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Nearly One-Third of American Jewish College Students Feel Faculty Members Have Promoted Antisemitism or Learning Environments Hostile to Jews: New Survey

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Hillel International

Date

February 18, 2025

Survey also found 43% of Jewish college students avoided expressing their views about Israel on campus or to classmates because of fears of antisemitism 

Nearly one-third (32%) of American Jewish college students report feeling that faculty on their campuses have promoted antisemitism or fueled a learning environment that is hostile to Jews, according to new data from American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Hillel International. As part of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report, AJC and Hillel International partnered to document Jewish students’ experiences during their time on campus. The report details how American Jewish college and university students are experiencing antisemitism, both in and outside of the classroom.

The data points to a troubling trend: many Jewish students feel they cannot trust all faculty to foster the educational environments they deserve – free from anti-Jewish and anti-Israel bias.

“How are Jewish students supposed to show up and engage in class or have trust in their educators if they feel that their professors are creating a hostile environment for Jews on campus?” said AJC CEO Ted Deutch. “If students feel that they need to just keep their head down and earn their grade, they are not fully participating in the educational experience that they have a right to and deserve. Educators and administrators need to take action to ensure that their classrooms and campuses are places free from hate, bigotry, and harassment so that all students – including Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist students – have the opportunity to grow and thrive.”

AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report comes on the heels of the encampment protests that erupted on campuses across the country during the 2023-24 school year. Of the Jewish students who witnessed anti-Israel campus protests or demonstrations and/or pro-Palestinian encampments after October 7, 2023, half (51%) said that these protests or encampments made them feel unsafe on campus.

Additionally, roughly one-third (35%) of current American Jewish college students and recent graduates report having personally experienced antisemitism at least once during their time on campus, with 20% reporting that it happened more than once. One-fifth (22%) of Jewish students report feeling or being excluded from a group or an event on campus because they are Jewish.

Further, nearly one-third (32%) of American Jewish students said that they have felt uncomfortable or unsafe at a campus event because of their Jewish identity. These results point to many Jewish students feeling that they cannot fully be themselves and they, like the majority of American Jewish adults, are changing their behavior out of fear of antisemitism: more than three in 10 (34%) students said they have avoided wearing, carrying, or displaying things that would identify them as Jewish, and 43% avoided expressing their views on Israel on campus or to classmates. 

“As Jewish teens and their families make decisions about where they will spend their college years, it is crucial that they know they will be safe and able to fully express their Jewish identities,” said Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International. “Jewish students should feel safe to express their Jewish identities no matter where they are on campus – whether at Hillel or in the dorms, the library, or the classroom.”

The survey also asked U.S. adults about the encampments and 63% of U.S. adults expressed concern about the encampments on campus – with one-third (33%) saying that they should not be allowed and 30% saying that they need stricter regulation from universities – because some of them fostered antisemitism, blocked students from getting to class, or broke campus rules. Only 11% of U.S. adults said the tent encampments on campus were acceptable and should be allowed and the remaining 26% said “I don’t know enough to say.”

Importantly, reports of antisemitism on campus are playing a role in Jewish high school students’ college decisions. Roughly two-thirds (68%) of American Jews who are parents of a high school student said reports of antisemitism on campus are very (51%) or somewhat (17%) important in deciding where their student will attend college or university. 

“Academic freedom is foundational to higher education. However, academic discourse and debate can and must take place in an environment that is free from bias and discrimination. Our data, and work with students across the country, unfortunately show that American Jewish college students are feeling a pervasive lack of trust in their institutions and professors to maintain an atmosphere that is not biased against them. And we know that students who feel threatened cannot learn,” said AJC Center for Education Advocacy Director Laura Shaw Frank, Ph.D. “We are working directly with campus administrators to help them foster educational environments that prioritize critical thinking and viewpoint diversity which, in turn, also foster greater inclusion for Jews, Zionist views, and all students on campus. Educators must recognize that a significant majority of American Jews, including young American Jews, say caring about Israel is an important part of their Jewish identity.”

The surveys of American Jews and U.S. adults were conducted for the nonpartisan American Jewish Committee by the independent research firm SSRS. The Jewish American survey collected data from a nationally representative sample of 1,732 Jews, ages 18 or older from October 8 – November 29, 2024. Most respondents participated via a self-administered web survey and the remainder were interviewed on the phone. The U.S. adult survey collected data from a nationally representative sample of 2,056 general population adults, 18 or older, from October 10 – November 25, 2024, via the SSRS Opinion Panel. The margin of error for Jewish respondents is +/-3.3 percentage points and for total U.S. adult respondents is +/-3.0 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.

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83% of Jewish College Students Have Experienced or Witnessed Antisemitism Firsthand Since Oct. 7 Attack, Survey Finds

Author

Hillel International

Date

January 30, 2025

• 41 percent of Jewish students felt the need to hide their Jewish identity;
• One-in-four Jewish students felt compelled to take security precautions;
• Two-thirds of Jewish students lack confidence in their university’s ability to prevent antisemitic incidents

Eighty-three percent of Jewish college students have experienced or witnessed some form of antisemitism since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, according to a new survey by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), Hillel International, and College Pulse.      

Moreover, more than a quarter (27 percent) of Jewish students surveyed said they had observed antisemitic activity by faculty, compared to only 6 percent of non-Jewish students. The survey also found that two-thirds (66 percent) of Jewish students (and 60 percent of non-Jewish students) were not confident in their university’s ability to prevent antisemitic incidents.

“Since the October 7 attack in Israel, Jewish students have felt increasingly threatened, unwelcome and unsupported on campus, both by students and faculty,” said Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO. “It is unacceptable that Jewish students cannot be confident in their university’s ability to address and prevent antisemitic incidents, and that they now live in a world in which they feel compelled to conceal their identity and beliefs. These findings underscore the urgent need for university leaders to step up and protect Jewish students.”

