An Orthodox rabbi at Columbia University urged Jewish students on Sunday to go home for their own safety following displays of “extreme antisemitism” around the New York City campus. CNN’s Jake Tapper reported Rabbi Elie Buechler‚ who is part of the Orthodox Union’s Jewish Learning Initiative On Campus and works with the Hillel group for Columbia and its partner school Barnard College‚ sent the message amid protests in and around the Ivy League school in response to the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. “What we are witnessing in and around campus is terrible and tragic‚” Buechler wrote. “The events of the last few days‚ especially last night‚ have made it clear that Columbia University’s Public Safety and the NYPD cannot guarantee Jewish students’ safety in the face of extreme antisemitism and anarchy.” In response to “horrific” scenes of antisemitic harassment at and around campus‚ the Orthodox Rabbi at Columbia/Barnard sent a WhatsApp message to more than 290+ Jewish students this morning recommending that they go home until it’s safe again for them on campus: pic.twitter.com/uqAntEICLv — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) April 21‚ 2024 He continued‚ “It deeply pains me to say that I would strongly recommend you return home as soon as possible and remain home until the reality in and around campus has dramatically improved. It is not our job as Jews to ensure our own safety on campus. No one should have to endure this level of hatred‚ let alone at school.” Tapper said Buechler’s warning was sent to 293 primarily Orthodox Jewish students as a personal message in response to the “just horrific” videos of “protesters on campus calling for Jews to be killed‚ just off campus Jews being yelled at to ‘go back to Poland‚’ text messages I’m getting constantly from Jewish students about how unsafe they feel.” As protest activity stretched into the weekend‚ Buechler added in his message‚ “I thought it important to state the severity of the situation.” During the protests over the past week‚ police arrested more than 100 students at Columbia University for refusing to leave a pro-Palestinian encampment. Isra Hirsi‚ the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and a Barnard student‚ was detained and later said she had been suspended along with others over their activism. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP In a statement‚ Columbia University President Minouche Shafik said she authorized the New York Police Department to clear an encampment from campus out of “an abundance of concern for the safety of Columbia’s campus” after students ignored notices of violations of rules and policies. Shafik testified to Congress on Wednesday that anti-Semitism has “no place on our campus” and was “personally committed to doing everything I can to confront it directly‚” adding that it “became clear” after Hamas attacked Israel in October that “these horrific events would ignite fear and anguish across our campus.” Shai Davidai‚ an assistant professor in the Management Division of Columbia Business School‚ shared to X a message he sent to university leadership stating that he planned to go to campus on Monday and sit “peacefully right in the center of the illegal encampment that you have allowed the pro-Hamas mob to establish in the middle of campus.” I just send this message to the leadership at @Columbia University. I am going to be on campus Monday morning and I am requesting police escort. Police escort for simply going to my own place of work. pic.twitter.com/akhKvDPi5m — Shai Davidai (@ShaiDavidai) April 21‚ 2024 The message‚ which was included in a screen grab‚ said several Jewish and Israeli students‚ faculty‚ and staff would join him. Davidai said he was requesting a police escort of at least 10 officers. New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov responded to the post by tagging the New York City Police Department and saying that she is “requesting escort for this group and will make an official request.” RELATED: Ilhan Omar Is ‘Enormously Proud’ Of Daughter Who Was Arrested At Anti-Israel Protest

#Bacontopayson was officially a success. On April 20‚ Kevin Bacon made his triumphant return to the Utah High School that served as the backdrop of his hit film‚ Footloose. For months‚ students made it their goal to get the actor back into the halls of Payson High School for three reasons. The school will officially shut down at the end of the 2024 school year‚ the movie celebrated its 40th anniversary this year—and it’s Kevin Bacon. To convince Kevin to pay them a visit‚ students have been posting videos on social media under #bacontopayson and pledged to support the actor’s nonprofit‚ SixDegrees.org. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SixDegrees.org (@sixdegreesofkb) Kevin heard their pleas. And during a mass assembly‚ he announced his plans to show up on prom day. He made good on that promise over the weekend. A Cherished Peice Of Kevin Bacon’s “Footloose” Memorabilia Will Move To The New High School Students gathered to meet Kevin Bacon as he toured the school‚ posed for selfies‚ and gave autographs. They also stood on the football field and listened to him reminisce about filming Footloose in 1984. “Things look a little different around here‚” he shared. “I’d say the thing that looks the most different is me.”  “When I first heard about this #BaconToPayson thing‚ I thought‚ ‘Wow‚ this is crazy.’ But you were all tireless‚ unrelenting in your desire to have me return‚ and you talked me into it‚” Kevin continued. “I think it’s great to see that kind of commitment to anything.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow) The school district has decided to demolish Payson High School after classes wrap up this spring. Next year‚ students will attend a brand new building that is currently under construction. But Payson Principal Jesse Sorenson said that one special piece of Footloose memorabilia will be saved and moved into the new school—the locker Kevin Bacon used in the film. It will be placed inside the Hall of Fame “for his influence on the school’s dance policy.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Kevin Bacon Cuts Loose And Visits “Footloose” High School For Its Final Prom appeared first on InspireMore.

