Anti-Israel Protesters Disrupt Israeli Professor’s Class at Columbia University
The start of the semester at Columbia University was marked by anti-Israel protests outside the university’s gates and library, and protesters disrupting a class on the history of modern Israel. The class, taught by Israeli professor Avi Shilon, was interrupted as demonstrators threw fliers that wrote “Crush Zionism” at the students, argued with the professor, and refused to leave.
Bipartisan Bill Addressing Antisemitism On Campus Reintroduced in Senate
A bipartisan bill, the Protecting Students on Campus Act, has been reintroduced in the Senate, aiming to strengthen protections for students facing discrimination. The bill would make it easier for students to report civil rights complaints and hold universities accountable. The reintroduction follows the release of data from Hillel International, which reported a nearly 700% increase in antisemitic incidents on U.S. campuses between 2023 and 2024.
Harvard Settles Antisemitism Lawsuits, Agrees to Strengthen Protections for Jewish Students
Harvard University settled Title VI lawsuits this week which alleged that Harvard failed to protect its Jewish students amid a rise of antisemitism on campus following the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. With the settlement, Harvard agreed to take steps towards countering antisemitism on its campus, including integrating the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism into university’s policies, establishing an official partnership with Israeli universities, and providing additional resources for the study of antisemitism.
Op/Ed: Student Engagement at Hillel Ontario Since Oct. 7 has Skyrocketed — How Do We Sustain It?
Hillel Ontario witnessed a 40% surge in student participation in programs and activities in the aftermath of October 7 and is expecting further growth in the new academic year.
Federal Government Says University of California Schools Must Take Steps Against Antisemitism
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is directing University of California (UC) schools to take stronger action against antisemitic behavior and harassment targeting Jewish students. Complaints of such incidents have been reported across the UC campuses, including UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, and UC San Diego.
Amid Rising Antisemitism, Hamilton College Adds Jewish Studies Minor on Campus
Hamilton College, a highly regarded private arts college in New York where Jewish students comprise 8% of the student body, recently announced the addition of a new minor for students in Jewish Studies. The addition of the Jewish studies minor comes during a time of rising antisemitism on college campuses.