“These findings paint a deeply concerning picture of what Jewish students are facing on campuses today,” said Adam Lehman, President and CEO of Hillel International. “As we work to ensure that campuses are free from antisemitism, we are committed to creating spaces where Jewish students can build vibrant communities and express their identities with pride. No student should ever feel the need to hide who they are or take extra precautions to protect themselves while they’re living and learning at school.”

Other key findings include:

• 22.9 percent of Jewish students have felt compelled to take additional security precautions.
• Only about half (49.6 percent) of Jewish students reported feeling “very” or “extremely” comfortable with others on campus knowing their Jewish identity; 41 percent actively felt the need to hide their Jewish identity, and only 27 percent felt comfortable with others on campus knowing their views of Israel.
• More than one-in-ten Jewish students (13 percent) have withdrawn fromcampus or social activities, compared to only 2 percent of non-Jewish students.
• An overwhelming majority of students (92.5 percent) who had reported witnessing or experiencing an incident of antisemitism on campus did not report the incident to campus authorities.
  • Low awareness about what to do and a lack of confidence that they would get the help they needed drove many students to not report incidents of campus antisemitism.
  • A clear reporting policy was among the most frequently cited policies of importance to Jewish students (51 percent).
• Extreme anti-Israel attitudes were strongly related to minimization of the issue of anti-Jewish prejudice on campus among non-Jewish students.

Along with other leading Jewish communal and anti-hate organizations, ADL and Hillel International have been at the forefront in countering antisemitism on campus through ADL’s Ronald Birnbaum Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education (CCAE) and Not On My Campus campaign, and Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI), Campus4All.org website, and on-the-ground presence on hundreds of college and university campuses nationwide. 

In November 2023, ADL and Hillel International also launched the Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL), a free legal protection helpline for students who have experienced antisemitism, along with the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.

By heeding ADL’s Six Asks and joint ADL-Hillel guidance – developed in collaboration with leading Jewish communal partners – and adopting tailored data-driven solutions, educational institutions can work to ensure that all students, including Jewish students, can thrive in a safe and welcoming campus environment.

Methodology

In partnership with Hillel International and College Pulse, ADL fielded a survey of college students at 135 universities across the United States in the fall semester of 2024. This survey was conducted by College Pulse, an online survey and analytics platform focused on American college students. College Pulse’s proprietary panel includes more than 950,000 college students from more than 1,500 institutions of higher education across all 50 states. This survey employed an oversample of Jewish students, with 1,030 Jewish students and 1,140 non-Jewish students responding. Responses from non-Jewish students were gathered from 135 colleges and universities, while responses from Jewish students were gathered from 128 of these colleges and universities.

About ADL

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all. More at www.adl.org.

About Hillel International

Founded in 1923, Hillel has been impacting the lives of Jewish college students and countering antisemitism on campus for more than 100 years. Hillel International is a global organization that welcomes students of all backgrounds and fosters an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel. As the largest Jewish student organization in the world, Hillel builds connections with emerging adults at more than 850 colleges and universities. During their formative college years, students are inspired to explore, experience, and create vibrant Jewish lives.

About College Pulse

College Pulse is a survey research and analytics company dedicated to understanding the attitudes, preferences, and behaviors of today’s college students. College Pulse offers custom data-driven marketing and research solutions, utilizing its unique American College Student Panel™ that includes over 950,000 college students and recent graduates from more than 1,500 two- and four-year colleges and universities across all 50 states.

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Hillel International Honors Exceptional Campus Hillels and Professional Staff at 2024 Global Assembly 

Author

Hillel International

Date

December 12, 2024

World’s largest Jewish college organization convened campus leaders in Boston from Dec. 9-12 for 2024 Global Assembly; recognized extraordinary leadership efforts

BOSTON, MA- Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, honored campus Hillels and professionals for their leadership, innovation and commitment to Jewish student life in Boston this week. The awards were presented during the 2024 Hillel International Global Assembly (HIGA), which brings together more than 1,200 professionals, supporters, sponsors, and students from across the world for a three-day annual conference centered on growth and leadership.

“We are so inspired by the campus Hillels and professionals who are dedicated to building vibrant, welcoming communities for Jewish students at a time when they need it most,” said Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman. “I could not be more proud to recognize how these award-winning Hillel professionals have come together to share ideas and learn from each other, to ensure that every Jewish student can celebrate and participate in Jewish life.”

Honored in front of their colleagues and supporters in the global Hillel movement, the awardees were selected for their leadership and impact in advancing Hillel’s mission to enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.

The awards and honorees included: 

Individual Awards

The Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence Award recognizes Hillel colleagues whose remarkable passion and outstanding devotion to the Jewish campus community sets a standard for all to emulate. 

• Rabbi Nicole Berne – Associate Director, Metro Chicago Hillel
• Lauren Bloom – Associate Director, Tufts University Hillel Foundation
• Susanna (Susu) Cohen – Chief Development Officer, Grinspoon Hillel at Cornell
• Uri Cohen – Executive Director, Yale Hillel (Slifka Center)
• Rabbi Elana Friedman – Campus Rabbi & Jewish Chaplain, Jewish Life at Duke
• Matt Lorch – Executive Director, Bradley University Hillel
• Rabbi Jessica Lott – Campus Rabbi, Northwestern Hillel
• Amee Sherer – Executive Director, University of Washington Hillel

The Rising Star Award recognizes early-career professionals who have worked at Hillel for at least one full year and have significantly impacted Jewish campus life in just a short amount of time.

