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Welcome to ADL’s Campus Alert: for the latest news, analysis and resources that affect students so you can stay informed and make your voice heard.
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Dear Readers. We wish you and yours the best during the holidays. ADL's Campus Alert will be on a short break during the coming weeks while schools are closed; we will send you special alerts if needed in the meantime, and will resume publishing in mid-January.
Before You Read Today's Campus Alert... The incidents you see below reflect the urgent need for ADL's work — tracking campus antisemitism, holding universities and K-12 schools accountable, providing resources and protecting Jewish students. This work is powered by supporters like you. Your year-end gift to ADL is vital as we fight hate on campus and around the world, and starting today, every gift is DOUBLED to fuel ADL's fight against antisemitism.
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📰 Top Stories
Mourning the Australia Attack Victims. Resolve and remembrance are the words of the day on many campuses after the heartbreaking killings in Sydney. At Texas A&M, for example, where the son of the school’s Chabad rabbi was among those wounded in the Australia attack, a
[link removed]
Hanukkah candle lighting will honor the lives of those killed and injured. Similarly, at Cal Berkeley, the
[link removed]
Chabad Hanukkah gathering was a blend of celebration and mourning. As one student movingly said at the ceremony, “It’s a hard event to be at because it’s … celebrating so much light, and also so much light was snuffed out last night.” At Yale University, the holiday observance similarly included a memorial to the victims. Yale also
[link removed]
announced extra security in light of the shootings in Australia and at Brown University: “Out of an abundance of caution, Yale Public Safety is providing increased, high visibility security coverage on campus throughout the examination period and Chanukah celebrations.”
Berkeley’s Hanukkah event. (Source: The Daily Californian)
~~~~~
Washington. A House Education and Workforce Committee
[link removed]
investigation into antisemitism at the American Psychological Association (APA) follows months of mounting concerns - many brought into the open by ADL’s
[link removed]
Academic Association Integrity Index. The Index spotlighted deep, systemic failures at the APA and other professional associations, exposing a reported pattern of inaction: ignored complaints, hostile climates and silence from leadership. Lawmakers are asking the same questions ADL raised: why Jewish members reported harassment, why complaints went unanswered and why a major accrediting body allowed this hate to fester. The investigation underscores the growing impact of ADL’s work in promoting accountability where institutions have long looked away.
DEEPER: Dive into ADL’s
[link removed]
Academic Association Integrity Index and review our
[link removed]
pathway for improvement for professional academic associations.
~~~~~
Brown. As Hanukkah began, dozens of students
[link removed]
gathered to light the first candle under falling snow - and the weight of grief. The menorah lighting took place just a day after a mass shooting in a packed economics class left two students dead, nine injured and the campus reeling. Led by Brown University’s Hillel and Chabad, students shielded their flames and one another, choosing ritual and togetherness in the aftermath of trauma. With fear still raw and questions unanswered, the moment captured something quiet but resolute: even after violence, students came together to create light, safety and solidarity when they needed it most.
~~~~~
Oberlin. Jews for Palestine want to rebrand as the OberlinAnti-Zionist Jewish Collective - but student members of the group say the administration told them that the “anti-Zionist” label might violate the school’s open membership policy and trigger a federal Title VI complaint. The administration reportedly told students that no club can use “anti” in its name as it is generally considered discriminatory. But Oberlin College J4P members say it’s not about policy, it’s about
[link removed]
which forms of Jewish identity schools are willing to recognize. For now, the name remains in bureaucratic purgatory. But to quote the Bard: a rose by any other name would smell as sweet - but a Jewish student group labeled “anti-Zionist” might smell like legal trouble.
~~~~~
Harvard. While there has been no official explanation for why Harvard University is
[link removed]
replacing Mary T. Bassett , the head of its public health school, it seems unlikely that she will be missed by those concerned about anti-Israel bias. Bassett’s tenure drew scrutiny from Harvard’s
[link removed]
task force on antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias for having programs and speakers that “rarely presented Israeli points of view except those of the state’s harshest critics.” For more data on campus bias, dig into ADL and AEN’s
[link removed]
‘Faculty Under Fire’ report which revealed that 73.2% of surveyed faculty observed anti-Jewish activities or statements from faculty, administrators or staff.
DEEPER. Need support in pushing back against campus bias? Join the
[link removed]
ADL University Staff Action Network, which supports and connects staff across higher education.
