Counter Antisemitism: We All Must Act
Since October 7th, ADL has been responding to the surge in antisemitic incidents on college and university campuses. The more than 1,400 incidents recorded by ADL in the 2023-24 academic year underscore the urgent need for schools to commit to ensuring a safe, equitable, and harassment-free environment where all students can thrive.
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, assessed them on their efforts in the Campus Antisemitism Report Card, and supported them in implementing change. 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.
We saw the 2023-2024 academic year end in chaos. This year must be different. 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.
Campus Policy Updates
Review recent campus-based policy and procedure changes, including how they align with ADL’s asks. These efforts are a first step toward establishing a safe environment on campuses.
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 This School Year
As students return to campus, university leadership must take action to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment. ADL, Hillel International and our Jewish Communal Partners have come together to offer comprehensive joint recommendations for university leadership to counter rising antisemitism on campuses. Urge campus leaders to act now so that this school year is safer and more inclusive for Jewish students and for all students.
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.