In Trump's war against campus antisemitism, hate the tactics but don't ignore the problem

In Trump's war against campus antisemitism, hate the tactics but don't ignore the problem

There are good reasons to critique President Donald Trump’s crackdown on universities as part of a purported effort to fight antisemitism. But too many have taken that critique too far, and dismissed concerns about a spike in campus antisemitism as nothing more than a partisan maneuver. Jewish students have legitimate, data-supported fears in this domain — ones that we ignore at our peril. “The large-scale characterization of American campuses a…

Harvard President Admits Trump Right About Antisemitism on Campus

Harvard University President Alan Garber issued a letter admitting that President Donald Trump was right about antisemitism on the campus.

From the Desk of Adam Lehman: Building Stronger Campuses for Jewish Students and All Students - Hillel International

News From the Desk of Adam Lehman: Building Stronger Campuses for Jewish Students and All Students Author Adam Lehman Date April 2, 2025 Friends, As we turn to the spring, this weekend’s Final Four, Passover, and commencement season; antisemitism on campus remains a focal point, both in terms of aggressive federal government action, and in the news. While we are not experts on immigration law or the many other le…

Cracking down on campus hate: universities under investigation for antisemitism

The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has warned 60 colleges and universities that they could face penalties if they don’t follow Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which ensures that Jewish students have equal access to education and campus resources without discrimination or harassment. However, despite these protections, many Jewish students still experience exclusion. The rise in antisemitic inciden…

Harvard President Admits Trump Right About Antisemitism on Campus – altnews.org

Harvard University President Alan Garber published a letter to the community on Monday night admitting that President Donald Trump was

Harvard President Admits Trump Is Right: 'I Have Experienced Antisemitism Directly'

Harvard University President Alan Garber published a letter to the community on Monday night admitting that President Donald Trump was right about the pervasiveness of antisemitism on the university’s campus, stating he had “experienced antisemitism directly.” Garber’s acknowledgment of antisemitism being present on campus came in a letter to the Harvard community in which he... The post Harvard President Admits Trump Is Right: ‘I Have Experienc…