Campus Antisemitism

On 1st day of classes:

Anti-Israel protesters vandalize Cornell administrative building

On the first day of the new academic year, anti-Israel vandals break door, spray anti-Israel messages at Day Hall.

NYU:

Using the word 'Zionist' doesn't promise it isn't hate speech

New York University issues new hate speech guidelines discouraging students from targeting ‘Zionists.’

Study:

Significant minority of college students hostile to Jews, Israel

One-third of non-Jewish college students are hostile to Jews or Israel, Brandeis U study finds.

Akunis:

'We must ensure campus antisemitism does not recur'

Following rise in campus antisemitism, Consul General of Israel in New York meets campus professionals ahead of the start of the academic year: The Consulate is at your disposal at all times.

Campus antisemitism:

Columbia U. officials subpoenaed for House probe

Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, announces she is issuing six subpoenas for Columbia University officials amid her panel’s antisemitism investigation.

SJP, JVP suspended for fall semester at GWU

Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace to be barred from receiving university funding, holding events on campus after anti-Israel protesters call for beheading of university president, 'Final Solution.'

Columbia University:

Most students suspended over anti-Israel protests will return

Most students at Columbia University who faced disciplinary action for participating in pro-Palestinian Arab are expected to return to campus soon.

1st time in decades:

No graduates of Ramaz enroll at Columbia University

Students at elite Orthodox school in Manhattan avoid New York Ivy League school embroiled in antisemitism controversies for first time in more than 20 years.

Following months of criticism:

Columbia University President announces resignation

Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik resigns following months of criticism for her handling of campus antisemitism.

Cornell student who threatened Jews sent to prison

Patrick Dai, a former Cornell University student who posted statements threatening violence against Jewish people on campus, sentenced to 21 months in prison.

Before anti-Israel protests restart:

Only those with school ID allowed on Columbia campus

Columbia University announces that starting today, only those with school IDs are allowed to enter the Manhattan campus as the school prepares for the return of the anti-Israel protests with the start of the new school year.

Lawsuit accusing MIT of antisemitism dismissed

Judge dismisses federal lawsuit accusing Massachusetts Institute of Technology of tolerating antisemitism after the Oct. 7 attacks, after having ruled a similar one against Harvard University can continue.

Columbia University:

Deans who exchanged antisemitic texts resign

Columbia University officials say three deans who exchanged “very troubling” texts that “disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes” have resigned from the school.

Campus antisemitism:

Sanctions against 6 University of Georgia students upheld

University of Georgia announces that six students who were arrested during an April 29 protest against the Israel-Hamas war will remain suspended through the fall semester.

Class action:

Reps Bowman, Omar, Ocasio-Cortez sued over Columbia protests

5 Columbia students file lawsuit against groups involved in the antisemitic encampments and protests on campus, including 3 'Squad' members accused of 'inciting and encouraging' the antisemitism.

Following campus protests:

Judge orders UCLA to craft a plan to protect Jewish students

A federal judge has ordered that UCLA craft a plan to protect Jewish students, after three Jewish students sued the university over discrimination.

Over anti-Israel encampment:

B’nai Brith Canada files complaint against University of Windsor

B'nai Brith Canada asks Ontario Government to investigate potentially discriminatory aspects of a deal made by the University of Windsor to end an anti-Israel encampment on its campus.

Due to escalation:

Anti-Israel encampment at McGill University removed

McGill University in Montreal says an escalation of security issues and violence left it with no choice but to order the dismantlement of pro-Palestinian Arab encampment that was taken down on Wednesday.

Canada:

U of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel protesters

Canadian Jewish groups dismayed over the agreement which appears to capitulate to the demands of the protesters.

DoE:

Brown University took 'little or no action' against antisemitism

Dept. of Education chides Brown University for taking ‘no or little action’ in response to complaints of antisemitism.

NYU, Jewish students settle antisemitism lawsuit

New York University settles a lawsuit filed in November by Jewish students who accused the school of failing to stop antisemitism on campus.

3 Columbia officials who mocked antisemitism panel removed

The 3 former administrators who sent text messages to each other mocking a panel detailing Jewish experiences on campus have been permanently removed from their positions, but remain in Columbia's employ.

Jewish Unity:

From Milwaukee to Herzliya

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

After anti-Israel protests:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor to step down

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone, who was criticized for mishandling pro-Palestinian Arab campus protests, announces he plans to step down next summer.

Ahead of deadline:

Pro-Palestinian protesters clear University of Toronto encampment

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters who had been occupying King's College Circle on University of Toronto campus move out ahead of deadline set by the court.

Messages reveal antisemitism on the part of Columbia deans

New Columbia administrator texts show deans discussing Jewish student ‘privilege’ and ‘$$$$,’ and bashing Hillel leader as a ‘problem.’

University of Toronto:

Judge issues injunction against anti-Israel encampment

Ontario judge orders pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at University of Toronto to vacate the area by Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

Australia:

Jewish org. supports anti-Israel university students

Jewish Council of Australia states students are right to protest Israeli 'genocide' after schools announce disciplinary action. Americans for a Safe Israel chairman says Council has 'blood on their hands.'

Pennsylvania:

Bill would bar funding for schools that divest from Israel

Pennsylvania’s state Senate approves legislation that would block state aid from going to university that boycotts or divests from Israel.

ANALYSIS:

Faculty social-cultural Marxism is behind the campus riots

The faculty, and not the students or presidents, are responsible for the campus uprisings Social- cultural Marxism now rules the academic social sciences and arts in America, and actively promotes antisemitism

'Send Us':

Aliyah activists urge state to work together for immigration

A group of activists specializing in promoting Jewish immigration to Israel held a conference today in Jerusalem to discuss strategies for boosting immigration and called for the government to support their work.

