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| Subject | 🚨 Campus Crisis Alert |
| Date | April 3, 2025 4:18 PM |
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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
ADL CEO. In a new op-ed, ADL CEO
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Jonathan Greenblatt urges the country to protect Jewish students from rising campus antisemitism while upholding core constitutional values. Greenblatt praises recent federal steps to address unlawful antisemitism but raises concerns over opaque enforcement practices, including the detention and deportation of student visa holders without clear charges. “There’s a substantial difference between expressing controversial political views and engaging in conduct that deprives others of their civil rights. This distinction must guide enforcement actions,” he writes. Greenblatt urges policymakers to resist false choices: “We can protect the civil liberties of Jewish
students even as we preserve the civil liberties of those who protest, harass or attack them — because they are innocent until proven guilty.”
~~~~~
Pitt. The University of Pittsburgh has
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suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) following violations of university conduct policies. The suspension, issued March 18, stems from a disruptive December anti-Israel “study-in” protest and improper communications with a disciplinary board. In the letter announcing the suspension, Associate Director of Student Conduct Jamey Mentzer writes that SJP “improperly engaged in communications to members of the Conduct Hearing Board during their deliberations" after the initial disciplinary hearing. SJP is barred from holding events or using campus resources while under suspension. Pitt’s SJP joins chapters at
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other schools — including Michigan, Tufts, UCLA and Rutgers — that have been suspended in recent months.
~~~~~
Princeton. The federal government suspended dozens of research grants to Princeton University as part of an ongoing investigation into antisemitism on campus, according to the White House and the Department of Education. The investigation was triggered by a complaint that cited anti-Israel chants at campus rallies as contributing to an antisemitic environment.
[link removed]
Reactions among Jewish campus leaders have been mixed.
~~~~~
Harvard. The Trump administration is reviewing nearly $9 billion in federal contracts and grants to Harvard, citing the university’s failure to sufficiently address antisemitism on campus. Officials pointed to “
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institutionalized antisemitism ” and warned that Harvard’s federal funding could be halted unless further action is taken. Harvard President Alan Garber pushed back, highlighting Harvard’s adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and warning that cuts could jeopardize critical research. This move follows a similar federal investigation into Columbia University, signaling broader scrutiny of elite institutions regarding their handling of campus antisemitism. ADL has consistently called for robust protections for Jewish students, but also cautions that such accountability must not come at the expense of education or open inquiry.
~~~~~
Northwestern. Northwestern University
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reported an 88% drop in antisemitism-related complaints from November 2023 to November 2024, following last year’s wave of anti-Israel protests and encampments. Northwestern’s progress report acknowledges that the university was “not prepared for the antisemitism that occurred last year,” but that these concerns led to changes in policies and disciplinary actions. University President Michael Schill vowed that “doing all I can to protect our Jewish students from antisemitism is among the most basic of my responsibilities as Northwestern’s president.” ADL Midwest region praised Northwestern for taking “
[link removed]
meaningful action, ” citing its efforts to create a safer campus environment through “improved policies and protocols.”
~~~~~
Berkeley. A federal judge ruled that the University of California regents must face claims that UC Berkeley
[link removed]
failed to protect Jewish students and enforce antidiscrimination policies after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. The lawsuit, filed by the Brandeis Center and Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education, alleges Berkeley became a hub of antisemitism — citing violent attacks, threats against Jewish students and exclusionary policies including some speaker requirements by student organizations affiliated with Berkeley Law that required speakers to disavow Zionism. U.S. District Judge James Donato allowed claims under the Civil Rights Act and Equal Protection Clause to proceed, writing that the university was “deliberately indifferent” to the hostile environment.
~~~~~
Kent State. Israeli Defense Force soldiers visited Kent State University this week as part of the “
[link removed]
Triggered: From Combat to Campus ” tour, hosted by Students Supporting Israel (SSI). The event was disrupted by protestors who accused the soldiers of war crimes and attempted to shout down the speakers. Despite these interruptions and multiple removals by police, the soldiers shared personal stories from their military service, including firsthand accounts of the October 7 Hamas attack. Still, SSI VP Sophia Witt was dismayed at the dialogue she encountered during the event. “I came in here, and I was called an animal, I was called a baby killer… None of us are celebrating the death of anyone. To kind of be shouted at or dehumanized as an individual, I don’t think
anyone deserves that.” SSI leadership emphasized that the event aimed to counter misinformation and connect students with peers from Israel.
2. 🏆 Campus Champions
Hearing Voices. Survivors of Hamas’s 10/7 terror attacks are coming to several U.S. universities as part of a
[link removed]
“Voices of October 7th” tour organized by Noa Tishby, who was formerly Israel’s special envoy to combat antisemitism and is now a prominent voice in “Jinstagram” (Jewish Instagram.) Most of the tour stops are hosted by the local university’s Hillel, and each one seeks to give college students a way to connect directly with Israelis who went through terror. Speakers include a former hostage and a survivor of the attack on the Nova Festival. “We wanted to make it real,” Tishby said, “in the same way that when you talk to a Holocaust survivor, it becomes real for you.”
