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| Subject | 🚨 Campus Crisis Alert |
| Date | April 10, 2025 4:04 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
Funding Freeze. The Trump administration has
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frozen over $1.8 billion in federal funding to Cornell and Northwestern as part of its broader investigation into alleged civil rights violations and campus antisemitism. The move follows warnings from the Department of Education that universities must protect Jewish students' access to campus life or face consequences. Cornell said it received over 75 stop-work orders from the Department of Defense tied to national security research. “We are actively seeking information from federal officials to learn more about the basis for these decisions,” said Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff. Northwestern said it had not yet been formally notified. The funding freezes follow similar
actions against Columbia and Harvard.
~~~~~
Princeton. Princeton University is
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investigating a series of disruptions during a visit by former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Anti-Israel protesters interrupted his discussion and set off a fire alarm. Countering the chaos, Bennett joined members of his audience in a pro-Israel singalong. Bennett, who is on a U.S. college tour, was invited by Princeton's Center for Jewish Life and other university groups. Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber condemned the antisemitic language used by demonstrators and expressed regret over the event's disruptions, promising disciplinary action. The university is one of many under scrutiny from the Trump administration over its handling of campus antisemitism.
(Former PM Bennett sings with supporters. Source: Hope Perry/Princeton Alumni Weekly)
~~~~~
Georgetown. The Georgetown University Student Association is pushing out an
[link removed]
anti-Israel referendum and has bypassed its own procedures in order to do so. The
[link removed]
BDS resolution, which would indicate student support for divesting from companies and academic institutions with Israel connections, would have no binding effect on the university administration. The timing itself is problematic, since the student government plans to hold the vote next week. As
[link removed]
ADL asserted: "holding the vote during Passover, when many Jewish students cannot fully participate and voice their concerns, is highly problematic, exclusionary, and unacceptable."
[link removed]
Student Senator John DiPierri, who voted against the referendum’s introduction, added: “Every single rule related to our procedure was broken…. We should not be weighing in on political issues. I don’t know why our student government wants to pick a fight, but it’s not a fight that I want to be a part of.”
~~~~~
Brandeis. The Hillel at Brandeis University held
[link removed]
celebratory Shabbat services and other experiences across campuses last weekend that drew hundreds of participants, including current and admitted students and families. Hillel’s Rabbi Seth Winberg noted that while a group of anti-Israel protesters surfaced during the celebration, the Shabbat participants “brought light, and joy and hope.” Aspects of the protest were condemned by the school’s Interim President Arthur Levine, who criticized masked protesters who were not part of the Brandeis community, and warned that “students who invited the trespassers to protest on campus will face disciplinary proceedings.” Some of the protesters
[link removed]
briefly blocked a road at a campus entrance until cleared away by police.
(Brandeis Shabbat celebration. Source: Brandeis Hillel | Facebook)
~~~~~
Rider. Rider University is
[link removed]
investigating two recent antisemitic incidents including the carving of swastikas into a Jewish student’s dorm door, and the placing of an ‘RSVP’ message to a campus Passover Seder event using the name “Hitler.” In response, university President Gregory Dell’Omo condemned the acts as “shocking, painful and absolutely unacceptable,” and said that additional security measures have been put in place. Hillel president Ethan Handelman emphasized the importance of solidarity and Jewish visibility. These incidents follow a January episode in which a faculty member was disciplined for making a gesture resembling a Nazi salute.
~~~~~
Northeastern. A planned speech at Northeastern University by an anti-Israel academic
[link removed]
has been cancelled. That step came after the university asked for a list of registrants for the event, which was being sponsored by the Jewish Law Students Advocating for Justice group at Northeastern; the group describes itself as law students who “are in full support of Palestinian liberation.” The university asserts that the law student group had not gone through proper protocols, and that it is “standard practice to ask for a list of attendees at these and other related events.”
2. 🏆 Campus Champions
Hiding Husky Pride and a Star of David. Marni Merritt, a senior at the University of Washington,
[link removed]
shares her experience as a Jewish student on campus since the 10/7 attacks, describing a shift from school pride to isolation and fear. She recounts feeling unsafe and unsupported by both peers and the administration in the wake of rising antisemitism. Merritt highlights incidents of discrimination, including a professor’s controversial comparison of Hamas to American slave revolts. Despite some recent improvements, Merritt and other Jewish students feel that change has been slow in coming, and she calls for more support.