~~~~~
NYU. Swastikas, slurs and antisemitic, anti-Black, and anti-Indian graffiti were found in a Dibner Library study room,
[link removed]
now under investigation as a hate crime by NYPD and Campus Safety. It’s NYU’s third antisemitic hate crime probe this semester. Campus Safety has promised that any students responsible will face “the full weight” of university discipline. The graffiti didn’t just target Jewish students. Black, Indian and Hindu communities were also in the crosshairs, prompting a moment of united outrage. In past incidents, NYU’s administration has acted decisively and publicly to address antisemitism, and we trust this investigation will be handled with the same seriousness, transparency and follow-through. One thing is for sure: libraries are for learning, not hate.
Let’s keep it that way.
DEEPER: To hear NYU's Title VI Coordinator discuss the best practices that are central to effective Title VI compliance, watch this ADL
[link removed]
webinar.
~~~~~
American University. AU Hillel has been
[link removed]
honored with Hillel International’s 2025 Innovation Award for its leadership in the university’s Unity Meal program — a campus-wide effort to bring people together during a moment of deep division. On October 7, 2024, more than 300 students, faculty and staff gathered on the quad to mark the anniversary of the 10/7 attacks and to recommit to shared community. Recognized at Hillel International’s Global Assembly, the program stood out for fostering dialogue across differences while addressing real pain and tension. University leaders credited the initiative with strengthening campus climate, with President Alger noting that one of AU's greatest strengths is being "a
community made up of many different backgrounds, lived experiences, perspectives, opinions and ideas."
🏆 Campus Champions
Fear Strikes Out. “Every time I walk into a society event, speak openly, or just wear my identity without apology, I take back a little of what hate tried to steal.”
[link removed]
Moving words from Alena Rakitina, a Jewish student leader at the University of Exeter in the UK, who was initially daunted by the hostility and fear she felt on campus especially as ripples spread after the deadly Manchester attack on Yom Kippur. Since then, Rakitina has seen some of her fellow Jewish students opt to keep a low profile. The same campus climate has made her more determined to show up and speak up so that, as she said, “fear doesn’t get the last word.”
~~~~~
On The Front Lines. After 10/7, three Jewish high schoolers, Josh Resnick (NJ), Anna Toledano (FL), and Amollia Antine (NY), didn’t wait for leadership. They
[link removed]
became the leaders they needed. Josh put on a kippah and stood tall, even when classmates and teachers pushed back. Anna kept her Zionist identity online despite brutal messages and lost friendships. Amollia organized peers and built joyful Jewish spaces when her community needed it most. None of them asked for this moment. But each answered it with courage, conviction and clarity. Josh for example never considered backing down: “If I hide who I am, they win. I’m not letting them win. The kippah stays.” As Jewish students face down unprecedented hate, these teens are doing more than speaking up - they’re shaping what pride, peoplehood and action look like today.
[link removed]
Game Changers — Faith, Family and Football: A Conversation with Geoff and Lee Schwartz
[link removed]
Register now for an inspiring and timely conversation about Jewish resilience in the face of hate. Following the weekend’s deadly antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, former NFL player Geoff Schwartz and his father Lee join ADL to discuss what it means to stay visible, proud and strong as Jews - even in spaces where you're one of the few. Geoff and his brother Mitchell were the first Jewish siblings in the NFL since the 1920s. Tonight, Geoff and Lee will share their family's story of navigating Jewish identity in professional sports, responding to antisemitism and making tough choices about faith and family. We'll close by lighting Hanukkah candles together.
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
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REGISTER NOW for this free online event.
📣 Info and Action
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Campus Community Advocacy Toolkit — From incident reporting and educational resources to letter-writing campaigns and Know Your Rights factsheets, ADL has clear steps for you to take action and effect change on college campuses.
-
[link removed]
University Administration — Guidance and 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]
General Campus Resources — ADL Backgrounders, Educational Programming, Research and Analysis and more.
-
[link removed]
ADL Legal Action Network — Anyone over 18 can report incidents of antisemitism to ADL for our network of law firms nationwide.
-
[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]
K-12 Advocacy Resources for Independent Schools — Additional resources for members of independent K-12 school communities.
-
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Report an Antisemitic Incident.
Do you have something to share with us? Please email us at
mailto:[email protected]
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Welcome to ADL’s Campus Alert: for the latest news, analysis and resources that affect students so you can stay informed and make your voice heard.