(Source: Noa Tishby | Instagram)
~~~~~
Being Pro-Israel On Campus Today. What does it mean to be “pro-Israel” as a young American Jew today? In a moment of rising antisemitism and growing campus hostility, five thoughtful voices — from Harvard to California campuses — reflect in this
[link removed]
new piece. For Harvard senior Thomas Harris, the Oct. 7 attacks made being pro-Israel “super important… to move it front of mind.” Amanda P., a University of California student, says: “There’s a lot of stigma in the U.S. around being a Zionist… People think it means you’re anti-Palestinian and that you support everything the Israeli government is doing. That’s not the case.” For Zahava Feldstein, a former PhD student at Stanford, it’s about navigating the tension between Jewish identity and academic culture. Still, all agree: this moment demands moral clarity, compassion and the courage to speak.
3. 💪✡️ Am Yisrael Chai
Repairing the World. In the wake of Myanmar’s
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devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that claimed over 2,000 lives, Jewish and Israeli organizations are among the first to respond. The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and IsraAID are providing urgent aid—including clean water, medical aid and sanitation — while SmartAID is deploying search-and-rescue teams and setting up power and WiFi infrastructure. The crisis has prompted Myanmar’s government to request international aid for the first time in years. “There are tectonic changes happening in the larger international development and humanitarian aid ecosystem,” said Olam CEO Dyonna Ginsburg, underscoring why Jewish organizations are stepping up
in moments like these.
~~~~~
Good Deeds, Stronger Bonds. On
[link removed]
Good Deeds Day, thousands of Israelis united for some 8,000 volunteer activities across the country, with many efforts focused on supporting IDF troops, war-affected families and rebuilding efforts. Founded by Shari Arison in 2007, this initiative saw volunteers renovate rocket-hit areas, donate food for reservists and bereaved families and host community-building events. Participants also engaged in beach cleanups, disability support, and PTSD relief efforts, demonstrating resilience and unity in the face of ongoing conflict. The global event extended to dozens of other countries, spreading the message that acts of kindness can bring people together, even in difficult times.
(Women attending Good Deeds Day event in Yavne, Israel on March 18, 2025 | SOURCE: courtesy of Roach Tova.)
🎙 Podcast
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Chai-er EdTM, ADL’s campus podcast, hosted by activist and former student leader Luda Isakharov, uncovers the realities of Jewish life on campus — the challenges, the victories and the unshakable resilience of Jewish students confronting hate head-on.
🎧
[link removed]
Tune in weekly and be part of the conversation.
~~~~~
Mazel Talk: Leadership in Action – Sara Weinstein – University of Maryland
Whether it is her passion for student government, leading the fight against BDS, or testifying before government, Sara’s story of being the change she wants to see, is one we all can learn from.
[link removed]
Listen HERE
4. 📣 Info and Action:
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Not on My Campus
-
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Campus Community Advocacy Resources — From social media shares to letter writing campaigns, ADL has clear steps for you to take action and effect change on college campuses.
-
[link removed]
K-12 Advocacy Resources — Tools and knowledge to foster and advocate for a safe, inclusive and equitable school environment for all.
-
[link removed]
University Faculty and Staff — Support for impacted faculty and staff, guidance on how to discuss what constitutes antisemitism and anti-Zionism and how to provide help to students and colleagues.
-
[link removed]
University Administration — Guidance & Best Practices for making campuses safer and more inclusive.
-
[link removed]
Campus Antisemitism Report Card — See the grades of 135 universities, the current state of antisemitism on campus and how colleges and universities are responding.
-
[link removed]
Chai-er Ed Podcast — ADL’s campus podcast, brings you firsthand stories from Jewish students navigating today’s college campuses.
-
[link removed]
General Campus Resources — ADL Backgrounders, Educational Programming, Research and Analysis and more.
-
[link removed]
Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL) — College or university students, professors, or employees who want to report campus incidents of antisemitic discrimination, intimidation, harassment, vandalism or violence that may necessitate legal action can report to CALL for legal support.
-
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K-12 Antisemitism Legal Line — Parents and other interested adults in California, Massachusetts and New York can report incidents of antisemitic discrimination, intimidation, harassment, vandalism or violence occurring in K-12 schools to the K-12 Antisemitism Legal Line.
-
[link removed]
Report an Antisemitic Incident.
Do you have something to share with us? Please email us at
mailto:campus@adl.org
campus@adl.org with any suggestions, questions, photos or videos.
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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,
[link removed]
sign up here.