• Julian Albright – Student Engagement Director, Indiana University Hillel
• Brian Burke – IACT Director of Israel and Jewish Experiences, Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh
• Khiya Connolly-Sisk – Jewish Student Life Coordinator, Ithaca College Hillel
• Jenna Hasher – Assistant Director of Development, University of Florida Hillel
• Casey Kelly – Springboard Innovation Fellow, Queens College Hillel
• Lielle Ziv – NYU Hillel Bronfman Center

Campus Awards

Innovation

• Florida Hillels, “Florida Hillels’ Poland Experience”
  • Central Florida Hillel
  • Hillel at Florida International University
  • Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach
  • Hillel at Florida State University
  • Hillels of the Florida Suncoast
  • University of Florida Hillel
  • University of Miami Hillel
• Northeastern University Hillel, “London Shabbaton”
• Dynamic Jewish Education: Yale Hillel (Slifka Center), “Tradition and Change: Exploring, Confronting, and Celebrating Gender in Judaism”
• Eleanor Meyerhoff Katz Innovation: NYU Hillel Bronfman Center, “Jewish Athlete Alliance (JAA)”

Excellence

• Metro Chicago Hillel, “Interviewing and Onboarding Systems”
• Northwestern Hillel, “Senior Series”
• Syracuse University Hillel, “FreshFest” 
• Great Place to Work: Hillel 818
• Philip H. and Susan Rudd Cohen Outstanding Campus Award
  • Small Campus – Franklin and Marshall Hillel
  • Large Campus – Hillel of San Diego

The 2024 Award

The 2024 Award recognizes an initiative, program, or effort on campus that has responded to a timely need for the community. The awardee is selected through a popular vote. 

• Ohio State University Hillel, “Restorative Justice Sessions”

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Hillel Concert Series “Yallapalooza 2024” Wraps Up after 3-City Tour Celebrating Jewish Joy 

Author

Hillel International

Date

November 11, 2024

Grammy-nominated singer Matisyahu, 2018 Eurovision winner Netta, 2023 Eurovision finalist Noa Kirel, and Nova Music Festival artists performed for thousands of Jewish college students  

Last night, the Yallapalooza 2024 concert series, powered by Hillel International, made its final stop at the Fillmore in Philadelphia after a week of bringing together thousands of Jewish college students across three cities to celebrate Jewish joy after an incredibly difficult year for Jewish students on college campuses. The concerts featured performances by Grammy-nominated musician Matisyahu, 2023 Eurovision finalist Noa Kirel, 2018 Eurovision winner Netta, and DJ Sasi and Yonatan Cohen, who both performed at the Nova Music Festival and survived the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Before Philadelphia, Yallapalooza took place at the Beacon Theater in New York on Nov. 3 and Emerson Colonial in Boston on November 7. 

Since October 7, 2023, Jewish college students have faced an alarming surge of antisemitism on college campuses across North America. These experiences have impacted what should be the most exciting, freeing, and transformative years of their lives. 

Despite these challenges, Jewish college students have shown extraordinary courage and have come together to embrace Jewish joy, from celebrating the High Holidays to participating in Hillel programs, events, and welcome week activities in record-breaking numbers. Yallapalooza 2024 celebrated that spirit and offered thousands of Jewish students a new opportunity to join together in a much-needed space for collective joy with some of the top Jewish musical acts in the world. 

“Yallapalooza was very special. To see so many Jewish students feeling joy through music was incredible,” said Matisyahu. “Their energy was palpable and it was so powerful to be a part of this concert series with so many students in New York, Boston and Philadelphia over the past week.” 

“I am so thrilled to have been able to come to the U.S. and perform for students who deserve this opportunity to celebrate with their community,” said Noa Kirel. “The atmosphere was incredible and I loved being part of such a fun and joyful moment with thousands of Jewish students.”

“I was honored to participate in three amazing nights of celebration for Jewish students and showcase my music and represent the Tribe of Nova after such a difficult year,” said DJ Sasi, co-producer and a performer at the Nova Music Festival on 10/7. “Jews and Israelis across the world have faced many challenges since 10/7, yet we will continue to stand proudly together and showcase our story for all to see. 

“Following October 7, the Jewish college experience was completely upended by the rise in antisemitism on campus,” said Natalie Ryba, a senior at Hunter College and member of Hillel International’s Student Cabinet. “Events like Hillel’s Yallapalooza concert give us the opportunity to experience Jewish music and joy with thousands of other college students, and for us it means the world to be able to celebrate being proudly Jewish together.”

For over 100 years, Hillel has been a welcoming and supportive space for millions of Jewish college students of all backgrounds, denominations, and beliefs. Hillel, the world’s largest Jewish college organization, remains committed to being a trusted place for students seeking community, belonging, and support. With this concert series Hillel continues to be there for Jewish students, enabling them to come together, dance, sing and enjoy an evening together after an extraordinarily difficult past year.

“Amid another year marked by continuing challenges on campus, we were thrilled to take our commitment to Jewish college students on the road and bring thousands of students together for three nights of music, celebration, and joy with some of the world’s top Jewish musicians,” said Hillel President and CEO Adam Lehman. “Whether it’s on or off campus, giving our students the opportunity to experience these indelible moments of Jewish joy is at the heart of Hillel’s mission.”    

The concerts were entirely free of charge for Jewish students and recent college graduates. Students joined from hundreds of universities and colleges, with more than 5,000 students and recent grads registering for tickets. 

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Hillel Concert Series “Yallapalooza 2024” Visits Boston

Author

Hillel International

Date

November 8, 2024

Grammy-nominated singer Matisyahu, 2023 Eurovision finalist Noa Kirel, and Nova Music Festival artists performed for over a thousand Jewish college students at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theater.

Last night, the Yallapalooza 2024 concert series, powered by Hillel International, brought together more than 1,000 Jewish college students at Emerson Colonial in Boston for a night celebrating Jewish joy after an incredibly difficult year for Jewish students on college campuses. The concert featured performances by Grammy-nominated musician Matisyahu, 2023 Eurovision finalist Noa Kirel, and DJ Sasi and Yonatan Cohen, who both performed at the Nova Music Festival.The Boston show followed the kick-off concert in New York last Sunday.  

