UW faces backlash for scheduling first day of school on Jewish holiday

The University of Wisconsin apologized for scheduling the first day of classes on Rosh Hashanah and rescheduled some events following criticism from Jewish leaders on campus. UW, along with five other UW System universities, unintentionally scheduled their start date to fall on the Jewish holiday, which is the holiest of the religion’s observances. UW campus … Continue reading UW faces backlash for scheduling first day of school on Jewish holiday