Efforts to Combat Antisemitism in Education

The University of Pittsburgh's Faculty Assembly recently convened to address rising antisemitism on campus, spurred by recent attacks on Jewish students and broader antisemitic incidents in the city. Faculty Assembly President Robin Kear announced plans to establish an ad hoc committee to respond to these incidents, emphasizing the need for increased security measures for Jewish students. Concurrently, a free event in the Denver/Boulder area aims to educate teens on Israel and combatting antisemitism, featuring Charlotte Korchak from StandWithUs. In a related initiative, researchers at Oakland University are conducting a study on the mental well-being of American Jews in relation to perceived antisemitism, seeking participants for an anonymous survey. Furthermore, a roundtable hosted by Catholic Schools NSW focused on antisemitism in education, highlighting the importance of collaboration among various school sectors to combat this issue. Special Envoy Jillian Segal emphasized the need for better resources for school leaders to effectively address antisemitism in their communities.