Counter Antisemitism: We All Must Act
Since October 7, 2023, ADL has been responding to the surge in antisemitic incidents on college and university campuses. With more than 1,200 incidents recorded by ADL between October 2023 and September 2024 and the Six Trends identified related to campus antisemitism, the urgent need for schools to commit to ensuring a safe, equitable and harassment-free environment where all students can thrive is clear..
Not On My Campus provides an actionable path toward No Tolerance for Antisemitism. We have made clear to university leadership the actions they must take to counter antisemitism on their campus and assessed them on their efforts in the Campus Antisemitism Report Card, offering support to administrators in implementing change and driving substantial impact on campuses nationwide. ADL mobilized hundreds of thousands of volunteers demanding change on campuses across the country, urging Congress to support resolutions condemning antisemitism, and calling on the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights to protect Jewish students.
83% of Jewish students report witnessing or experiencing antisemitism on campus since October 7th. Together, we must continue to demand change using the many tools and resources at our disposal.
Pathway to No Tolerance
Committing to No Tolerance for Antisemitism requires clear, concerted action. There are several core action steps universities can and should take to demonstrate the commitment to No Tolerance and make their campuses safer, including six tangible actions universities can take now. Some have already taken important steps in implementing the policies ADL recommends. However, consistent and equal enforcement, as well as regular policy re-assessments, is essential to fostering a safe campus climate free from discrimination and disruptions.
The Six Asks
Help push your college to implement these key asks to address the hostile environments that are increasingly taking hold on campuses across the country.
Best Practices Guide
Covering everything from supporting Jewish life on campus to opposing BDS to mandating antisemitism education for all members of the campus community, this guide can help ensure that every campus is prepared to address antisemitism. Read and share this with your university.
Tell University Leaders to Act Now to Counter Antisemitism on Campus
Two-thirds of Jewish college students were not confident in their university’s ability to prevent antisemitic incidents. University leadership must take action to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment. Urge your school’s president to combat antisemitism.
Want to do more? Visit our Take Action page where you can find all the ways that you can counter antisemitism on campus.
Learn about the Ronald Birnbaum Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education (CCAE)
Through CCAE, ADL compels educational institutions to meet their legal and moral obligations to provide safe, welcoming learning environments for all members of their communities. We prioritize a whole-of-society approach to countering antisemitism in education, harnessing our research, advocacy, litigation, monitoring and outreach to drive meaningful action to change the education ecosystem and protect students.