Significance

From White House Cornerstone to Nobel Laureates: A Day of Historical Significance and Celebrated Birthdays on October 13

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Washington, D.C. — On this day, Oct. 13, as we mark the 287th day of 2024, the passage of time reveals numerous significant historical events that have shaped the cultural and political landscape of the nation. With 79 days remaining in the year, it’s a reflective moment to consider the milestones of Oct. 13 from years gone by. In a notable event from 1999, the grand jury in Boulder, Colorado, concluded its investigation into the tragic death of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey. After laboring for 13 months, the jury was dismissed without bringing any … Read more

Understanding Antisemitism: How a New Course at Cornell Law School Explores its History and Legal Significance

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New York, NY – A new course at Cornell Law School aims to tackle the issue of antisemitism by examining its historical roots through the lens of the law. Menachem Rosensaft, an adjunct professor of law at Cornell Law School, will teach the course titled “Antisemitism in the Courts and in Jurisprudence” in the upcoming spring semester. The course will be offered to both law students and undergraduates, with the goal of equipping students with the tools to recognize and effectively confront all forms of bigotry. As the son of two Holocaust survivors, Rosensaft has … Read more