Since October 7, 2023, Jewish college students have faced an alarming surge of antisemitism on college campuses across North America. These experiences have impacted what should be the most exciting, freeing, and transformative years of their lives. 

Despite these challenges, Jewish college students have shown extraordinary courage and have come together to embrace Jewish joy, from celebrating the High Holidays to participating in Hillel programs, events, and welcome week activities in record-breaking numbers. Yallapalooza 2024 celebrated that spirit and offered Jewish students a new opportunity to join together in a much-needed space for collective joy with some of the top Jewish musical acts in the world. 

“The energy in Boston was incredible. It’s so powerful to see all these Jewish students, who have been through a lot in the last year, experiencing real joy through music,” said Matisyahu. “Yallapalooza is an important chance for unity and celebration during these times, and it is an honor to be a part of these shows.”

“I am so thrilled to have been able to come to the U.S. and perform for students who deserve this opportunity to celebrate with their community,” said Noa Kirel. “The atmosphere was incredible and I loved being part of such a fun and joyful moment with more than 1,000 Jewish students.”

“I am honored to participate in a night of celebration for Jewish students and showcase my music and represent the Tribe of Nova after such a difficult year,” said DJ Sasi, co-producer and a performer at the Nova Music Festival on 10/7. “Jews and Israelis across the world have faced many challenges since 10/7, yet we will continue to stand proudly together and showcase our story for all to see. 

“Since October 7 our Jewish college experience has been disrupted by a surge of antisemitism on campus, impacting many of us in Boston,” said Danny Denenberg, a student leader at Harvard University who spoke at last night’s concert. “Hillel’s Yallapalooza concert in Boston is an amazing opportunity to be proudly Jewish with our friends and thousands of other college students. Everyone there loved experiencing Jewish joy and dancing to incredible music. 

For over 100 years, Hillel has been a welcoming and supportive space for millions of Jewish college students of all backgrounds, denominations, and beliefs. Hillel, the world’s largest Jewish college organization, remains committed to being a trusted place for students seeking community, belonging, and support. With this concert series Hillel continues to be there for Jewish students, enabling them to come together, dance, sing and enjoy an evening together after an extraordinarily difficult past year.

“Amid another year marked by continuing challenges on campus, we are thrilled to take our commitment to Jewish college students on the road and bring thousands of students together for three nights of music, celebration, and joy with some of the world’s top Jewish musicians,” said Hillel President and CEO Adam Lehman. “Whether it’s on or off campus, giving our students the opportunity to experience these indelible moments of Jewish joy is at the heart of Hillel’s mission.”    

The concert was entirely free of charge for Jewish students and recent college graduates in the Boston area, and throughout the Northeast. The final concert of the Yallapalooza 2024 tour will take place the evening of Sunday, November 10 in Philadelphia. 

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Hillel Concert Series “Yallapalooza 2024” Visits New York City

Author

Hillel International

Date

November 4, 2024

Grammy-nominated singer Matisyahu, Eurovision winner Netta, and Nova Music Festival artists performed for thousands of Jewish college students at NYC’s Beacon Theater.

Last night, the Yallapalooza 2024 concert series, powered by Hillel International and UJA-Federation of New York, brought together thousands of Jewish college students at the Beacon Theater in New York City for a night celebrating Jewish joy after an incredibly difficult year for Jewish students on college campuses. The concert featured performances by Grammy-nominated musician Matisyahu, Eurovision winner Netta, and DJ Sasi and Yonatan Cohen, who both performed at the Nova Music Festival.

Since October 7, 2023, Jewish college students have faced an alarming surge of antisemitism on college campuses across North America. These experiences have impacted what should be the most exciting, freeing, and transformative years of their lives.

Despite these challenges, Jewish college students have shown extraordinary courage and have come together to embrace Jewish joy, from celebrating the High Holidays to participating in Hillel programs, events, and welcome week activities in record-breaking numbers. Yallapalooza 2024 celebrated that spirit and offered Jewish students a new opportunity to join together in a much-needed space for collective joy with some of the top Jewish musical acts in the world. 

“Tonight was very special. To see so many Jewish students feeling joy through music was incredible,” said Matisyahu. “Their energy was palpable and it was so powerful to be a part of this night with so many students. I can’t wait for our next two shows in Boston and Philly.”

“I am honored to participate in a night of celebration for Jewish students and showcase my music and represent the Tribe of Nova after such a difficult year,” said DJ Sasi, co-producer and a performer at the Nova Music Festival on 10/7. “Jews and Israelis across the world have faced many challenges since 10/7, yet we will continue to stand proudly together and showcase our story for all to see.”

“Following October 7, the Jewish college experience was completely upended by the rise in antisemitism on campus, which has directly impacted many of us in New York,” said Natalie Ryba, a senior at Hunter College and member of Hillel International’s Student Cabinet. “Events like Hillel’s Yallapalooza concert in New York City give us the opportunity to experience Jewish music and joy with thousands of other college students, and for us it means the world to be able to celebrate being proudly Jewish together.”

For over 100 years, Hillel has been a welcoming and supportive space for millions of Jewish college students of all backgrounds, denominations, and beliefs. Hillel, the world’s largest Jewish college organization, remains committed to being a trusted place for students seeking community, belonging, and support. With this concert series Hillel continues to be there for Jewish students, enabling them to come together, dance, sing and enjoy an evening together after an extraordinarily difficult past year.