1. 📰 Top Stories
ADL CEO. In a new op-ed, ADL CEO
[link removed]
Jonathan Greenblatt urges the country to protect Jewish students from rising campus antisemitism while upholding core constitutional values. Greenblatt praises recent federal steps to address unlawful antisemitism but raises concerns over opaque enforcement practices, including the detention and deportation of student visa holders without clear charges. “There’s a substantial difference between expressing controversial political views and engaging in conduct that deprives others of their civil rights. This distinction must guide enforcement actions,” he writes. Greenblatt urges policymakers to resist false choices: “We can protect the civil liberties of Jewish
students even as we preserve the civil liberties of those who protest, harass or attack them — because they are innocent until proven guilty.”
~~~~~
Pitt. The University of Pittsburgh has
[link removed]
suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) following violations of university conduct policies. The suspension, issued March 18, stems from a disruptive December anti-Israel “study-in” protest and improper communications with a disciplinary board. In the letter announcing the suspension, Associate Director of Student Conduct Jamey Mentzer writes that SJP “improperly engaged in communications to members of the Conduct Hearing Board during their deliberations" after the initial disciplinary hearing. SJP is barred from holding events or using campus resources while under suspension. Pitt’s SJP joins chapters at
[link removed]
other schools — including Michigan, Tufts, UCLA and Rutgers — that have been suspended in recent months.
~~~~~
Princeton. The federal government suspended dozens of research grants to Princeton University as part of an ongoing investigation into antisemitism on campus, according to the White House and the Department of Education. The investigation was triggered by a complaint that cited anti-Israel chants at campus rallies as contributing to an antisemitic environment.
[link removed]
Reactions among Jewish campus leaders have been mixed.
~~~~~
Harvard. The Trump administration is reviewing nearly $9 billion in federal contracts and grants to Harvard, citing the university’s failure to sufficiently address antisemitism on campus. Officials pointed to “
[link removed]
institutionalized antisemitism ” and warned that Harvard’s federal funding could be halted unless further action is taken. Harvard President Alan Garber pushed back, highlighting Harvard’s adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and warning that cuts could jeopardize critical research. This move follows a similar federal investigation into Columbia University, signaling broader scrutiny of elite institutions regarding their handling of campus antisemitism. ADL has consistently called for robust protections for Jewish students, but also cautions that such accountability must not come at the expense of education or open inquiry.
~~~~~
Northwestern. Northwestern University
[link removed]
reported an 88% drop in antisemitism-related complaints from November 2023 to November 2024, following last year’s wave of anti-Israel protests and encampments. Northwestern’s progress report acknowledges that the university was “not prepared for the antisemitism that occurred last year,” but that these concerns led to changes in policies and disciplinary actions. University President Michael Schill vowed that “doing all I can to protect our Jewish students from antisemitism is among the most basic of my responsibilities as Northwestern’s president.” ADL Midwest region praised Northwestern for taking “
[link removed]
meaningful action, ” citing its efforts to create a safer campus environment through “improved policies and protocols.”
~~~~~
Berkeley. A federal judge ruled that the University of California regents must face claims that UC Berkeley
[link removed]
failed to protect Jewish students and enforce antidiscrimination policies after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. The lawsuit, filed by the Brandeis Center and Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education, alleges Berkeley became a hub of antisemitism — citing violent attacks, threats against Jewish students and exclusionary policies including some speaker requirements by student organizations affiliated with Berkeley Law that required speakers to disavow Zionism. U.S. District Judge James Donato allowed claims under the Civil Rights Act and Equal Protection Clause to proceed, writing that the university was “deliberately indifferent” to the hostile environment.
~~~~~
Kent State. Israeli Defense Force soldiers visited Kent State University this week as part of the “
[link removed]
Triggered: From Combat to Campus ” tour, hosted by Students Supporting Israel (SSI). The event was disrupted by protestors who accused the soldiers of war crimes and attempted to shout down the speakers. Despite these interruptions and multiple removals by police, the soldiers shared personal stories from their military service, including firsthand accounts of the October 7 Hamas attack. Still, SSI VP Sophia Witt was dismayed at the dialogue she encountered during the event. “I came in here, and I was called an animal, I was called a baby killer… None of us are celebrating the death of anyone. To kind of be shouted at or dehumanized as an individual, I don’t think
anyone deserves that.” SSI leadership emphasized that the event aimed to counter misinformation and connect students with peers from Israel.
2. 🏆 Campus Champions
Hearing Voices. Survivors of Hamas’s 10/7 terror attacks are coming to several U.S. universities as part of a
[link removed]
“Voices of October 7th” tour organized by Noa Tishby, who was formerly Israel’s special envoy to combat antisemitism and is now a prominent voice in “Jinstagram” (Jewish Instagram.) Most of the tour stops are hosted by the local university’s Hillel, and each one seeks to give college students a way to connect directly with Israelis who went through terror. Speakers include a former hostage and a survivor of the attack on the Nova Festival. “We wanted to make it real,” Tishby said, “in the same way that when you talk to a Holocaust survivor, it becomes real for you.”
