Jewish students

Sarah Lawrence student senate rejects J Street U chapter after fierce backlash

'Student senators compared recognizing the group to approving ‘a white supremacist organization.’

Members of the national board of J Street U, the liberal Zionist group's campus wing, speak at their 2026 convention in Washington, D.C.
Former hostage Omer Shem Tov speaks, as people celebrate at the "Hostages square", after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 9, 2025.

Jewish students deserve more than conditional empathy - opinion

GEORGIA GOV. Brian Kemp speaks during a press conference last month.

Georgia sets the bar: New laws tackle antisemitism and foreign influence in education - opinion

Students place flags near the main lawn of Columbia University, to show support for the Jewish community on campus, for peaceful solutions, and commemorate all lives lost since October 7, 2023, across from a student protest encampment in support of Palestinians, during the ongoing conflict

CAM and the African American Mayors Association launch new national fellowship


Come study in Israel, Universities here offer safe haven amid rising campus antisemitism - opinion

Jewish students in Israel would experience an empowering Jewish and Israeli experience, deepen their knowledge of their roots, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

 JEWISH STUDENT leaders address the crowd at the March for Israel last month.

'We are not afraid': US university students arrive in Israel as antisemitism rocks campuses

"I hope that this visit to Israel gives me the tools to share the truth with those on campus who defend mass rape and murder,” Josh Shain, Columbia University student and delegation member, remarked.

 Delegation of students visiting Israel on "Take Action for Israel" trip, May 22, 2024.

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.

Signs are displayed in front of Deering Meadow, where an encampment of students are protesting in support of Palestinians, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at Northwestern University campus in Evanston, Illinois, US. April 25, 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.

 A student protester waves a Palestinian flag from the roof of Hamilton Hall, where students at Columbia University have barricaded themselves as they continue to protest in support of Palestinians, April 30, 2024.

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

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

 Columbia University student Jessie Brenner speaks at a press conference calling for the university’s administration to support students facing antisemitism, in New York on October 30.

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.”

 Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University, April 20, 2024.

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. 

 A poster with a picture of a woman and the word "kidnapped," is seen as people attend a demonstration to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza as part of a student walkout by students of New York University, in New York City, US, October 25, 2023.

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.

 Students take part in an anti-Israel protest at Columbia University in New York City last month. Many students demonstrating against Israel likely do not know basic facts about the Mideast, the writer argues.

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.

 People protest on Vauxhall Bridge during a march in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in London, Britain, November 11, 2023.

'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.

University of Birmingham Chancellor's Court