[link removed]
Report antisemitic incidents you've experienced to ADL.
If you want to subscribe,
[link removed]
sign up here.
Dear Readers. We wish you and yours the best during the holidays. ADL's Campus Alert will be on a short break during the coming weeks while schools are closed; we will send you special alerts if needed in the meantime, and will resume publishing in mid-January.
Before You Read Today's Campus Alert... The incidents you see below reflect the urgent need for ADL's work — tracking campus antisemitism, holding universities and K-12 schools accountable, providing resources and protecting Jewish students. This work is powered by supporters like you. Your year-end gift to ADL is vital as we fight hate on campus and around the world, and starting today, every gift is DOUBLED to fuel ADL's fight against antisemitism.
👉
[link removed]
Give now and double your impact .
📰 Top Stories
Mourning the Australia Attack Victims. Resolve and remembrance are the words of the day on many campuses after the heartbreaking killings in Sydney. At Texas A&M, for example, where the son of the school’s Chabad rabbi was among those wounded in the Australia attack, a
[link removed]
Hanukkah candle lighting will honor the lives of those killed and injured. Similarly, at Cal Berkeley, the
[link removed]
Chabad Hanukkah gathering was a blend of celebration and mourning. As one student movingly said at the ceremony, “It’s a hard event to be at because it’s … celebrating so much light, and also so much light was snuffed out last night.” At Yale University, the holiday observance similarly included a memorial to the victims. Yale also
[link removed]
announced extra security in light of the shootings in Australia and at Brown University: “Out of an abundance of caution, Yale Public Safety is providing increased, high visibility security coverage on campus throughout the examination period and Chanukah celebrations.”
Berkeley’s Hanukkah event. (Source: The Daily Californian)
~~~~~
Washington. A House Education and Workforce Committee
[link removed]
investigation into antisemitism at the American Psychological Association (APA) follows months of mounting concerns - many brought into the open by ADL’s
[link removed]
Academic Association Integrity Index. The Index spotlighted deep, systemic failures at the APA and other professional associations, exposing a reported pattern of inaction: ignored complaints, hostile climates and silence from leadership. Lawmakers are asking the same questions ADL raised: why Jewish members reported harassment, why complaints went unanswered and why a major accrediting body allowed this hate to fester. The investigation underscores the growing impact of ADL’s work in promoting accountability where institutions have long looked away.
DEEPER: Dive into ADL’s
[link removed]
Academic Association Integrity Index and review our
[link removed]
pathway for improvement for professional academic associations.
~~~~~
Brown. As Hanukkah began, dozens of students
[link removed]
gathered to light the first candle under falling snow - and the weight of grief. The menorah lighting took place just a day after a mass shooting in a packed economics class left two students dead, nine injured and the campus reeling. Led by Brown University’s Hillel and Chabad, students shielded their flames and one another, choosing ritual and togetherness in the aftermath of trauma. With fear still raw and questions unanswered, the moment captured something quiet but resolute: even after violence, students came together to create light, safety and solidarity when they needed it most.
~~~~~
Oberlin. Jews for Palestine want to rebrand as the OberlinAnti-Zionist Jewish Collective - but student members of the group say the administration told them that the “anti-Zionist” label might violate the school’s open membership policy and trigger a federal Title VI complaint. The administration reportedly told students that no club can use “anti” in its name as it is generally considered discriminatory. But Oberlin College J4P members say it’s not about policy, it’s about
[link removed]
which forms of Jewish identity schools are willing to recognize. For now, the name remains in bureaucratic purgatory. But to quote the Bard: a rose by any other name would smell as sweet - but a Jewish student group labeled “anti-Zionist” might smell like legal trouble.
~~~~~
Harvard. While there has been no official explanation for why Harvard University is
[link removed]
replacing Mary T. Bassett , the head of its public health school, it seems unlikely that she will be missed by those concerned about anti-Israel bias. Bassett’s tenure drew scrutiny from Harvard’s
[link removed]
task force on antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias for having programs and speakers that “rarely presented Israeli points of view except those of the state’s harshest critics.” For more data on campus bias, dig into ADL and AEN’s
[link removed]
‘Faculty Under Fire’ report which revealed that 73.2% of surveyed faculty observed anti-Jewish activities or statements from faculty, administrators or staff.
DEEPER. Need support in pushing back against campus bias? Join the
[link removed]
ADL University Staff Action Network, which supports and connects staff across higher education.