~~~~~
Survived to Tell. A group of
[link removed]
Israelis from Druze, Christian and Jewish communities visited the University of Melbourne, where they shared their personal stories at a special event hosted by professors from the Australian Academic Alliance Against Antisemitism. The visit was part of a larger effort to foster deeper understanding about Israel post-10/7. The event included a virtual reality experience titled Survived to Tell, which included firsthand accounts from hostages and survivors. Due to concerns about potential disruptions from anti-Israel activists, the event was held discreetly, further shedding light on the rise of antisemitism on Australian university campuses.
3. 💪✡️ Am Yisrael Chai
May His Memory Be a Blessing. The Academy of the Hebrew Language has officially
[link removed]
renamed a species of orange butterfly in honor of Ariel Bibas, an Israeli child murdered after being taken hostage by Hamas during the 10/7 terror attack. Formerly known in Hebrew as Kitmit Yerushalayim (Orange Jerusalem), the butterfly Melitaea ornata will now be called Kitmit Ariel (Orange Ariel). The name change was unanimously approved after receiving permission from Ariel’s father, Yarden Bibas. The Bibas family became a national symbol of the tragedy, with the color orange representing the campaign to free them, inspired by the vivid orange hair of Ariel and his younger brother Kfir.
~~~~~
Wall To Wall. In preparation for Passover, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation
[link removed]
cleared tens of thousands of prayer notes from the ancient stones of Jerusalem’s Western Wall. The ritual, conducted twice a year, ensures the respectful burial of messages containing the name of God. This year’s removal was especially poignant, with notes submitted by IDF soldiers, bereaved families and those impacted by the 10/7 attacks. Remarkably, many messages came from people in countries that are
[link removed]
at war with Israel — including Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon — via the Foundation’s website.
(Source: Western Wall Heritage Foundation)
🎙 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.
~~~~~
In this special Chai-er Ed bonus episode recorded live at the ADL’s Never Is Now summit, WashU Chancellor Andrew Martin discusses the critical balance between free speech and student safety on campus. From addressing antisemitism to enforcing campus policy during protests, Chancellor Martin shares how principled leadership can foster inclusive and resilient academic communities.
[link removed]
Listen HERE
At NIN, Chancellor Martin and President Ono of the University of Michigan also participated in a Dan Senor ‘Call Me Back’ podcast.
[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.
-
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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.
-
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Report an Antisemitic Incident.
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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
Funding Freeze. The Trump administration has
[link removed]
frozen over $1.8 billion in federal funding to Cornell and Northwestern as part of its broader investigation into alleged civil rights violations and campus antisemitism. The move follows warnings from the Department of Education that universities must protect Jewish students' access to campus life or face consequences. Cornell said it received over 75 stop-work orders from the Department of Defense tied to national security research. “We are actively seeking information from federal officials to learn more about the basis for these decisions,” said Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff. Northwestern said it had not yet been formally notified. The funding freezes follow similar
actions against Columbia and Harvard.
~~~~~
Princeton. Princeton University is
[link removed]
investigating a series of disruptions during a visit by former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Anti-Israel protesters interrupted his discussion and set off a fire alarm. Countering the chaos, Bennett joined members of his audience in a pro-Israel singalong. Bennett, who is on a U.S. college tour, was invited by Princeton's Center for Jewish Life and other university groups. Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber condemned the antisemitic language used by demonstrators and expressed regret over the event's disruptions, promising disciplinary action. The university is one of many under scrutiny from the Trump administration over its handling of campus antisemitism.
(Former PM Bennett sings with supporters. Source: Hope Perry/Princeton Alumni Weekly)
~~~~~
Georgetown. The Georgetown University Student Association is pushing out an
[link removed]
anti-Israel referendum and has bypassed its own procedures in order to do so. The
[link removed]
BDS resolution, which would indicate student support for divesting from companies and academic institutions with Israel connections, would have no binding effect on the university administration. The timing itself is problematic, since the student government plans to hold the vote next week. As
[link removed]
ADL asserted: "holding the vote during Passover, when many Jewish students cannot fully participate and voice their concerns, is highly problematic, exclusionary, and unacceptable."
[link removed]
Student Senator John DiPierri, who voted against the referendum’s introduction, added: “Every single rule related to our procedure was broken…. We should not be weighing in on political issues. I don’t know why our student government wants to pick a fight, but it’s not a fight that I want to be a part of.”
