In the wake of Hamas’ mass atrocities against Israeli civilians on October 7th, we have watched in horror as antisemitism has spiraled out of control in higher education. Jewish and Israeli students have been harassed, threatened, spat on, and physically assaulted. They have also seen their classmates glorifying Hamas’ terrorism as a legitimate form of “resistance” and using chants and slogans calling for the destruction of the State of Israel. According to ADL research…
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A phone call is one of the best ways to take action and show your support for the safety of Jewish students. Mobilize your community to take action and call your university president and campus administrators, urging them to commit to No Tolerance for Antisemitism. Below is how to prepare and what to expect.
How to Organize a Call in Day
Pick your target. Generally, this will be a university President, but it also could be a provost or dean of student life. Select one or two people…
Sending a Letter to the Editor of your local campus or regional newspaper is a great way to show your support for Jewish students on campus and push for a commitment to no tolerance for antisemitism. Student and local community newspapers reach the school community and often get on the radar of your college’s leadership.
These pieces can help address concerns from various communities, respond to claims by the publication, and/or create more widespread support for an…
Hello,
My name is <NAME> and I am a <student/parent/alumni> of <SCHOOL>. I am calling because I am concerned about antisemitism on campus.
A recent poll by ADL found that 73% of Jewish college students surveyed have experienced or witnessed some form of antisemitism since the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year alone. There has been a nearly 400% increase in antisemitic incidents nationwide.
Antisemitism on college campuses is on…
Your school may reach out to you with a fundraising request in the coming months. This presents an opportunity to urge your college or university to commit to no tolerance for antisemitism.
Dear <NAME>,
Thank you for your email. As a <PARENT/ALUMNI>, I have been proud to support <SCHOOL> in the past. Recently, I have been concerned about the growing antisemitism on college campuses, As I evaluate my personal giving, I want to know that my contribution…
Show your support for No Tolerance for Antisemitism by sending a letter to your university president. Below is a template letters you can use to send your university leaders urging them to proactively counter antisemitism and make campus a safer, welcoming environment for Jewish students. Dear President ___ , As an alum of (insert school) I am deeply concerned about antisemitism on campus. I reviewed the ADL Campus Antisemitism Report Card and was dismayed to see how my beloved university…
Op-eds are a powerful tool to make your voice heard in support of the call for no tolerance for antisemitism and the protection of Jewish students. Whether you are writing in a campus newspaper or a larger publication, you have an opportunity to share your perspective and make a forceful argument against antisemitism. Below you will find some best practices when writing Op-Eds.
Use plain language. To appeal to a general audience, it’s imperative that opinion pieces are written…
Show your support for No Tolerance for Antisemitism by sending a letter to your university president. Below is a template letter you send your university leaders urging them to proactively counter antisemitism and make campus a safer, welcoming environment for Jewish students. Dear President ___ , As a parent of (insert school) I am deeply concerned about antisemitism on campus. I reviewed the ADL Campus Antisemitism Report Card and was dismayed to see that my son/daughter/child is attending a…
Show your support for No Tolerance for Antisemitism by sending a letter to your university president. Below is a template letter you can send your university leaders urging them to proactively counter antisemitism and make campus a safer, welcoming environment for Jewish students. Dear President ___ , As a student at (insert school) I am deeply concerned about antisemitism on campus. I reviewed the ADL Campus Antisemitism Report Card and was dismayed to see that (insert school) received a …
In the aftermath of the brutal Hamas massacre of October 7, there have been hundreds of anti-Israel protests in the United States and around the world, many featuring the same chants, slogans and images.
To be clear, in a democracy everyone has a right to express their opinion on our streets and campuses. But anyone, anywhere, who is concerned about the pain and suffering caused by this conflict needs to be wise to what is being called for at these events.
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Key PointsJewish Voice for Peace (JVP) is a radical anti-Israel and anti-Zionist activist group that advocates for the eradication of Zionism and the boycott of Israel.JVP does not represent the mainstream Jewish community, which it views as bigoted for its association with Israel.JVP promotes messaging that descends into the antisemitic vilification of “Zionists,” and can include classic antisemitic tropes and support for terrorists.JVP blamed Israel for the Hamas October 7,…