College campuses now confront the emergence of anti-Semitism.
Don’t Be Shocked: Jew-Hatred on College Campuses
Prepare yourself for the shocking reality of Jew-hatred that is running rampant on college campuses. The reactions from students and faculty to Hamas’ terrorist attacks are not only barbaric and horrific, but they are also a reflection of the direction higher education has taken over the past 40 years.
Over the past two generations, college presidents and deans have relinquished their moral authority to radical activist professors. These professors have transformed college classrooms into indoctrination camps, where anti-Semitic sentiments are woven into assignments, readings, presentations, and projects.
The consequences of this indoctrination are on full display this week. Students across the country are openly expressing their hatred of Jews, celebrating the murder, decapitation, burning, rape, and capture of Jewish bodies.
For example, students at California State University-Long Beach are celebrating Hamas glider attacks, while Hunter College students are demanding university support for Hamas.
The New York University Law Student Bar Association has even refused to condemn these atrocities, echoing the sentiments of over 30 student groups at Harvard University who blame Israel for the massacre, as well as Stanford University students who proudly display pro-Hamas signs on campus.
The elected student president of the NYU Law School Bar Association just sent out a message refusing to condemn Hamas’s mass slaughter and effectively cheerleading it. pic.twitter.com/mtn3ZUP4Li
— Yair Rosenberg (@Yair_Rosenberg) October 10, 2023
I graduated from NYU in 2011, and I’m not surprised by the heinous statement made by Ryna Workman on behalf of the school’s Law Bar Association. During my time there, I anti-semitism-finally-rears-its-ugly-head/” title=”College campuses now confront the emergence of anti-Semitism.”>witnessed political science classes where lies about Israel were perpetuated. One professor even dismissed the Israel perspective as unworthy of discussion.
Unfortunately, the situation has only worsened in the last 12 years.
Universities have become breeding grounds for pro-terrorist students, thanks to the radical faculty that inept administrators have hired and promoted. Anti-Semitism has been normalized on campuses, disguised as highbrow intellectualism in the form of anti-Israel research papers, lectures, and conferences.
Radical instructors and student governments have successfully normalized rabid anti-Semitism to the point where it is deeply ingrained in American higher education. Just last week, a network of anti-Israel student groups organized a “Day of Resistance” to rally support for the deadly Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel.
University presidents and deans are not only neglecting their responsibility to Jewish students, but they are also being hypocritical. These are the same university offices that enable student activists to claim that silence and words are violence, yet they do nothing to address student groups who cheer on Hamas terrorist acts.
Take Swarthmore College President Val Smith, for example. In her statement on Swarthmore students celebrating Hamas terrorists as “martyrs,” Smith wrote that these sentiments exemplify the “free exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives” at a diverse educational institution.
Universities have spent millions of dollars on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming in recent decades, but they conveniently ignore the issue of anti-Semitism. Instead, they promote resistance ideologies that student groups now invoke to celebrate Hamas.
Students and professors have faced consequences for misgendering or causing microaggressions, yet Jewish students are expected to coexist with the “diverse ideas” of Hamas supporters. This double standard imposed by campus liberals and leftists is a form of tyranny against Jewish students.
University administrations have downplayed allegations of anti-Semitic work environments and dismissed Jewish students’ fears for their safety. It seems that diversity officers and professors with a vendetta against Israel have never taken Jewish safety seriously, despite nearly 50% of Jewish students experiencing anti-Semitism.
It is high time for higher education to address and eliminate the ideological and moral decay that has led to this situation. University leadership must hold accountable the students who champion Jewish genocide or admit their unwillingness to do so.
The time has come for the liberal administrators running American colleges and universities to face the truth. They have welcomed and promoted a critical mass of anti-Semites, allowing Jew-hatred to spread through activist syllabi, student organization programming, and events.
Higher education must urgently address this problem because these pro-terrorist students will become America’s future lawmakers, teachers, and employers. Allowing systemic discrimination against an entire ethnic minority is unacceptable. Our country’s leaders should not be the ones celebrating our enemies’ victories.
Zachary Marschall is the editor-in-chief of the Leadership Institute’s Campus Reform and an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Kentucky.
The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Daily Wire.
What role do parents, alumni, and donors play in combating anti-Semitism on college campuses and ensuring that universities prioritize the safety and well-being of Jewish students
Ignore the anti-Semitic hatred that is festering on their campuses. They claim to prioritize inclusivity and respect for all, yet they turn a blind eye to the blatant Jew-hatred that is occurring right under their noses.
The consequences of this ignorance are dire. Jewish students on college campuses are facing increased discrimination, harassment, and fear for their safety. They are being targeted simply because of their identity and their support for Israel. It is a disgrace that in the 21st century, Jewish students have to live in fear on their own campuses.
It is not enough for universities to issue statements denouncing anti-Semitism. Action needs to be taken to root out this hatred from the very core of higher education. Radical professors who promote anti-Semitic ideologies need to be held accountable. Students who perpetuate hatred and violence against Jews need to face consequences for their actions. University administrations need to actively protect Jewish students and provide a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Furthermore, it is essential for parents, alumni, and donors to be aware of the alarming situation on college campuses. They have the power to demand change and refuse to support institutions that tolerate anti-Semitism. They can use their voices and resources to ensure that universities prioritize the safety and well-being of Jewish students.
It is time for the shocking reality of Jew-hatred on college campuses to be exposed and addressed. We cannot turn a blind eye to the blatant discrimination and violence that Jewish students are facing. It is our moral duty to stand up against anti-Semitism and fight for a truly inclusive and respectful higher education system. Only then can we truly claim to value diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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