Over 50% of Jewish students at Columbia University reported facing religious discrimination and feeling personal danger for their support of Jews or Israel during the 2023-2024 academic year, according to a summer 2024 survey that was just released.Columbia Interim President Claire Shipman said that she found the results “disturbing”, but was confident that the situation on campus for Jewish students would be improved moving forward.

A kosher grocery store in Boston, The Butcherie, was vandalized when a brick painted with the words “Free Palestine” was thrown through its front window. Local authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime, noting that the act targeted a visibly Jewish-owned business. Community members and leaders have since gathered in support of the store, condemning the incident as an attack on the broader Jewish community. The Butcherie posted a hopeful message on social media after the attack saying, “The Jewish people have endured far worse and have always stood tall, with dignity and unity. We will continue to serve our community proudly and without fear.”

In this opinion piece by the New York Times Editorial Board, antisemitism is examined as a persistent and growing threat in today’s discourse, with increasing antisemitism coming from both the far left and far right. The op/ed highlights how harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about Jewish people are increasingly normalized, and urges society to confront and reject these dangerous attitudes before they become further entrenched.

Elyana Funk, executive director of University of Colorado Boulder Hillel who frequently participates in the ‘Run for Their Lives’ weekly march, expressed deep concern over the recent firebombing attack on a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, calling it “particularly alarming.” The assault, which injured at least 15 individuals, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, has intensified fears within the Jewish community about escalating antisemitic violence.

Jacob Miller, a 2025 graduate of Harvard University, served as both president of Harvard Hillel and chair of The Crimson’s Editorial Board. In his recent op-ed, Miller recounted the challenges he faced following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, including feelings of isolation due to campus incidents and antisemitism. Despite these difficulties, he chose to lead The Crimson’s editorial board, emphasizing the importance of engaging with differing perspectives to foster understanding and connection.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened a Title VI investigation into Cal Poly Humboldt following allegations of antisemitic harassment on campus. The complaint cites incidents where Jewish students were subjected to verbal and physical abuse, including being doused with fake blood, targeted with antisemitic slurs, and told to hide their identities. University officials reportedly advised Jewish students to leave public spaces rather than addressing the harassment. Cal Poly Humboldt stated it is reviewing the complaint and will fully cooperate with the investigation.