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Good morning and welcome to the Campus Crisis Alert, brought to you by the ADL Ronald Birnbaum Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education (CCAE). If you want to subscribe,
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1. 📰 Top Stories

Duke. Duke University’s Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility (ACIR) recommended last month that the school reject a divestment proposal from SJP and other campus groups. The school newspaper,
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The Duke Chronicle, has now released a deep dive into how much money was at stake and how the committee came to its decision. The group, including faculty, students, administrators and others, took a look at past precedent. The school’s response way back in 2003 was clear, saying that members of the Duke community are entitled to “express their opposition to the policies of the government of Israel … divestment is not the right response.” Similar sentiments also came up in later years, helping inform ACIR’s rejection of divestment again this time.


DEEPER: A
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report by ADL affiliate JLens estimates that universities could lose billions in future returns on their endowments if they capitulate to BDS initiatives.

Duke University anti-Israel protesters in 2024. (Source: Duke Chronicle)


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DePaul. Max Long is an IDF soldier and DePaul University student, who had
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to drop a class for safety reasons, after anti-Israel flyers targeted him by name and accused him of genocide. Long was also a victim of what Chicago police term a “hate crime” attack in November 2024. DePaul had previously banned the group whose flyers targeted him — "Behind Enemy Lines" — from campus but has yet to finalize a safety plan for Long, leaving him feeling unsafe. Long said "I'm trying to work... with DePaul to understand what is the best way that we can build a plan to allow me to go back to school and not feel like I'm at risk," Long will continue to do outreach to humanize soldiers and hopes that other IDF reservists in the U.S. can be ambassadors as
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New Hampshire. A university working group at the University of New Hampshire has
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released a report that finds fault with the police response to anti-Israel campus protests last year, which led to a dozen arrests. Among the report’s recommendations were that the school take over its campus police department from the local municipality, and that the school take a stance of institutional neutrality. UNH President Elizabeth Chilton stated about the report that the school would “evaluate the recommendations and propose specific actions for strengthening our commitment to free speech, expression, and campus safety.”


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Harvard. Harvard Hillel’s recent student board elections
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revealed a divide over the organization’s stance on Zionism, culminating in a runoff for the Israel chair position after a no-confidence vote against the initial candidate. Incoming Hillel President Amelia Heller emphasized the need for unity, stating, “There is a time and place to talk about and discuss and educate on Israel, but there’s also a time to just have joy and pride in our Judaism.” The elections highlighted differing views on whether Hillel should explicitly affirm its Zionist identity or adopt a broader approach. Rabbi Jason Rubenstein, the Hillel’s executive director, praised the process as a demonstration of “students’
pluralism.”


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Oxford: Anti-Israel protestors
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occupied one of Oxford University’s most iconic buildings, the Radcliffe Camera, part of the University’s Bodleian Libraries on Friday. About a dozen members of the Oxford Action for Palestine group took part, calling on Oxford to cut all financial ties to Israel, and claimed to have unofficially ‘renamed’ the library after a Palestinian terrorist. Oxford condemned the action as beyond the bounds of acceptable protest for putting students and the historic building at risk. By Saturday afternoon, the protest was reported to have been cleared out.

2. 🏆 Campus Champions

Fighting Hate Down Under. StandWithUs (SWU) Australia launched the
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“Defend the Truth, Empower the Future” campaign. The campaign aims to combat rising antisemitism and anti-Zionist propaganda on campus and on social media. Recent SWU activities include a Bondi Beach memorial for the 10/7 attacks and campus rallies. The campaign collaborates with Zionist and Jewish community groups to amplify impact, aiming for unity and truth in addressing antisemitism. Michael Gencher SWU Australia’s Executive Director said “we are seeing a disturbing rise in antisemitism here in Australia. Misinformation and hostility have reached alarming levels, especially on social media, and it’s more important than ever that we come together to push
back and educate the wider community.”


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Stay Golden, Eagles. At Oral Roberts University (ORU), students are engaging in
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open and informed discussions about Israel, countering the misinformation prevalent on many campuses. Unlike other universities facing heated anti-Israel protests, ORU has remained free of such demonstrations, with students expressing support for Israel from both a religious and factual standpoint. Despite the influence of misleading narratives on social media, many students are willing to listen and learn when presented with accurate historical context and current events. “Sharing honest information naturally leads reasonable people to support Israel,” said one student, emphasizing the importance of meaningful dialogue over confrontation.


3. 💪✡️ Am Yisrael Chai

From Tragedy to Triumph: The Jewish Agency has introduced the
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"Resilience Award for Children and Youth" to honor young individuals, ages 6-13, who demonstrated exceptional courage and resourcefulness during the recent war. The award is named after Ofir Libstein, the mayor of Sha’ar HaNegev, and his son Nitzan, both killed in the 10/7 attacks while defending their kibbutz. Nitzan's journey of overcoming PTSD as a child and helping others inspired this initiative. Twelve winners will receive scholarships and recognition for their contributions to community resilience. Their stories, alongside others, will be documented in a digital book, promoting hope and collective strength in challenging times.


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Gridiron Good. NFL legends and former Kansas City Chiefs teammates Nick Lowery and Tony Richardson recently
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traveled to Israel to advocate for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Sponsored by Athletes for Israel, the emotional visit included meetings with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and the family of Naama Levy, a 20-year-old soldier abducted on 10/7. The duo visited Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, where they saw an empty chair symbolizing Levy, and stood in solidarity with affected families. Lowery, deeply moved by the experience, emphasized the importance of using his platform to combat antisemitism and support Israel. "I feel so honored to know these people. They’re in my heart now," Lowery said. "Maybe football is a tough sport, but this is the most important work we've ever done....
We’re bonded for life."

(Source: Fox News screenshot)



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4. 📣 Info and Action:
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Students — how to take action, deal with antisemitism, and organize your community.
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Alumni — how to organize a sign-on letter, answer a fundraising request, or write a letter to a university president.
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Parents — write a letter about commencement, organize a dial day, or get help selecting a college for your student.
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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.
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Glossary of Commonly Used Antisemitic Phrases Heard at Protests.
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Campus Antisemitism Report Card — see the grade a college earned in this first-ever report card.
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Report an Antisemitic Incident.
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Are you a student or know one who needs legal help? Contact our
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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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