The War On Antisemitism At Schools

The reality of Jewish life on campus has changed forever. In this episode, we sit down with Shira Gould of StandWithUs to uncover the true scale of the campus antisemitism crisis post-October 7th.Since October 7th, Jewish student leaders have been on the front lines of an unprecedented wave of hostility. Shira Gould shares her firsthand experience handling reports of antisemitism and the emotional toll it’s taking on students across the country.In this video, we discuss:The sharp rise in campus antisemitism reports since Oct 7th.How Jewish student leaders are fighting back and staying resilient.The role of StandWithUs in supporting students during this crisis.What university administrations are (and aren't) doing to protect Jewish students.Chapter Markers00:00 Welcome to Amplify: Introducing Shira Gould00:46 Shira’s Role: Senior Director of Campus Strategy01:45 Who is StandWithUs? Mission and Global Impact02:37 The Post-Oct 7th Shift: Campus Climate Overview04:06 Encampments and the Impact on Jewish Students05:11 Institutional Antisemitism: The Rise of "Quiet" Bias06:17 A Trend of Pride: Growth of the Emerson Fellowship08:46 Defining Institutional Antisemitism: Egregious Examples10:35 Why the Campus is the "Heart" of the Fight11:58 Addressing Biased Curriculum and Academic Freedom13:58 Equipping Students: Facts, History, and Identity16:11 Dealing with the "Bandwagon" and Lack of Education18:55 Handling the Mental and Emotional Toll on Students22:15 The "Red Triangle" and the Reality of Anti-Zionist Rhetoric25:22 Does Criticism of the Israeli Government Mean Antisemitism?28:05 Success Stories: Outpacing Incidents with Education30:31 The Importance of Courage and Advocacy32:27 Future Focus: Healing and Community Support34:00 What is BDS? Evolution and Rebranding37:46 The History of Anti-Semitic Boycotts41:19 Non-Violence vs. Reality: Investigating BDS Leadership44:19 Where the Movement is Going: The Next 5 Years46:17 A Message to Non-Jewish Allies: Why This Matters to EveryoneStandWithUs: https://standwithus.com/Check out our website: https://storiesofantisemitism.com/IG: https://instagram.com/storiesofantisemitismTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesofantisemitism?_t=8q042NVqkd5&_r=1X: https://x.com/SOAonXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesofantisemitism