Jewish students

Many Jewish students say pro-Palestinian encampments make them feel less safe, Hillel survey finds

A survey by Hillel International found Jewish students feel less safe due to pro-Palestinian protests on campuses, with many encountering antisemitic rhetoric.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
14/05/2024

WUJS to Columbia U: Encampments are vehicles for heinous antisemitism

Columbia University must take decisive action to restore order and ensure the safety of all students, particularly the Jewish community.

By YANA NAFTALIEVA/PRESIDENT OF WUJS
30/04/2024

Jewish Columbia student calls for empathy in the face of campus antisemitism

An Israeli-American student at Columbia expresses frustration at campus antisemitism post-terror attack, calling for empathy and action from peers.

By BECCA BAITEL
29/04/2024

Columbia Jewish alumni: 'Violence against Jewish students on campus is imminent'

CJAA asserts that Columbia is now under “mob rule.” They continue, “A mob – by the way, that is only interested in attention and chaos, rather than thoughtful dialogue or reasoned debate.”

Jewish Federations of North America praises introduction of bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act

When it comes to bills combating antisemitism, JFNA believes the Antisemitism Awareness Act could pass through Congress and actually make an impact in student's lives. 

Ten Jewish students file lawsuit against Cooper Union for failing to address surge in antisemitism

According to the lawsuit, the President's failure to intervene on behalf of students is one of many examples in which the school has ignored the safety and security of its Jewish student community.

Jewish students flee after angry crowd throws juice, tears flyers at UK university

Students at the University of Exeter fled after a heated debate broke out with pro-Palestinian students, leading to their flyers ripped up and juice thrown at them and the Israeli flag they held.

University Birmingham

'Zionists off our campus:' Birmingham Jewish students worried by protest

Protests were held across the United Kingdom on Wednesday as part of the Stand With Gaza workplace day of action, which was joined by trade unionists in media, education, civil service and more.

After Rabbi Green sexual misconduct revelations, his students reckon with fallout

Hebrew College’s leadership wrote in the most recent email that the school is providing settings for students to cope with the allegations.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
06/02/2024
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