JTA — Dozens of Jewish studies scholars from across the world have kicked off the fall semester by sending an unusual letter to leaders of the University of Oregon, one with a stinging accusation. “Why don’t UO’s administrative leaders want UO students to learn about Jews?” the scholars wrote to Oregon’s president, provost and board of trustees on August 24. “Why don’t they want UO faculty to study Jews?” The letter — whose signatories include faculty chairs and directors at more than 100 schools, including Harvard University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem — comes as Oregon prepares to announce...