~~~~~
NYU. Swastikas, slurs and antisemitic, anti-Black, and anti-Indian graffiti were found in a Dibner Library study room,
[link removed]
now under investigation as a hate crime by NYPD and Campus Safety. It’s NYU’s third antisemitic hate crime probe this semester. Campus Safety has promised that any students responsible will face “the full weight” of university discipline. The graffiti didn’t just target Jewish students. Black, Indian and Hindu communities were also in the crosshairs, prompting a moment of united outrage. In past incidents, NYU’s administration has acted decisively and publicly to address antisemitism, and we trust this investigation will be handled with the same seriousness, transparency and follow-through. One thing is for sure: libraries are for learning, not hate.
Let’s keep it that way.
DEEPER: To hear NYU's Title VI Coordinator discuss the best practices that are central to effective Title VI compliance, watch this ADL
[link removed]
webinar.
~~~~~
American University. AU Hillel has been
[link removed]
honored with Hillel International’s 2025 Innovation Award for its leadership in the university’s Unity Meal program — a campus-wide effort to bring people together during a moment of deep division. On October 7, 2024, more than 300 students, faculty and staff gathered on the quad to mark the anniversary of the 10/7 attacks and to recommit to shared community. Recognized at Hillel International’s Global Assembly, the program stood out for fostering dialogue across differences while addressing real pain and tension. University leaders credited the initiative with strengthening campus climate, with President Alger noting that one of AU's greatest strengths is being "a
community made up of many different backgrounds, lived experiences, perspectives, opinions and ideas."
🏆 Campus Champions
Fear Strikes Out. “Every time I walk into a society event, speak openly, or just wear my identity without apology, I take back a little of what hate tried to steal.”
[link removed]
Moving words from Alena Rakitina, a Jewish student leader at the University of Exeter in the UK, who was initially daunted by the hostility and fear she felt on campus especially as ripples spread after the deadly Manchester attack on Yom Kippur. Since then, Rakitina has seen some of her fellow Jewish students opt to keep a low profile. The same campus climate has made her more determined to show up and speak up so that, as she said, “fear doesn’t get the last word.”
~~~~~
On The Front Lines. After 10/7, three Jewish high schoolers, Josh Resnick (NJ), Anna Toledano (FL), and Amollia Antine (NY), didn’t wait for leadership. They
[link removed]
became the leaders they needed. Josh put on a kippah and stood tall, even when classmates and teachers pushed back. Anna kept her Zionist identity online despite brutal messages and lost friendships. Amollia organized peers and built joyful Jewish spaces when her community needed it most. None of them asked for this moment. But each answered it with courage, conviction and clarity. Josh for example never considered backing down: “If I hide who I am, they win. I’m not letting them win. The kippah stays.” As Jewish students face down unprecedented hate, these teens are doing more than speaking up - they’re shaping what pride, peoplehood and action look like today.
[link removed]
Game Changers — Faith, Family and Football: A Conversation with Geoff and Lee Schwartz
[link removed]
Register now for an inspiring and timely conversation about Jewish resilience in the face of hate. Following the weekend’s deadly antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, former NFL player Geoff Schwartz and his father Lee join ADL to discuss what it means to stay visible, proud and strong as Jews - even in spaces where you're one of the few. Geoff and his brother Mitchell were the first Jewish siblings in the NFL since the 1920s. Tonight, Geoff and Lee will share their family's story of navigating Jewish identity in professional sports, responding to antisemitism and making tough choices about faith and family. We'll close by lighting Hanukkah candles together.
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
👉
[link removed]
REGISTER NOW for this free online event.
📣 Info and Action
-
[link removed]
Campus Community Advocacy Toolkit — From incident reporting and educational resources to letter-writing campaigns and Know Your Rights factsheets, ADL has clear steps for you to take action and effect change on college campuses.
-
[link removed]
University Administration — Guidance and 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]
General Campus Resources — ADL Backgrounders, Educational Programming, Research and Analysis and more.
-
[link removed]
ADL Legal Action Network — Anyone over 18 can report incidents of antisemitism to ADL for our network of law firms nationwide.
-
[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]
K-12 Advocacy Resources for Independent Schools — Additional resources for members of independent K-12 school communities.
-
[link removed]
Report an Antisemitic Incident.
Do you have something to share with us? Please email us at
mailto:[email protected]
[email protected] with any suggestions, questions, photos or videos.
[link removed]
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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