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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

Columbia and CCNY. After plans for extensive anti-Israel protests trickled out at Columbia University and City College of New York, the actual protests ended up being minimal. Following
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NBC reporting on a meeting held to plan a demonstration,
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Columbia issued a warning against any violations of school rules, and no sizeable protests occurred. Across the city at CCNY, dozens of masked anti-Israel protesters gathered. The school then closed its gates and prevented people from entering the school.
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Hillel at City College criticized the CCNY protest, noting that it took place on Yom HaShoah and that “What unfolded today was not a call for justice — it was the normalization of hate and antisemitism, masked as activism.”

Protesters at CCNY gates. (Source: Hillel of CCNY | Instagram)


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Harvard. In a
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demonstration near the Harvard University campus last week, students and other protesters shouted accusations blaming Harvard for not being sufficiently anti-Israel, the U.S. for being “a leading partner in this genocide” and
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Israel for its military action against Hamas. They were occasionally drowned out by pro-Israel counterprotesters who were loudly playing audio on speakers that accused the protesters of providing support to Hamas. The demonstrators later climbed a gate of the university to post banners, including one criticizing Harvard for being aligned with Zionists.

Counterprotesters outside Harvard. (Source: Harvard Crimson)


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Join us tomorrow, April 30, at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT for an online conversation with ADL and the Harvard Jewish Alumni Association to explore the ongoing challenges related to campus antisemitism and how alumni and institutions can respond. What policies and procedures have been most effective? How have alumni sought to engage the universities and what has worked? This event is open to all.
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St. Mary’s. Twenty anti-Israel students at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA
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occupied the campus chapel, with eight launching a hunger strike, demanding the university disclose its investments and divest from companies supporting Israel. While the administration engaged in dialogue with the students, no immediate plans were made to clear the protesters from the chapel.


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Columbia. Two Columbia University janitors
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have filed a federal lawsuit against over 40 students and alleged outside agitators following the occupation of Hamilton Hall in late April 2024. The suit accuses the defendants of battery, assault, conspiracy to violate civil rights and holding the janitors against their will while subjecting them to antisemitic slurs like "Jew-lovers." The lawsuit details how masked protesters allegedly broke into the building, barricaded exits, threatened the janitors and caused physical injuries and ongoing PTSD that has prevented both men from returning to work; it further claims the takeover was a highly coordinated action.


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The Costs of Protests. A new report from the Middle East Forum (MEF) estimates that anti-Israel protests following Hamas’ 10/7 attack have
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cost the U.S. economy over $1.5 billion. The
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study, released April 14, calculates prolonged disruptions in areas such as lost business revenue ($1.19B), law enforcement costs ($97.3M) and property damage ($33.1M). The authors say this is the first direct analysis of the economic toll of anti-Israel activism. “There will be lawsuits… this report will act as a clarion call,” said MEF’s Gregg Roman. The protests, often centered on college campuses, coincide with documented surges in antisemitic activity.


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Savannah College of Art and Design. An alarming party flyer circulated online last week appeared to invite Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) students to a party with the phrase
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“No Jews” hidden in its design. While the flyer triggered immediate condemnation from SCAD Hillel, Chabad, and the Savannah Jewish Federation, an investigation later revealed the post came from someone not enrolled at SCAD, and no such event occurred. Despite the hoax, campus and community leaders praised the university’s swift, serious response. SCAD reiterated its commitment to student safety, while the Federation applauded the administration and national Jewish organizations for their support.


👉 TAKE ACTION: As the Senate prepares to take up the Antisemitism Awareness Act, ADL is urging supporters to contact their senators and demand its swift passage. The bill is laser-focused on the rise of antisemitism in higher education and aims to ensure that Jewish students are afforded the same protections as their peers. With campuses becoming hotbeds of hostility and harassment, this legislation is a crucial step toward accountability and safety.
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2. 🏆 Campus Champions

Persistence & Pride. Shira Gould of StandWithUs highlights the
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important role persistence plays in supporting Israel and addressing antisemitism on campus. Drawing on Jewish history and her own experiences, she notes that anti-Israel movements have gained ground through years of steady and consistent messaging, methods Jewish students and advocates must now mirror. Gould underscores that although facing anti-Israel activism can be challenging, sustained engagement and education are crucial for influencing public opinion and preserving the Jewish narrative and its core values.


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Deliciously Defiant. Shaking off some anti-Israel chalk messages,
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Emory University saw a vibrant Israel Fest last week. Co-hosted by Jewish and Israeli campus organizations, the event brought together Jewish and non-Jewish students with music, food and cultural displays. Tables featured Israeli flags and yellow bracelets representing Israeli hostages. The festival served as a communal celebration and remembrance, aligning with Passover, Yom HaShoah and the upcoming Israeli Independence Day. Attendees could write letters to IDF soldiers and hostage families. Organizers emphasized the event as a way to share Israeli culture, foster community and educate others, encouraging students to focus on unity and pride rather than negative messages.


3. 💪✡️ Am Yisrael Chai

Sister Act. Berlin and Tel Aviv-Jaffa have announced a
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sister city twinning partnership, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between Israel and Germany. Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor Ron Huldai commended his Berlin counterpart, Kai Wagner, as a true friend of Israel and said that this is “a partnership based not only on historical memory, but also on the values of democracy, freedom, and tolerance, which are so crucial in the world today.”


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Moving On Up. For the first time in
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club history, Israeli pro basketball team Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv captured the EuroCup championship, sweeping Spanish team Gran Canaria in the finals and securing promotion to the 2025–26 EuroLeague. The victory marks only the second time an Israeli team has won the EuroCup. The Israeli team’s dominant offensive showing broke shooting records and stunned the defending champs. Owner Ofer Yannay celebrated the win as a “landmark moment.” With a EuroLeague wild card secured, Hapoel joins Maccabi Tel Aviv next season, giving Israel two clubs on Europe’s biggest basketball stage.

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.
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K-12 Advocacy Resources — Tools and knowledge to foster and advocate for a safe, inclusive and equitable school environment for all.
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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.
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University Administration — Guidance & Best Practices for making campuses safer and more inclusive.
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Campus Antisemitism Report Card — See the grades of 135 universities, the current state of antisemitism on campus and how colleges and universities are responding.
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Chai-er Ed Podcast — ADL’s campus podcast, brings you firsthand stories from Jewish students navigating today’s college campuses.
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General Campus Resources — ADL Backgrounders, Educational Programming, Research and Analysis and more.
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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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