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A cat left at a Walmart sought help from mechanics nearby. Shortly after being found‚ she had kittens in a house. Bonnet and one of her kittensFosterBabyCatsA brown tabby was found outside a Walmart‚ heavily pregnant. She was reportedly abandoned and in desperate need of rescue.A few mechanics in the auto department noticed the friendly feline and provided a safe place for her at the shop. &;quot;They bought her a couple cans of soft food and a little bowl for water. They kept her safe as much as they could‚&;quot; Jillian of FosterBabyCats (a cat rescue) shared with Love Meow.A severe storm was expected to hit the area. Since the mechanics couldn't keep the cat inside overnight‚ a Good Samaritan contacted FosterBabyCats‚ and Jillian leaped into action. She was found outside a Walmart and taken in by a few mechanics before being rescuedFosterBabyCats&;quot;When I came to help her‚ they gave me all the supplies they had gathered for her. It was the sweetest‚ most genuine thing.&;quot;Jillian and her neighbor‚ Jaime‚ coordinated the rescue and brought the cat to safety an hour before the storm started. The young cat named Bonnet was still a kitten‚ estimated to be 7-8 months old. FosterBabyCatsBonnet quickly made herself comfortable in her new space. At the sight of food‚ she lunged head first into her bowl and devoured every morsel. &;quot;Absolutely starving‚ she inhaled her food the first night she was safe.&;quot;Bonnet lay beside Jillian‚ melting into her hand and purring up a storm as if to thank her for letting her in her home. &;quot;She is the sweetest‚ most trusting little girl.&;quot; Bonnet gave birth two days after she was rescuedFosterBabyCatsTwo days later‚ Jillian walked into the foster room to quite a surprise. Bonnet had brought three little kittens (two orange and one tabby) into the world overnight.&;quot;She had blankets‚ beds‚ boxes‚ and hideaways. She decided to nest them in a corner on the floor.&;quot; FosterBabyCatsJillian slowly transitioned the mama into a more comfortable nest. Bonnet was pleased with the accommodations‚ rubbing her face against the soft fabric of the bedding and rumbling nonstop.&;quot;She's just the happiest little camper.&;quot; FosterBabyCatsThe kittens (Axel‚ Spark‚ Sprocket) came with big appetites and even bigger attitudes.At a few days old‚ the trio was brimming with sass. As their sense of smell developed‚ they uttered the tiniest hisses at unfamiliar scents as an instinct to defend themselves. Axel has lots of cattitudeFosterBabyCatsThey were just pint-sized but acted as though they were ferocious lions. &;quot;These little nuggets have so much personality.&;quot;Bonnet dedicates her time and energy to her precious three‚ keeping them fed and clean and tending to their every whim. She rarely leaves their side and constantly fills the room with her soothing purr. Bonnet is a wonderful motherFosterBabyCatsIf one of the kittens makes a squeak‚ she rushes over and offers gentle head nudges and cuddles. &;quot;She is doing a fantastic job as a mother.&;quot;While Bonnet keeps a watchful eye on her babies‚ Jillian ensures the mama has everything she needs. FosterBabyCatsWith their eyes open‚ the kittens are getting increasingly active‚ wiggling and shuffling around the nest and keeping their mom on her toes. FosterBabyCatsThrough the kindness of many people‚ Bonnet is raising her last litter in a comfortable‚ loving home. She can rest easy‚ knowing her future is bright and secure. FosterBabyCatsShare this story with your friends. More on Bonnet and her kittens and FosterBabyCats on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Man is Drawn to a Cat Who Has Waited for Nearly 800 Days at a Rescue Since She was Just a Kitten