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University Campus Safety

University campuses, once bastions of free thought and academic inquiry, have become some of the most dangerous spaces for Jewish students and pro-Israel advocates. Since October 7, 2023, many institutions have tolerated or even encouraged terror-aligned activism, allowing student groups and faculty members to glorify Hamas, celebrate Israeli deaths, and incite against Jews. Jewish students have been chased, threatened, doxed, and silenced, often with the approval—or indifference—of university leadership.

Campus safety is no longer an administrative issue. It is a matter of survival and strategic action for students who wish to live proudly as Jews and Zionists without hiding.

Understanding the Threat Environment​

The threats on campus are often masked as “activism” or “free speech,” but they frequently cross the line into open antisemitism and incitement. These include:

  • Pro-Hamas demonstrations and flag-waving near Jewish student spaces.
  • Professors endorsing or minimizing the October 7 massacre in lectures or public statements.
  • Student unions denying space to Jewish groups or passing anti-Israel resolutions.
  • Threats, harassment, and online doxxing of Jewish students.

These patterns are not accidental. They are part of a global campaign to isolate, demonize, and erase the Jewish presence in academic life. They must be met with clarity, strategy, and zero tolerance.

Daily Survival and Best Practices​

Students must adopt a high level of situational awareness and strategic caution while on campus.

  • Avoid walking alone near protest zones, especially after dark or near known hostile departments or student centers.
  • Do not engage with protesters or counter-demonstrators. Avoid confrontations at all costs.
  • Consider limiting visibility of religious or national symbols in high-risk areas (e.g., Hebrew shirts, Magen David jewelry).
  • Travel in groups to and from classes or campus events, especially when tensions are high.
  • Keep your phone charged, and share your real-time location with a trusted friend when moving through protest-prone areas.

If you are physically threatened or stalked, file a formal report with campus security—and demand written acknowledgment. Report incidents not only internally but also to legal advocacy groups such as the Louis D. Brandeis Center, StandWithUs, or CAMERA on Campus.

Jewish students must organize. Join or create campus groups that advocate for Israel and Jewish rights—but do so intelligently. Develop internal security protocols, designated liaisons for administration, and a plan for documenting harassment.

Every incident should be logged, timestamped, and saved. If your university fails to act, pursue legal recourse. Under U.S. law (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act), universities that allow antisemitic harassment may lose federal funding. Similar legal mechanisms exist in other countries. Use them.

Speak to the media if necessary—but do so with preparation, coordination, and accuracy. You are not only defending your rights—you are exposing the institutional complicity that allows Jew-hatred to thrive.

Final Note​

Jewish students have every right to walk safely and proudly across their campuses. That right is under attack. The response must be disciplined, coordinated, and unyielding. From Columbia to UCLA to European universities, the battle for campus safety is a frontline in the broader war for Jewish dignity. Defend yourself, defend your peers, and never back down. This is not just your education—it is your future.