“Amid another year marked by continuing challenges on campus, we were thrilled to take our commitment to Jewish college students on the road and bring thousands of students together for a night of music, celebration and joy with some of the world’s top Jewish musicians,” said Hillel President and CEO Adam Lehman. “Whether it’s on or off campus, giving our students the opportunity to experience these indelible moments of Jewish joy is at the heart of Hillel’s mission.”   

“During a year when Jewish college students have faced an alarming increase in antisemitism on campus with strength and courage, it is more important than ever that we support them with opportunities where they can proudly showcase what it means to be Jewish,”said Matthew Bronfman, Chair of the Hillel International Board of Governors. “Tonight’s concert, featuring some of the most recognizable Jewish and Israeli musicians in the world playing in front of thousands of cheering students, was a wonderfully positive and uplifting experience that our students so richly deserve and that Hillel is so proud to provide.”

The concert was entirely free of charge for Jewish students and recent college graduates in New York City and the Tri-State area. Students attended from more than 200 schools, including Columbia University, NYU, Binghamton University, and the City University of New York (CUNY) schools, as well as from colleges and universities nationwide.

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Hillel, AJC, and ACE Convene 75+ College and University Presidents for Historic Summit on Campus Antisemitism 

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Hillel International

Date

September 23, 2024

The Summit held September 22-23 in Washington, D.C. was the largest-ever gathering of university presidents to address rising antisemitism on campus 

Washington D.C.- Today, Hillel International, American Jewish Committee (AJC), and the American Council on Education (ACE) concluded a landmark two-day College and University Presidents Summit on Campus Antisemitism, held at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center. With more than 75 university presidents and chancellors attending, the Summit marked the largest-ever gathering of college and university presidents to discuss the topic of confronting antisemitism on campus. 

The presidents and chancellors in attendance at the Summit reflected the full diversity of American higher education, including the leaders of prominent research universities, public and private, as well as regional public universities, private liberal arts colleges, community colleges, Ivy League schools, and faith-based institutions. 

After nearly 12 months of dramatically rising antisemitism on college campuses, university presidents benefited from panel discussions with leading subject-matter experts that explored the deep roots of contemporary antisemitism, discussed the relationship between free speech imperatives and creating a safe campus for all students, and delved into applications of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Presidents also participated in solutions-based working sessions where they learned from one another about the strategies that are already proving successful during the new academic year, and how to translate those approaches to their own campuses to foster inclusion and combat hate.  

“As we seek to restore a safe and inclusive campus environment for all students, we’re proud to see how committed university leaders are to addressing rising antisemitism by participating in this critical Summit,” said Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman. “Just as we have for more than a century, Hillel will continue to work beside university presidents each and every day to ensure that Jewish students are protected and welcome on every college campus.”

“Universities play an outsized role in our broader society, encouraging values-driven leadership, the open exchange of ideas, and the principles that form the foundation of our democracy,” said AJC CEO Ted Deutch. “Addressing the hate we’re witnessing on campus is not just essential for the safety and security of Jewish students in the quad, but also for the health of higher education in America. Only by ensuring that the voices of the Jewish community are not silenced can we ensure the free exchange of ideas, the importance of which extends beyond campus and forms the bedrock of our liberal democracy.”

“College and university presidents are committed to ensuring that Jewish students, along with all of our students, are on campuses that are safe places in which to learn and thrive academically and socially, and where at the same time robust and sometimes difficult conversations flourish,” said ACE President Ted Mitchell. “I’m proud that ACE was able to partner with AJC and Hillel International on this second College and University Presidents Summit on Campus Antisemitism, and I am confident the more than 75 presidents who attended left better equipped to take on these tough issues and the challenges to come, to the benefit of all of our students and communities.”

In April of 2022, Hillel International, AJC, and ACE convened the first University Presidents Summit on Campus Antisemitism in New York City, hosted by NYU. In the two years since, rates of antisemitism in the U.S. and on college and university campuses have risen to historically high levels, with antisemitic incidents on college campuses increasing from fewer than 300 in the 2022-2023 school year, to more than 1,800 in 2023-2024 following the October 7 attack on Israel. The current environment on campuses throughout the U.S. and Canada has required new approaches such as the ones discussed at this year’s conference.

Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels said, “Hopkins was honored to welcome leaders of universities and colleges across the nation that are grappling with the challenge of rising antisemitism. Holding this conversation in the heart of the nation’s capital reminds us of our founding ideals and what those ideals have meant to Jewish people here and around the world. Open discourse around ideas, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and the sustenance of a pluralistic society that protects individuals’ rights undergird our democracy, and as universities, we have an indispensable role to play by reflecting and embodying these values to shape our nation for the better.”

NYU President Linda G. Mills said, “Antisemitism, which should have no foothold on our campuses, has had an appalling and heartbreaking surge. I was glad to be part of this Summit, which provided university leaders with important opportunities to exchange ideas; to stand united in pushing back against antisemitism; to commit to fostering safe and inclusive campuses where students may flourish free from harassment, discrimination, and threats; and to uphold our traditions of reasoned discourse.”

In addition to the Summit, earlier this year Hillel International and AJC launched an expanded partnership to work with college and university presidents to counter antisemitism on campus, through AJC’s new Center for Education Advocacy and Hillel International’s flagship Campus Climate Initiative. In 2025, AJC’s groundbreaking Project Interchange and Hillel’s Campus Climate Initiative will host a joint delegation of college and university administrators from across the country to travel to Israel for an immersive learning program.

