The Wise Antisemitism Task Force supports our community as we confront a national wave of discrimination and targeted hate. This is the latest expression of intolerance that threatens the wellbeing of Jews and undermines the democratic fabric of our nation. Not only is this of concern to Jews but all citizens should rightly be disturbed. As a Jewish institution, of course, we firmly stand against antisemitism.
Our Goals:
- Utilize our influence and position in this city, work with key partners.
- Facilitate programs and seminars, provide community education, and advocate for effective policy changes at local, state, and federal levels.
- Provide support for our high school and college students as well as faculty as they often find themselves on the frontlines.
This selection of curated resources is designed to help keep our community connected, well informed, and safe as we confront this issue together.
Take Action and Find Support
Wise supports our college students. We want to ensure that all our Wise alumni know that their clergy, teachers, and staff from Wise remain here to support them! Sign up below to receive holiday support messages and care packages from our clergy. This information will not be used for any solicitation. We simply want to connect and let our college students know that we’re here for them, and Wise remains your spiritual home!
Stay informed about the activities of Alums for Campus Fairness, the alumni voice combating antisemitism, on U.S. campuses as well as current issues facing universities and the college community at large.
The Jewish Faculty Resilience Group (JFrg) at UCLA is a community of faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and staff, both Jewish and non-Jewish, dedicated to supporting the Jewish community on campus.
Jewish on Campus is a student-powered organization focused on combating antisemitism on college campuses and beyond.
Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL)
IF YOU ARE AT IMMEDIATE RISK OR FEEL THREATENED, PLEASE CALL 911
Examples of situations that may be legal violations, depending on the circumstances, include:
- Being treated differently or discriminated against because you’re Jewish
- In-person or online harassment
- Intentional damage to your property or a physical attack because you’re Jewish
- This is not a comprehensive or definitive list. Its purpose is to illuminate a few potential legal issues in order to help you decide whether to request legal review.
Antisemitism and hate have no place on campus. By sharing incidents with us, we are able to provide support, identify patterns and trends, and ensure that colleges and universities are working to ensure that all students feel safe and included on campus.
On October 23, 2024, UTLA endorsed a one-sided congressional resolution to pledge its support to block U.S. sales of defensive weaponry to Israel. This resolution not only oversimplifies a challenging geopolitical situation but also disregards the atrocities committed by the terrorist organization Hamas.
At a recent gathering of representatives from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), at least two speakers incorporated anti-Zionist and antisemitic tropes into their messages. Subsequently, Jewish representatives experienced unwarranted hostility from many conference attendees. Wise is a member of NAIS (as is Milken and most private schools in the LA region). In light of this recent event, our Head of School, Tami Weiser and administration have made the decision not to attend their upcoming leadership conference and will be sending a letter to NAIS.
It is imperative that we raise our voices in protest against conditions that allow such conduct to occur. ADL has launched a campaign through which we can raise our voices. Click here to take action.
AMCHA Initiative is committed to organizing and carrying out campaigns to address campus antisemitism that include communicating with university, state, and federal leaders about the problem and possible solutions, engaging grassroots activists, and collaborating with other legal and educational organizations.
Perspectives and Insights
Fighting Antisemitism on Campus:Watch Adela Cojab’s opening keynote speech at the Z3 Conference 2024. A legal advocate, she tells us her story of the antisemitism she faced as an NYU student. Her fight against it led to a massive change in U.S. legal policy. Tune in below for the full story.
Stay Informed
It’s natural to feel anxiety about going away to college. Being a Jewish college student in this uncertain climate only compounds that sense of worry. We feel it too, and we have your back.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide that covers everything from connecting you to vital support resources to helping you experience the joy of college life, you’ve come to the right place. Enter your email address to receive a downloadable PDF of the Ultimate Guide to Jewish Life On Campus.
Parents of Jewish college students: Please turn your attention to this in-flight demonstration.