(Source: Noa Tishby | Instagram)
~~~~~
Being Pro-Israel On Campus Today. What does it mean to be “pro-Israel” as a young American Jew today? In a moment of rising antisemitism and growing campus hostility, five thoughtful voices — from Harvard to California campuses — reflect in this
[link removed]
new piece. For Harvard senior Thomas Harris, the Oct. 7 attacks made being pro-Israel “super important… to move it front of mind.” Amanda P., a University of California student, says: “There’s a lot of stigma in the U.S. around being a Zionist… People think it means you’re anti-Palestinian and that you support everything the Israeli government is doing. That’s not the case.” For Zahava Feldstein, a former PhD student at Stanford, it’s about navigating the tension between Jewish identity and academic culture. Still, all agree: this moment demands moral clarity, compassion and the courage to speak.
3. 💪✡️ Am Yisrael Chai
Repairing the World. In the wake of Myanmar’s
[link removed]
devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that claimed over 2,000 lives, Jewish and Israeli organizations are among the first to respond. The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and IsraAID are providing urgent aid—including clean water, medical aid and sanitation — while SmartAID is deploying search-and-rescue teams and setting up power and WiFi infrastructure. The crisis has prompted Myanmar’s government to request international aid for the first time in years. “There are tectonic changes happening in the larger international development and humanitarian aid ecosystem,” said Olam CEO Dyonna Ginsburg, underscoring why Jewish organizations are stepping up
in moments like these.
~~~~~
Good Deeds, Stronger Bonds. On
[link removed]
Good Deeds Day, thousands of Israelis united for some 8,000 volunteer activities across the country, with many efforts focused on supporting IDF troops, war-affected families and rebuilding efforts. Founded by Shari Arison in 2007, this initiative saw volunteers renovate rocket-hit areas, donate food for reservists and bereaved families and host community-building events. Participants also engaged in beach cleanups, disability support, and PTSD relief efforts, demonstrating resilience and unity in the face of ongoing conflict. The global event extended to dozens of other countries, spreading the message that acts of kindness can bring people together, even in difficult times.
(Women attending Good Deeds Day event in Yavne, Israel on March 18, 2025 | SOURCE: courtesy of Roach Tova.)
🎙 Podcast
[link removed]
Chai-er EdTM, ADL’s campus podcast, hosted by activist and former student leader Luda Isakharov, uncovers the realities of Jewish life on campus — the challenges, the victories and the unshakable resilience of Jewish students confronting hate head-on.
🎧
[link removed]
Tune in weekly and be part of the conversation.
~~~~~
Mazel Talk: Leadership in Action – Sara Weinstein – University of Maryland
Whether it is her passion for student government, leading the fight against BDS, or testifying before government, Sara’s story of being the change she wants to see, is one we all can learn from.
[link removed]
Listen HERE
4. 📣 Info and Action:
[link removed]
Not on My Campus
-
[link removed]
Campus Community Advocacy Resources — From social media shares to letter writing campaigns, ADL has clear steps for you to take action and effect change on college campuses.
-
[link removed]
K-12 Advocacy Resources — Tools and knowledge to foster and advocate for a safe, inclusive and equitable school environment for all.
-
[link removed]
University Faculty and Staff — Support for impacted faculty and staff, guidance on how to discuss what constitutes antisemitism and anti-Zionism and how to provide help to students and colleagues.
-
[link removed]
University Administration — Guidance & Best Practices for making campuses safer and more inclusive.
-
[link removed]
Campus Antisemitism Report Card — See the grades of 135 universities, the current state of antisemitism on campus and how colleges and universities are responding.
-
[link removed]
Chai-er Ed Podcast — ADL’s campus podcast, brings you firsthand stories from Jewish students navigating today’s college campuses.
-
[link removed]
General Campus Resources — ADL Backgrounders, Educational Programming, Research and Analysis and more.
-
[link removed]
Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL) — College or university students, professors, or employees who want to report campus incidents of antisemitic discrimination, intimidation, harassment, vandalism or violence that may necessitate legal action can report to CALL for legal support.
-
[link removed]
K-12 Antisemitism Legal Line — Parents and other interested adults in California, Massachusetts and New York can report incidents of antisemitic discrimination, intimidation, harassment, vandalism or violence occurring in K-12 schools to the K-12 Antisemitism Legal Line.
-
[link removed]
Report an Antisemitic Incident.
Do you have something to share with us? Please email us at
mailto:campus@adl.org
campus@adl.org with any suggestions, questions, photos or videos.
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Support Our Work
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Subscribe to Our Newsletters
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Read Our Blog and Follow Us
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