Additional Comments From Presidents Who Attended the Summit:

“I am profoundly grateful to Hillel International, AJC, and ACE for this opportunity to come together with so many distinguished university leaders at this historic Summit. Together, we are combating antisemitism, confronting hate, and building stronger, safer, and more inclusive communities, ones in which we are committed to rooting out the poisonous fruit of deeply held bigotries, and ones in which we will learn together and grow together in respect, understanding, and harmony.” – University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono

“Convening education leaders from across the nation for this important Summit is a necessary step in our collective responsibility toward fostering safe academic environments for the students we serve. Through dialogue and collaboration, we can share insights, strategies, and experiences that build upon our commitment to ensure every student feels valued and protected within our educational institutions.” – Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega

“At Goucher College, we have long valued the breadth of lived experience and perspectives that religious pluralism brings to our campus. By modeling for our students how to engage in difficult, sometimes contentious conversations about critical issues, as we discussed at this conference, we hope to prepare them to play an important role in fostering understanding in our society. Spirited debate and respectful listening are hallmarks of not only our democracy but foundational elements of a liberal arts education.” – Goucher College President Kent Devereaux

About Hillel International

Hillel International is the world’s largest Jewish campus organization, serving more than 180,000 students and young adults each year on more than 850 college and university campuses. With 1,200 Hillel professionals supporting Jewish students in the U.S. and 15 other countries across the globe, Hillel is uniquely positioned to pursue its mission of enriching the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish future, and the world.

About American Jewish Committee (AJC)

AJC is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. With headquarters in New York, 25 regional offices across the United States, 15 overseas posts, as well as partnerships with 38 Jewish community organizations worldwide, AJC’s mission is to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. For more, please visit www.ajc.org.

About the American Council on Education (ACE)

ACE is a membership organization that leads higher education with a united vision for the future, galvanizing our members to make change and collaborating across the sector to design solutions for today’s challenges, serve the needs of a diverse student population, and shape effective public policy. As the major coordinating body for the nation’s colleges and universities, our strength lies in our diverse membership of more than 1,600 colleges and universities, related associations, and other organizations in America and abroad. ACE is the only major higher education association to represent all types of U.S. accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities. For more information, please visit www.acenet.edu or follow ACE on X (formerly known as Twitter) @ACEducation.

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Jewish Organizations Reach Historic Agreement with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Protect Jewish Students

Author

Hillel International

Date

September 3, 2024

The agreement represents one of the most detailed commitments ever made by a major American university to Jewish college students 

After several years of negotiations, Hillel International, Illini Hillel, and the Jewish United Fund Chicago (JUF) are pleased to announce an agreement with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) that expresses our shared goal of assuring a safe and welcoming environment for Jewish students and specific actions the university will take towards that goal. The agreement with the Jewish community organizations comes in parallel with the announcement today of a Resolution Agreement issued by the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in response to a Title VI complaint filed in 2020 by the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Arnold & Porter on behalf of UIUC Jewish students who experienced antisemitism on UIUC’s campus. 

“I am thankful for the partnership with Hillel, and the Jewish United Federation, over the past several years to combat antisemitism on our campus,” said University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones. “We are deeply committed to implementing the Mutual Understandings we are announcing today and to working together to provide a safe and supportive educational environment for our entire Jewish student community and for all students at Illinois.”

The historic agreement reached today with the Jewish community organizations re-affirms the University’s commitment to the principles set out in its November 2020 joint statement on antisemitism and contains specific commitments for the safety and inclusion of Jewish students in Urbana-Champaign that go well beyond the terms of the OCR settlement. The agreement includes a declaration from UIUC that the protection offered by the University’s nondiscrimination policy extends to harassment or discrimination of Jewish students, including harassment or discrimination based on Jewish students’ connections to Israel and Zionism. For the first time, the University provides detailed examples of discrimination and harassment across protected classes as part of its Nondiscrimination Policy. 

These examples specifically include antisemitic discrimination and/or harassment that may violate University policies such as: 

• Verbal abuse or use of antisemitic slurs or stereotypes directed at an individual.
• Blaming a student for actions of other individuals of their actual or perceived shared identity, or for policies of a particular country or region that the student is actually or perceived to be from (e.g. blaming a Jewish student for Israel’s policies).
• Physical assault, physical force, physical obstruction of an individual’s path, intimidation, or stalking.  
• Telephonic or social media display of derogatory, demeaning, offensive, or hostile messages or materials.
• Making statements orally or on social media that call for the destruction of a protected classification in whole or in part, whether explicitly or by implication.

Additionally, the University will publish a summary report of bias incidents every month, commit to mandatory antisemitism trainings for administration and students, and hire an individual with demonstrated expertise in campus antisemitism to enhance compliance and recommend changes to University practices and policies.

“Hillel’s century-long commitment to the safety of Jewish college students has been demonstrated again by our close collaboration with JUF and other local Jewish organizations to achieve this landmark agreement at the University of Illinois,” said Adam Lehman, Hillel International President and CEO. “UIUC has agreed to reform its policies and procedures in a pathbreaking manner that can serve as a model for higher education institutions across the country. These critical commitments will make campus safer and more welcoming for Jewish students, and for all students in Urbana-Champaign.”

“This agreement will protect Jewish students—both now and in the future—and JUF is proud to have played a role in making it happen,” said Jewish United Fund of Chicago President, Lonnie Nasatir. “JUF is committed to ensuring that every member of our community can proudly and safely participate in Jewish life, and nowhere is that more important today than on college and university campuses. This agreement is a major step in helping to ensure that every Jewish student at UIUC will feel safe in confidently expressing their Jewish identities, including their Zionism, and participating freely in the Jewish community on campus,” Nasatir said. ”Jewish United Fund of Chicago and our Illini Hillel will be with them every step of the way.” 

“We are proud of our campus community for this rejection of antisemitism and to UIUC leadership for their renewed commitment to the safety and security of Jewish students and their values,” said Erez Cohen, Executive Director at Illini Hillel. “We remain steadfast in our continued commitment to work alongside UIUC during the implementation of their new policies and to help reaffirm their promise to protect the rights of Jewish students on campus.”

