Campus Antisemitism

Florida campus roiled after antisemitic student wins award for paper defending white supremacy

Preston Damsky received the “book award” for a paper he wrote for a class last fall in which he argued for the removal of voting rights protections for non-white citizens.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
24/06/2025

Over half of Jewish students at Columbia experienced discrimination, exclusion after Oct. 7

Just over half of Muslim students reported frequently feeling not accepted over their identity — fewer than Jewish students, but far more than in the overall student population.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
21/06/2025

Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers demand his immediate release as Trump misses key deadline

The 30-year-old grad student, a legal permanent resident, has been detained in Jena, Louisiana, since March 9, a day after agents from DHS took him into custody at his Columbia-owned apartment.

By MOLLY CRANE-NEWMAN , CAYLA BAMBERGER NEW YORK DAILY NEWS/TNS
13/06/2025

Antisemitism facing American Jews is dangerous for everyone

When Jews are targeted, it often signals rising intolerance, polarization, and democratic erosion.

10th-grade NY review handout defines Zionism as 'extreme land-grabbing nationalism'

The board told the 'Post' that the sheet was not created by an "individual or group within the district" and was not created by or approved by the Social Studies Department or the District itself.

Normalized antisemitism, danger: US Jews now face what French Jews did 25 years ago

For American Jews, October 7 may represent the tectonic shift that the Second Intifada signified for French.

By SEBASTIEN LEVI
10/06/2025

Harvard Divinity School appoints professor who has criticized Zionism to new Jewish studies role

Harvard’s new Jewish studies hire, Shaul Magid, raises controversy over his stances on Zionism and antisemitism.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
10/06/2025

Don't rehire antisemitic, pro-Nasrallah doctor, over 1000 doctors urge Brown University

Medical professionals call for Brown University not to rehire a known Hezbollah supporter for an assistant professor position at the Ivy League school.

Brick by brick: The power of one in today’s fight for Jewish resilience

'The individual should never underestimate the power they have to make a difference.'

By DANIEL M. ROSEN
09/06/2025

Nitzavim: The campus revolution of next-generation Jewish leaders

Each project is tailor-made to the campus it serves, with strategies ranging from combating antisemitism to providing Jewish programming and education about Israel.

By NATAN ROTHSTEIN
08/06/2025
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