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Campus Antisemitism

News and updates about Campus Antisemitism

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.

B’nai Brith Canada files complaint against University of Windsor

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.

Anti-Israel encampment at McGill University removed

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.

U of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel 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.

Brown University took 'little or no action' against 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.

NYU, Jewish students settle antisemitism lawsuit

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.

3 Columbia officials who mocked antisemitism panel removed

Jewish Unity:

From Milwaukee to Herzliya

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

From Milwaukee to Herzliya

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.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor to step down

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.

Pro-Palestinian protesters clear University of Toronto encampment

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.’

Messages reveal antisemitism on the part of Columbia deans

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.

Judge issues injunction against anti-Israel encampment

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.'

Jewish org. supports anti-Israel university students

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.

Bill would bar funding for schools that divest 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

Faculty social-cultural Marxism is behind the campus riots

'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.

Aliyah activists urge state to work together for immigration

Task force:

Israeli students at Harvard suffer discrimination, bullying

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

Israeli students at Harvard suffer discrimination, bullying

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.

Nearly 80 arrests from protest at University of Texas dropped

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.

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

'Widespread and pernicious' antisemitism at Stanford University

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

'Widespread and pernicious' antisemitism at Stanford University

Despite backlash, ADL releases updated antisemitism report cards

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

Despite backlash, ADL releases updated antisemitism report cards

Columbia U:

3 administrators exchange disparaging texts about antisemitism

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

3 administrators exchange disparaging texts about antisemitism

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.

Charges dropped against dozens of students

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

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

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

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.'

Anti-Israel group claims responsibility for arson on campus

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.

Professor told students to avoid 'Jew-controlled' media

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."

Pro-Israel student leaders address campus challenges

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?”

US DOE opens investigation against Chapman U. over antisemitism

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.

Qatar denies accusations over funding of US universities

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.

At least 25 arrested at UCLA

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.

Columbia closes probe of sign calling to murder Jewish students

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.

From quotas to DEI - the evolution of campus antisemitism

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.

Columbia students to receive 'safety escorts' following protests

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.

As antisemitism rises, universities agree to divest from Israel

IHF Chairman:

'Antisemitism is no more acceptable than white supremeacy'

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

'Antisemitism is no more acceptable than white supremeacy'

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.

Endorsement of 'Palestinian right of return' to Israel rejected

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.

Police break up anti-Israel encampment at Detroit campus

'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.

Khamenei praises anti-Israel protesters on US campuses

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.”

Sen. Fetterman disavows Harvard University

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.

Jewish fund among the most substantial backers of campus protests

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.

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

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.

U. of Toronto seeks injunction against anti-Israel protest

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.'

Trump vowed to deport foreign anti-Israel protesters

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 campus protesters are like Hitler youth'

Anti-Israel encampments take aim closer to home

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

Anti-Israel encampments take aim closer to home

Police stop robot delivery at new UCLA anti-Israel encampment

Anti-Israel protesters set up new encampment on same day university chancellor questioned at Congressional hearing on antisemitism at the first encampment.

Police stop robot delivery at new UCLA anti-Israel encampment

Harvard University:

Students walk out during commencement, shout 'Free Palestine'

The incident follows weeks of protests on campus and comes a day after the school announced that 13 Harvard students who participated in a protest encampment would not be able to receive diplomas.

Students walk out during commencement, shout 'Free Palestine'

University of New Mexico

Israeli student athlete forced to return to Israel over protests

School purchases plane ticket for student and star sprinter amid concerns for his safety following anti-Israel protests on campus.

Israeli student athlete forced to return to Israel over protests

Poll reveals:

New Yorkers believe campus protests included antisemitism

Most New Yorkers support pro-Palestinian protests but say encampments ‘crossed the line’ into antisemitism, new poll shows.

New Yorkers believe campus protests included antisemitism

Over anti-Israel protests

UCLA police chief reassigned

Police chief at the University of California, Los Angeles, reassigned “pending an examination of our security processes.”

UCLA police chief reassigned

Letter from students:

Rutgers administration not doing enough to prevent antisemitism

Rutgers Jewish students, faculty decry ‘intimidating’ environment ahead of congressional hearing.

Rutgers administration not doing enough to prevent antisemitism

Campus anti-Israel protests:

Police break up encampment at University of Michigan

Police break up pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at the University of Michigan, citing a threat to public safety. At least four people arrested.

Police break up encampment at University of Michigan

Christian group:

Israeli Independence Day celebrated with Solidarity “Walk-In”

The celebrations culminated in a solidarity “walk-in” at UCLA in partnership with Students Supporting Israel after a UCLA Israel celebration.

Israeli Independence Day celebrated with Solidarity “Walk-In”

US lawmaker:

'Cutting funds for Harvard should be on the table'

Rep. Jake Auchincloss says cutting federal funds for Harvard University and other schools should be an option “on the table” over their handling of campus antisemitism.

'Cutting funds for Harvard should be on the table'

In protest of Gaza war:

George Washington University graduates walk out of commencement

Graduates of George Washington University disrupt university President’s speech, in protest over the war in Gaza and last week’s clearing of an on-campus protest encampment.

George Washington University graduates walk out of commencement

After being placed on leave:

University president who agreed to boycott Israel retires

Sonoma State University President announces his retirement, just days after being placed on administrative leave for making concessions to anti-Israel student groups on campus.

University president who agreed to boycott Israel retires

Watch:

What do the campus protesters actually know about the conflict?

New video posted to social media reveals the lack of knowledge of campus anti-Israel protesters about what they are protesting over.

What do the campus protesters actually know about the conflict?

Senior Fellow at Tel Aviv Institute:

'Love being Jewish 10 times more than others hate you for it'

Hen Mazzig, senior fellow at Tel Aviv Institute, talks about the constant struggle for public opinion in the media.

'Love being Jewish 10 times more than others hate you for it'

California:

University president who agreed to boycott Israel is suspended

California university president placed on leave after agreeing to boycott Israeli institutions.

University president who agreed to boycott Israel is suspended

Chicago:

Police clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at DePaul University

Police dismantle pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at DePaul University in Chicago, say all the protesters “voluntarily left” the area.

Police clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at DePaul University

After agreeing to boycott Israel:

President of California university temporarily steps down

President of Sonoma State University announces he is stepping aside after agreement with pro-Palestinian Arab protesters that includes an academic boycott of Israel.

President of California university temporarily steps down