“The Brandeis Center is gratified that UIUC’s administration began engaging in meaningful discussions with the Jewish community about how to address anti-Semitism on campus after we filed our OCR complaint years ago,” said Alyza D. Lewin, president of the Brandeis Center. “Today, as part of this historic agreement, UIUC reaffirmed its commitment to protect all students, including Jewish students for whom Zionism is an integral component of their Jewish identity, from harassment and discrimination. The agreement marks a significant milestone, and will, when implemented, improve the campus climate for Jewish students.”

About Hillel International
For over 100 years, the Hillel movement has been uniquely focused on serving all Jewish students, no matter who they are or how they express their Judaism. Today, Hillel is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, serving more than 180,000 Jewish students each year at 850+ colleges and universities around the world.

About Illini Hillel
Hillel, the foundation for Jewish campus life at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, aims to create a pluralistic environment that both welcomes and engages as many students as possible to explore and celebrate Judaism. The University of Illinois’ Jewish life is incredibly diverse. With nearly 3,000 Jewish students on campus, there is a tremendous breadth of interests and opportunities that can be pursued through Hillel.

About Jewish United Fund Chicago
Jewish United Fund is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the country. Rooted in the belief in collective action and collective responsibility, JUF provides life-saving services and life-enriching experiences where they are needed most, serving as a lifeline to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews in Israel and across the globe. JUF takes great pride in this, and in the organization’s unique ability to help people—to provide essential health and human services and vital points of community and connection.

About the The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law is an independent, unaffiliated, nonprofit corporation established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. LDB engages in research, and legal advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere. It empowers students by training them to understand their legal rights and educates administrators and employers on best practices to combat racism and anti-Semitism.

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Free Legal Protection Helpline for College Students Received Requests Concerning 650+ Antisemitic Incidents on Campus

Author

Hillel International

Date

September 2, 2024

Free legal helpline has gained pro bono support from 40+ law firms, 250+ individual practitioners since launching in November 2023


September 3, 2024 – Hillel International, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP today announced that the Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL) has received more than 650 requests for assistance from university students across the country who experienced antisemitic harassment, violence or discrimination in the first nine months of the program.

Through CALL, lawyers from leading firms provide free assistance to students reporting antisemitic discrimination and hate by conducting in-depth information-gathering interviews and offering pro bono representation in cases of violations of students’ civil rights under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Since CALL’s launch, nearly 100 attorneys from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and 40 other law firms fielded students’ requests for help. More than 250 individual practitioners also volunteered their time to support Jewish students. 

Examples of CALL’s work on behalf of students include: 

• Providing legal support to a Jewish student at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst who was verbally harassed and physically assaulted because he was supportive of Israel and the hostages taken in the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. 
• After Jewish students attending The Ohio State University were assaulted, CALL worked with Jewish partner organizations to file a Title VI complaint. 
• As a result of a CALL intake, ADL and the Brandeis Center filed a Title VI complaint alleging the Pomona College administration failed to protect Jewish students as anti-Israel organizations held on-campus protests in violation of college regulations  that resulted in physical violence, intimidation, and occupation of campus buildings.
• CALL drafted a letter to Princeton University leadership condemning the use of no-contact orders to silence a Jewish student journalist trying to report on anti-Israel protests. This led Princeton to change its policy so that these no-contact orders could no longer be issued under such circumstances and affirmed that the student would not face consequences for her journalism.

“As antisemitism on campus skyrockets, CALL is making a difference in the lives of Jewish students every day by providing outstanding legal support to fight harassment and  bigotry,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director. “CALL empowers students to take action and push back against those who perpetrate and enable hate on their campus.”

So far, CALL has received a wide variety of antisemitic incident reports including physical assaults; in-person and online harassment; exclusion from student organizations and other educational opportunities on campus; harassment, discrimination, and improper political indoctrination from professors in the classroom;  protestors who confront and harass Jewish and Israeli students on campus; vandalism and unauthorized removal of hostage and pro-Israel posters on campus; disruptions of regular classroom instruction and events sponsored by Jewish and pro-Israel organizations; and retaliatory bad faith complaints filed against Jewish students through universities’ internal grievance processes.

“We know that addressing the scourge of antisemitism requires a multifaceted approach, and I am proud of the critical role that the Campus Antisemitism Legal Line has played during the past year,” said Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International. “As a complement to our broader work supporting Jewish life on campus and addressing antisemitism, CALL offers an essential tool for Jewish students to get the help they need from leading legal experts to protect their civil rights.”

Recognizing the mounting concerns about the upcoming school year, the CALL helpline remains ready to assist and support Jewish students who face antisemitic incidents on campus. Students, family members, faculty, or staff members can go to the CALL website or text “CALLhelp” to 51555 to report incidents of antisemitic discrimination, intimidation, harassment, vandalism, or violence that may necessitate legal action.

“The law is a powerful motivator and an essential tool in the effort to combat antisemitism and protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination on campus,” said Alyza D. Lewin, president of the Brandeis Center. “Through CALL, we have educated students on their legal rights, demanded universities meet their legal obligations, and perhaps most importantly, come together as a community in strength to empower and protect our students. They know that if they have the courage and confidence to wear their Jewish identity proudly, and they come under attack for that, we will have their back.”  

During the 2023-2024 academic year, colleges and universities saw more than 1,400 antisemitic incidents on campuses – by far the highest number of antisemitic incidents in a single school year ever on record according to ADL and Hillel International tracking. Following the Oct. 7 attack, a survey by Hillel and ADL found that 73 percent of Jewish college students and 44 percent of non-Jewish students experienced or witnessed antisemitism on their campuses last fall.

“We’re grateful to be part of this important effort to help victims of campus antisemitism. Gibson Dunn is committed to combating antisemitism and all forms of hate and intolerance,” said Barbara Becker, Gibson Dunn Chair and Managing Partner.

