Jewish Activist Assaulted
A Jewish conservative activist was assaulted and threatened with death by a student at the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus on 1 November, during a confrontation at a political event organized by conservative activists, according to videos circulated on social media and accounts published by US media outlets.
Second Instance of Vandalism Within a Week at University
A second instance of antisemitic graffiti was found on the University of Pittsburgh campus this week, prompting University officials to issue a Crime Alert.
Jewish Student Sues University Over Antisemitic Harassment
The Lawfare Project announced on Oct. 7 that it filed a lawsuit against The New School on behalf of a Jewish Israeli-American student it alleged faced “relentless antisemitic harassment, intimidation, and physical assault” as a student at the New York university.
Jewish Staffer Allegedly Fired After Observing Jewish Holiday
Harvard University discriminated against a Jewish employee by firing him after he took two days off work to observe Rosh Hashanah, according to a lawsuit that was filed.
Protesters Burn Flag on Oct. 7 Anniversary
Anti-Israel protesters burned an American flag outside the Hillel at the University of Oregon in Eugene and called for the Hillel to be removed from campus.
Students Post Extremism Video
Students for Justice in Palestine at Swarthmore College shared a video on social media showing a mannequin dressed in an Israel Defense Forces uniform being doused in gas and set on fire.
Posters Target Jewish Group at University
Public officials are condemning posters appearing on the University of Oregon campus that target Oregon Hillel and its executive director as antisemitic.
Hate Graffiti Found Across Cal Poly Pomona Campus
Hateful graffiti targeting Jewish communities continues to appear across Cal Poly Pomona. The University Police Department continues to investigate the incidents, and staff members work to remove the imagery, while campus offices provide support for students.
Harassment Claims at University Move Forward
Three Jewish faculty members at the University of Illinois-Chicago can proceed with their harassment claims.
Man Responsible for Antisemitic Graffiti on Campus Sentenced to Prison
The man arrested in February for antisemitic graffiti found on campus was sentenced to seven years in prison.