Over the past century, the Anti-Defamation League has earned a reputation as a credible voice for the protection of the Jewish community. ADL has developed extensive experience monitoring, reporting on, and helping students respond to the anti-Israel movement that is active on many American college campuses. We know that — during and after periods of increased tension — anti-Israel forces at American universities may be more likely to engage in divisive programming, organize anti-Israel campaigns, promote boycotts of Israel, and create an atmosphere of tension and hostility for Jewish and pro-Israel students on campus.
You are not alone.
There are numerous tools at your disposal to help you feel safe and secure on campus, and successfully advocate for Israel should you choose to make that a priority in addition to your academic pursuits. Here are just a few suggestions:
Connect on Campus – Both on and off your campus, there are numerous organizations and institutions set up to help you including the Hillel on your campus, the Office of Student Affairs and pro-Israel off-campus organizations such as ADL.
Contact ADL – ADL can bring programs and resources to your campus. Contact us to discuss programming options.
Become Empowered — ADL’s Words to Action interactive education program is expressly tailored to empower college students to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias on campus. Call your local ADL office if you want us to bring this program to your campus.
Be aware — ADL’s Responding to Bigotry and Intergroup Strife on Campus is a resource that provides information and guidance to university administrators about anti-Semitism and issues facing Jewish students. ADL also does trainings for campus law enforcement to help them learn how to respond to situations that threaten the security of the campus community. Your local ADL office can tell you more about these programs.
Learn what’s going on now – Even if you don’t have the time to become actively involved as a student leader, ADL resources can help you get the facts fast. Share these links through email or social media if you find them to be helpful.
- ADL’s dedicated webpage www.adl.org/IsraelUnderAttack is your “one-stop shop” for resources about the conflict. Share this through email or social media.
- BDS on American College Campuses: 2013-14 Year-In-Review provides ADL’s review of BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) campaigns taking place on campus.
- http://blog.adl.org/tags/anti-israel is where you go for ADL’s breaking news blog posts on anti-Israel activity.
Dig a little deeper – We have these additional background resources:
- Israel: A Guide for Activists is ADL’s Resource Guide for Israel Advocates.
- Fighting Back: A Handbook for Responding to Anti-Israel Campaigns on College and University Campuses (PDF) provides guidance to combating anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incidents, and balancing rights to freedom of speech, on campus.
- Confronting Anti-Semitism Myths and Facts Guide includes a history of anti-Semitism and confronts common myths and stereotypes about Jews.
ADL also provides training and support whenever there is inter-group strife. Call your local ADL office if there is a hate crime or hate incident on your campus.
We are here to help.