Jewish students

Jewish students join 'Nonnegotiable' campaign against El-Sayed over antisemitism, safety concerns

The students stated that they feel disappointed by their options in the Michigan Senate race.

|ByALEX CARSON
Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.
Mezuzah, Design: Ayelet Ein Vered.

Mezuzahs smashed at Wilfrid Laurier University campus during Rosh Hashanah

Jewish students returned to campus at Wilfrid Laurier University after celebrating Rosh Hashanah to find their mezuzahs smashed and torn down.

|ByALEX CARSON
Unused desks are seen in an empty elementary school classroom during a period of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) at Hazelwood Elementary School on January 11, 2022 ; illustrative

Coalition of US Jewish orgs. releases ‘Jewish Students Bill of Rights’ to combat K-12 antisemitism

Five major Jewish groups launched a six-point plan calling on schools to combat antisemitism and protect Jewish students.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Participants in the 9th SSI National Conference at Florida Atlantic University

Building Israel’s campus ambassadors

For more than a decade, Students Supporting Israel has been training students to advocate for the Jewish state. Founder Ilan Sinelnikov discusses the challenges facing campuses today

|ByALAN ROSENBAUM, IN COOPERATION WITH STUDENTS SUPPORTING ISRAEL

Aish creates online community to support Jewish college students against antisemitism

UAA is an online community for Jewish students and young professionals that provides a dedicated safe space for support and community-building

JANUARY 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
New Online Community “Safe Space” to Aid North American College Students in Uniting Against Antisemitism.

Grapevine January 15, 2025: In their own words

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JANUARY 15, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
EYAL BEN SIMON (left) and Benny Gabbay.

Royal College of Art accused of allowing intimidation of Jewish, Israeli students

RCA students said that an Israeli flag was removed from a studio and thrown to the floor, despite that Palestinian flags and symbols were displayed nearby.

DECEMBER 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A person steps on a placard depicting an Israeli flag as demonstrators protest against Israel and in support of Palestinians, during a demonstration to mark 100 days since the start of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in front of the Egypt Journalists Syn

Swastika sent to Jewish students, labelled non-hate crime by UK police

The Cambridgeshire police deemed the act not offensive enough to be a crime and labeled it a non-crime hate incident (NCHI).

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Swastika on a wall (illustrative)

Jewish student wearing Star of David attacked by group in Pittsburgh

"Despicable hatred runs rampant on Pitt's campus," Pitt's Chabad rabbi wrote on Instagram after the attack.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
A police car

JForce and Magen Herut: The Jewish safety patrols protecting Toronto

“We’re not here to fight people,” Osuji said, "We’re here to protect. If we see kids attacked, that might play out a little different."

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
Members of JForce and Magen Herut Canada at the University of Toronto pro-Palestine protest, Friday 6th 2024

Jews fear showing identity amid spike in antisemitism on US college campuses - study

According to an ACF survey, a large number of Jewish college students in the US feel unsafe, with many experiencing physical threats and antisemitic comments on campuses.

AUGUST 28, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Law enforcement officers detain a demonstrator, as they clear out the protest encampment in support of Palestinians at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Los Angeles, California, US, May 2, 2024.

Hillel and SCN launch new campus security initiative to protect Jewish students

In response to campus security issues, Hillel and SCN launched Operation Secure Our Campuses, offering real-time support and safety training for Jewish students.

AUGUST 27, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN, MICHAEL STARR
Pro-Palestine protesters march past a Star of David made of Israeli flags on Columbia University campus, during a march in support of a protest encampment supporting Palestinians in New York City, U.S., April 29, 2024.

UCLA ordered by court to develop plan to protect Jewish students

“UCLA tried to force me to choose between being a student or being a Jew,” a third year law student said.

JULY 31, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
PROTESTERS ATTEND a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, at UCLA in Los Angeles, in April 2024.

Top Christian universities condemn campus antisemitism and pledge safe haven for Jewish students

Two major Christian universities condemned campus antisemitism and promised safety for Jewish students, condemning hate and violence on campuses.

JULY 24, 2024ByRIKKI ZAGELBAUM
A counter protester waves an Israeli flag as students rally on Columbia University campus at a protest encampment in support of Palestinians in New York City, US, April 29, 2024.