Jewish Academic Alliance of BC
The Jewish Academic Alliance of British Columbia (JAABC) is a membership organization advocating for Jewish issues in BC higher education. JAABC promotes the inclusion of Jews in all aspects of academic life. Our membership reflects a broad cross-section of faculty, staff, and administrators working at BC universities and colleges.
British Columbia’s Jewish voice in higher education.
Recent News
A Response to “Decolonize Palestine at UBC”
In response to the injection of inflammatory rhetoric on campus, UBC History Department professors Jessica Hanser and Richard Menkis call for compassion and nuance.
Statement on UBC’s Response to Oct. 7 Hamas Attacks
JAABC calls out UBC’s anemic response to the direct impact of the October 7 Hamas invasion of Israel on UBC students, staff, and faculty.
Latest Public Statements
Statement on the UBC-Vancouver Senate Special Meeting
JAABC shares a statement on the UBC-V special senate meeting held on June 3, 2024.
Statement Expressing Concerns about the Encampment on UBC’s Vancouver Campus
JAABC shares a statement expressing concerns about the encampment on UBC’s Vancouver campus (May 6, 2024)
Statement on UBC’s Response to Oct. 7 Hamas Attacks
JAABC calls out UBC’s anemic response to the direct impact of the October 7 Hamas invasion of Israel on UBC students, staff, and faculty.
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