~~~~~
Brandeis. The Hillel at Brandeis University held
[link removed]
celebratory Shabbat services and other experiences across campuses last weekend that drew hundreds of participants, including current and admitted students and families. Hillel’s Rabbi Seth Winberg noted that while a group of anti-Israel protesters surfaced during the celebration, the Shabbat participants “brought light, and joy and hope.” Aspects of the protest were condemned by the school’s Interim President Arthur Levine, who criticized masked protesters who were not part of the Brandeis community, and warned that “students who invited the trespassers to protest on campus will face disciplinary proceedings.” Some of the protesters
[link removed]
briefly blocked a road at a campus entrance until cleared away by police.
(Brandeis Shabbat celebration. Source: Brandeis Hillel | Facebook)
~~~~~
Rider. Rider University is
[link removed]
investigating two recent antisemitic incidents including the carving of swastikas into a Jewish student’s dorm door, and the placing of an ‘RSVP’ message to a campus Passover Seder event using the name “Hitler.” In response, university President Gregory Dell’Omo condemned the acts as “shocking, painful and absolutely unacceptable,” and said that additional security measures have been put in place. Hillel president Ethan Handelman emphasized the importance of solidarity and Jewish visibility. These incidents follow a January episode in which a faculty member was disciplined for making a gesture resembling a Nazi salute.
~~~~~
Northeastern. A planned speech at Northeastern University by an anti-Israel academic
[link removed]
has been cancelled. That step came after the university asked for a list of registrants for the event, which was being sponsored by the Jewish Law Students Advocating for Justice group at Northeastern; the group describes itself as law students who “are in full support of Palestinian liberation.” The university asserts that the law student group had not gone through proper protocols, and that it is “standard practice to ask for a list of attendees at these and other related events.”
2. 🏆 Campus Champions
Hiding Husky Pride and a Star of David. Marni Merritt, a senior at the University of Washington,
[link removed]
shares her experience as a Jewish student on campus since the 10/7 attacks, describing a shift from school pride to isolation and fear. She recounts feeling unsafe and unsupported by both peers and the administration in the wake of rising antisemitism. Merritt highlights incidents of discrimination, including a professor’s controversial comparison of Hamas to American slave revolts. Despite some recent improvements, Merritt and other Jewish students feel that change has been slow in coming, and she calls for more support.
~~~~~
Survived to Tell. A group of
[link removed]
Israelis from Druze, Christian and Jewish communities visited the University of Melbourne, where they shared their personal stories at a special event hosted by professors from the Australian Academic Alliance Against Antisemitism. The visit was part of a larger effort to foster deeper understanding about Israel post-10/7. The event included a virtual reality experience titled Survived to Tell, which included firsthand accounts from hostages and survivors. Due to concerns about potential disruptions from anti-Israel activists, the event was held discreetly, further shedding light on the rise of antisemitism on Australian university campuses.
3. 💪✡️ Am Yisrael Chai
May His Memory Be a Blessing. The Academy of the Hebrew Language has officially
[link removed]
renamed a species of orange butterfly in honor of Ariel Bibas, an Israeli child murdered after being taken hostage by Hamas during the 10/7 terror attack. Formerly known in Hebrew as Kitmit Yerushalayim (Orange Jerusalem), the butterfly Melitaea ornata will now be called Kitmit Ariel (Orange Ariel). The name change was unanimously approved after receiving permission from Ariel’s father, Yarden Bibas. The Bibas family became a national symbol of the tragedy, with the color orange representing the campaign to free them, inspired by the vivid orange hair of Ariel and his younger brother Kfir.
~~~~~
Wall To Wall. In preparation for Passover, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation
[link removed]
cleared tens of thousands of prayer notes from the ancient stones of Jerusalem’s Western Wall. The ritual, conducted twice a year, ensures the respectful burial of messages containing the name of God. This year’s removal was especially poignant, with notes submitted by IDF soldiers, bereaved families and those impacted by the 10/7 attacks. Remarkably, many messages came from people in countries that are
[link removed]
at war with Israel — including Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon — via the Foundation’s website.
(Source: Western Wall Heritage Foundation)
🎙 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.
~~~~~
In this special Chai-er Ed bonus episode recorded live at the ADL’s Never Is Now summit, WashU Chancellor Andrew Martin discusses the critical balance between free speech and student safety on campus. From addressing antisemitism to enforcing campus policy during protests, Chancellor Martin shares how principled leadership can foster inclusive and resilient academic communities.
[link removed]
Listen HERE
At NIN, Chancellor Martin and President Ono of the University of Michigan also participated in a Dan Senor ‘Call Me Back’ podcast.
[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:[email protected]
[email protected] with any suggestions, questions, photos or videos.
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Support Our Work
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