Campus Antisemitism

  A scene of pro-Palestinian vandalism, including broken windows, and graffiti at the home of Jewish

Authorities raid Michigan homes in probe of pro-Palestinian vandalism of Jewish homes, institutions

The raids — at homes in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Canton — were not tied to immigration issues or on-campus demonstrations against Israel that have taken place over the last year and a half.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
25/04/2025

Trump administration texts Barnard professors, asking if they are Jewish

The Microsoft Office form asked current and former employees of Barnard whether they identified as Jewish, Israeli, had Jewish/Israeli ancestry, or “practice Judaism.”

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
24/04/2025

Schumer tells Trump to stop weaponizing antisemitism against universities

Four Jewish democrat senators, Richard Blumenthal, Jacky Rosen, Adam Schiff and Brian Schatz, joined Schumer in sending a letter to the president condemning the president.

Trump: Harvard is antisemitic, accepts students who want to rip apart US

"The place is a liberal mess, allowing a certain group of crazed lunatics to enter and exit the classroom and spew fake anger and hate," said Trump.

Harvard 'will not compromise' in lawsuit against Trump administration, president says

In an interview with NBC's Lester Holt, Garber noted that antisemitism on his campus was a "real problem," but that freezing funding was not the answer.

Pro-Palestinian protesters throw water bottles at Ben-Gvir after Yale speech

"The antisemitic rioters will not intimidate me. I continue my important journey in the United States," Ben-Gvir said after the incident.

NIH bans grants for schools that boycott Israeli companies

The new NIH policy is the latest restriction placed on US campuses, which have faced intense scrutiny from the Trump administration over their responses to antisemitism.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
24/04/2025

After outcry, Cornell president cancels pro-Palestinian performer chosen for campus concert

The controversy surrounding the upcoming performance comes as Cornell is poised to lose $1 billion in federal funding from the Trump administration over its handling of campus antisemitism.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
24/04/2025

UMich anti-Israel activists face sweeping raid over vandalism, property damage investigation

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel denied claims by anti-Israel and Muslim groups that the raids were made in relation to UMich protest or encampment activity.

Yale anti-Israel encampment reestablished to protest Ben-Gvir visit

Students calling for the university’s cutting of financial ties with Israel erected tents in Beinecke Plaza on the anniversary of the first encampment.

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