Task force:

Israeli students at Harvard suffer discrimination, bullying

Harvard antisemitism task force finds ‘dire’ situation for Israelis on campus, urges swift action.

Campus anti-Israel protests:

Nearly 80 arrests from protest at University of Texas dropped

Prosecutor says 79 criminal trespass arrests stemming from pro-Palestinian Arab protest at the University of Texas at the end of April have been dismissed.

Gabriel Groisman:

'Right now the Jewish community in the US is not safe'

Combat Antisemitism Movement senior advisor Gabriel Groisman speaks to Arutz Sheva about his work with local government to combat antisemitism and his demands from the US government.

'Widespread and pernicious' antisemitism at Stanford University

Stanford task force documents ‘widespread and pernicious’ antisemitism on campus since Oct. 7.

Despite backlash, ADL releases updated antisemitism report cards

Anti-Defamation Lague doubles down on its campus antisemitism report cards despite backlash.

Columbia U:

3 administrators exchange disparaging texts about antisemitism

Columbia suspends 3 administrators over disparaging texts during panel on campus Jewish life.

Columbia anti-Israel protests:

Charges dropped against dozens of students

Prosecutors announce that dozens of Columbia University students who were arrested for occupying a campus building in April will have their criminal charges dropped.

DoE: CUNY, U of Michigan, failed to protect Jewish students

U of Michigan, CUNY agree to make changes following federal antisemitism investigations.

California:

Anti-Israel group claims responsibility for arson on campus

A group identifying itself as the 'Marilyn's Daughters' declared that it had set the fires as a part of a larger 'operation in solidarity with the Palestinian people.'

Columbia University:

Professor told students to avoid 'Jew-controlled' media

Antisemitism task force reveals multiple antisemitic incidents at Columbia University, targeting of Jewish students following October 7 massacre.

In Israel:

Pro-Israel student leaders address campus challenges

Amidst ongoing unrest on university campuses across North America, coalition of pro-Israel student leaders from various prominent institutions convene in Israel for a pivotal initiative titled "Take Action for Israel."

US DOE opens investigation against Chapman U. over antisemitism

U.S. Department of Education Opens Civil Rights Investigation into Chapman University Following Brandeis Center Complaint Showing Unchecked Anti-Semitism on Campus. Case Includes Death Threat to a Jewish Student: "f*** yeah I want you and all Zionist trash bags dead the f*** kinda question is that?”

Qatar denies accusations over funding of US universities

Qatari embassy in Washington publishes response to accusations made at House committee meeting on antisemitism crisis on US college campuses.

Campus anti-Israel protests:

At least 25 arrested at UCLA

At least 25 people arrested as police break up multiple pro-Palestinian Arab encampments on UCLA’s campus.

Columbia closes probe of sign calling to murder Jewish students

University says it cannot identify anti-Israel protesters who called for murder of Jews and counterprotesters because they were covering their faces.

From quotas to DEI - the evolution of campus antisemitism

If anything, the fallout from DEI shows how antisemitism in academia has come full circle. Op-ed.

Lawsuit settlement

Columbia students to receive 'safety escorts' following protests

Columbia University reaches settlement in class-action lawsuit over intimidation and harassment of Jewish students during anto-Israel protests on campus.

Europe:

As antisemitism rises, universities agree to divest from Israel

European students are calling on their colleges to divest from Israel. In many cases, they’re winning.

IHF Chairman:

'Antisemitism is no more acceptable than white supremeacy'

Israel Heritage Foundation chairman Farley Weiss denounces the double standards applied to Israel.

CUNY:

Endorsement of 'Palestinian right of return' to Israel rejected

Despite string of pro-Palestinian statements, CUNY faculty union rejects Israel boycott - but not for ideological reasons.

At least 12 arrested:

Police break up anti-Israel encampment at Detroit campus

Police in riot gear remove fencing and break down tents that were erected last week at Wayne State University in Detroit.

'You're on the right side':

Khamenei praises anti-Israel protesters on US campuses

Iran’s Supreme Leader pens letter lauding pro-Palestinian Arab protesters on campuses across the US, says they are a branch of the “Resistance Front” against Israel.

Over campus antisemitism:

Sen. Fetterman disavows Harvard University

Sen. John Fetterman disavows his alma mater while receiving an award at Yeshiva University, cites “Harvard’s inability to stand up for the Jewish community after October 7.”

Jewish fund among the most substantial backers of campus protests

An ISGAP found that the Bafrayung Fund is the most substantial monetary supporter of the National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) movement.

Toronto campus protest:

B'nai Brith seeks to intervene in U of T injunction proceeding

B'nai Brith Canada announces it has filed to intervene in University of Toronto's legal efforts to disband an anti-Israel encampment on campus.

U. of Toronto seeks injunction against anti-Israel protest

University of Toronto turns to the courts in an effort to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters from its downtown campus.

Report:

Trump vowed to deport foreign anti-Israel protesters

Former President reportedly tells donors he would kick foreign students who take part in anti-Israel protests out of the country. 'As soon as they hear that, they’re going to behave.'

Alan Dershowitz:

'Anti-Israel campus protesters are like Hitler youth'

Prominent American Jewish law professor plans to start group 'Hurt a Jew, we sue you,' extremely worried pro-Hamas students are 'our future leaders.'

Anti-Israel encampments take aim closer to home

Some pro-Palestinian encampments want their schools to cut ties with Hillel, Chabad.