CALL’s supporting organizations include Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Epsilon Pi, the American Jewish Committee, the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, the Jewish Agency for Israel, Jewish on Campus, the Jewish Federations of North America, JGO: The Jewish Grad Organization (formerly JGSI), the Israel on Campus Coalition, the Israeli-American Council, Masa, Olami, the OU Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus, Sigma Alpha Mu, Sigma Delta Tau, and Zeta Beta Tau. 

A separate legal helpline providing pro bono legal assistance to parents whose children are experiencing antisemitism in California’s K-12 schools is run by the Brandeis Center, ADL, and StandWithUs, along with four leading law firms. Parents and other interested adults in California can report incidents of antisemitic discrimination, intimidation, harassment, vandalism or violence occurring in K-12 schools to the Legal Protection K-12 Helpline. 

About ADL
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all. More at www.adl.org.

About Hillel International
Founded in 1923, Hillel has been impacting the lives of Jewish college students for 100 years. Today, Hillel International is a global organization that welcomes students of all backgrounds and fosters an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel. As the largest Jewish student organization in the world, Hillel builds connections with students at more than 850 colleges and universities. During their formative college years, students are inspired to explore, experience, and create vibrant Jewish lives.

About the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law is an independent, unaffiliated, nonprofit corporation established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. LDB engages in research, education, and legal advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere. It empowers students by training them to understand their legal rights and educates administrators and employers on best practices to combat racism and anti-Semitism. The Brandeis Center is not affiliated with the Massachusetts university, the Kentucky law school, or any of the other institutions that share the name and honor the memory of the late U.S. Supreme Court justice. More at www.brandeiscenter.com.

About Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a leading international law firm.  Consistently ranking among the world’s top law firms in industry surveys and major publications, Gibson Dunn is distinctively positioned in today’s global marketplace with more than 1,900 lawyers and 21 offices, in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Brussels, Century City, Dallas, Denver, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Singapore, and Washington, D.C. For more information on Gibson Dunn, please visit the firm’s website.

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Operation SecureOurCampuses

Author

Hillel International

Date

August 23, 2024

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — In response to the increase in safety and security incidents stemming from antisemitic activity affecting Jewish students, faculty, and staff on university and college campuses, the Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization for the Jewish community in North America, in partnership with Hillel International, has announced an effort to expand resources to over 50 college and university campuses as the fall semester gets underway.

“Operation SecureOurCampuses” will leverage SCN’s national, regional, and local resources, along with the national network of security professionals, to deploy critical resources to protect Jewish students at colleges and universities, to include: full-time intelligence analysts dedicated to monitoring campus developments and providing intelligence support; assessments of Jewish facilities on campuses; direct consultations on physical security and emergency plans and procedures; and enhanced coordination with law enforcement and public safety officials and centers of Jewish life, including fraternal organizations, religious institutions, and other campus groups.

SCN is also launching a new training initiative designed specifically for Jewish students, faculty, and staff that will be made available to the identified campuses. The training will provide Jewish students with critical skills in situational awareness and instruction on what to do if confronted by protesters and demonstrators, how to report incidents, to include with law enforcement, and how to respond in potentially life-threatening situations. Operation SecureOurCampuses builds on the existing safety and security program SCN runs in partnership with Hillel International.

 “Creating vibrant Jewish life on campus depends on having safe environments for Jewish college students, which is why we are so proud to work alongside SCN in strengthening our security support for campus Hillels worldwide,” said Adam Lehman, President and CEO of Hillel International. “Together, we will continue to invest in expanded security resources that facilitate safe and secure opportunities for students to take advantage of the broad array of Jewish experiences and programs available through Hillel and its partners.”

“The unacceptable threat environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff on campuses across the country demands an immediate and robust response,” said SCN National Director and CEO Michael Masters. “We are committed to ensuring that members of the community feel safe and supported as they pursue their education — they should be able to walk across our campuses free from fear, harassment, or targeted violence. Operation SecureOurCampuses, coordinated with key partners across the community and public safety, is a proactive measure to address these threats and work closely with our partners to protect every center of Jewish life on campus.”

Already, and ahead of the new academic year, SCN co-hosted a campus safety roundtable discussion with the Major Cities Chiefs Association, which had participation of law enforcement and public safety officials from 92 universities across 24 states, including representatives from the FBI, law enforcement association leaders, and Jewish security professionals. The roundtable resulted in 10 key recommendations for campus administrators and leadership to adopt to protect Jewish students and staff. These recommendations focus on proactive planning, enforcing established security policies and procedures, and close cooperation with law enforcement.

Additionally, Hillel’s Director of Campus Safety and Security, a member of SCN’s team, and the SCN Operations team have been preparing Jewish campus organizations with guidance and resources, including training, assessments, and event security planning. Since 07 October 2023, the team has trained over 200 individuals, briefed over 350 community members, and assisted in building security plans for over 10 events in partnership with Hillel International across more than 33 states.

In advance of the start of the school year, Hillel International, along with other leading Jewish and educational partners, announced a series of recommendations to campus administrators on how to prepare for the fall and ensure the safety of Jewish students and their entire campus communities by enforcing their codes of conduct, maintaining clear reporting avenues for antisemitic incidents, and ensuring campus staff are trained to address violations of campus rules.

Following the 07 October Hamas terrorist attacks, SCN tracked 674 incidents of campus threats and suspicious activities targeting the Jewish community from 07 October 2023 through July 2024. During this period of unrest, many universities struggled to protect Jewish students and faculty, who encountered hostile protests, unlawful encampments, violent incidents, and targeted harassment. 

SCN’s campus security initiatives reflect a broader commitment to the safety and security of the Jewish community. By working closely with universities, law enforcement, Jewish organizations, and students, SCN is helping ensure that campuses remain places of learning, free from fear, violence, and unlawful intimidation.

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