Seattle. Ana Mari Cauce, President of the University of Washington, had her property and car vandalized with anti-Israel messages, including accusations that she and the university are complicit in genocide and linking her to Boeing's role in supplying weapons to Israel. The incident occurred ahead of a UW Board of Regents meeting. University spokesperson Victor Balta said “Making threats against a public official in an attempt to intimidate them is a crime,” and the ADL regional office called for an investigation and accountability, asserting “this is not a call for social justice. It's vandalism, intimidation and the destruction of property by masked agitators.”

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Columbia. Just outside the gates of Columbia University, anti-Israel student groups have been handing out pamphlets that include a call for students to resist and, as one page says, to "kill the beast from within." Another section lists ways to take action, including by getting involved with the group Samidoun. Given that Samidoun has been sanctioned by the U.S. and Canada as a “sham charity” that funds terrorism, this is deeply problematic. A university spokesman emphasized in their response that "statements advocating for violence or harm are antithetical to the core principles upon which this institution was founded.”

Deeper: Read ADL’s report on the role that Samidoun has played on the campus anti-Israel movement.

(Source: Images from pamphlet distributed at Columbia)

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UCLA. A blistering independent review of the University of California, Los Angeles response to the anti-Israel encampments and demonstrations that took place this spring found that the university response was hampered by a “highly chaotic” decision-making process and a lack of communications between the school and law enforcement. The report, conducted by a law enforcement consulting agency, recommended a number of steps to improve coordination, including comprehensive safety planning and training all personnel in responding to protests. The UCLA administration has pledged to learn from the events of the spring and to commit to campus safety.

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University of Oregon. The University of Oregon is investigating a series of antisemitic incidents reported on Nov. 10 at Unthank residence Hall, including swastika graffiti and the removal of posters supporting Israeli hostages and Jewish students. Oregon administrators responded by emphasizing the university’s zero-tolerance policy for hate and urged students to report any similar incidents. Meanwhile, Oregon Hillel Executive Director Lenny Steinberg called the incidents "deeply troubling and absolutely unacceptable," underscoring the need for efforts to combat antisemitism on campus.

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Whitman College. “What do we want? Divestment. When do we want it? Now. What will we do if we don’t get it? Shut the college down!” These are just some of the phrases shouted by dozens of students who assembled outside of the Memorial Building at Whitman College to protest a Board of Trustees Meeting. The students staged a “die-in” in hopes of disrupting the meeting, which ultimately moved to a different location. Later, protesters arrived at the new meeting site where they again shouted outside in hopes of being heard by Board members.

(Source: Bex Heimbrock/Whitman Wire)

Jewish Pride. Yhoni Skariszewski, an Israeli Defense Forces reserve captain, was on an Olami tour across U.S. campuses, sharing his story about rescue efforts during the Oct. 7 attacks and about his father’s death on that day. Observing widespread insecurity among American Jewish students facing campus hostility, Yhoni shifted his message to focus on inspiring confidence and unity. He urged young Jews to stand against hate and advocated for stronger connections between Israeli and Diaspora Jews, “To my fellow young Jews in America, I say this: you must reclaim your confidence. You have the right to be unapologetically Jewish, to speak out and stand firm against hate.”

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A Class Act. As a University of Washington student, Hannah Nash faced rising antisemitism on campus after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Hannah testified before the UW Board of Regents about her experience, courageously standing her ground amid disruptions that ultimately led to the protesters taking over the room. Her poise turned a chaotic meeting into a rallying point for Jewish students. Hannah pointed back to her Jewish day school foundation as a source of strength that helped her speak out. “It [Jewish day school] gave me pride in my identity, and the tools to recognize antisemitism, especially when faced with gaslighting and propaganda.”

Mission Possible. At Florida Southern College, Ava Dahan had been forced out of her sorority due to antisemitism. Ava says that one mentor in the sorority “told me that for the sake of peace in the sorority and for the other girls, I could no longer serve in my position because I am Israeli and Jewish.” Following these experiences, she joined the Masa Israel Journey Teaching Fellows program, teaching English in Kiryat Gat. Ava was able to find fulfillment in fostering resilience among students affected by the October 7 conflict. She views the move as a way to give back to Israel, where she feels understood, valued, and part of a supportive community.

(Source: Ava Dahan | Instagram)

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New Hebrew University Program. Young students across the globe, some fresh out of high school and some coming back from their duty in the IDF, are pioneering a new international BA program at Hebrew University. This first-of-its-kind program unites students from all backgrounds — from the U.S., Canada, Germany, China, England and of course Israel — to learn about entrepreneurship, business, technology, journalism, communication and more. Yael Levin of Hebrew U. noted that the program “blends intense coursework with enriching workshops and excursions. Our graduates will be prepared to lead in Israel and abroad.”

• Students — how to take action, deal with antisemitism, and organize your community.
• Alumni — how to organize a sign-on letter, answer a fundraising request, or write a letter to a university president.
• Parents — write a letter about commencement, organize a dial day, or get help selecting a college for your student.
• Faculty and Staff — support for impacted faculty and staff, and guidance on how to discuss what constitutes antisemitism and anti-Zionism, and how to provide help to students and colleagues.
• Glossary of Commonly Used Antisemitic Phrases Heard at Protests.
• Campus Antisemitism Report Card — see the grade a college earned in this first-ever report card.
• Report an Antisemitic Incident.
• Are you a student or know one who needs legal help? Contact our Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL), run by ADL, Hillel, the Brandeis Center, and Gibson Dunn. Hundreds of incidents have been reported. You are not alone!

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