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Professor Sues University Over Orthodox Discrimination Claims

3/8/2026

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Dr. Tal Ben-Zvi, Stevens Institute of Technology professor, filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination based on Orthodox beliefs.
Ben-Zvi alleges the university retaliated for missing meetings on Jewish holidays and for dietary complaints.
The school accused him of gender bias after he did not recommend a female colleague for tenure.
The university denies the allegations and a trial is set to begin soon.

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Dr. Tal Ben-Zvi, Stevens Institute of Technology professor, filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination based on Orthodox beliefs.
Ben-Zvi alleges the university retaliated for missing meetings on Jewish holidays and for dietary complaints.
The school accused him of gender bias after he did not recommend a female colleague for tenure.
The university denies the allegations and a trial is set to begin soon.