palestinian protestors who don’t even know what they’re protesting and don’t even care as they are being funded by pro-Palestinian groups.
Columbia will be losing many future brainy students due to their idiotic attitude!
Their גן-עדן would be infinitely rosier, redirecting their money 💰 to ישיבת כרם-ביבנה and Mir Yeshiva, and this entire planet would be way better served.
they are not antisemitic protests
they are not anti-israel protests
they are protests against israeli military actions in gaza