Addressing Antisemitism on Campus

Massachusetts created the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism to take a statewide look at how antisemitism is affecting Jewish life and what institutions can do about it. The Commission’s final report lays out recommendations across a range of sectors, including colleges and universities. In this segment, we break down the campus recommendations and walk through how university leaders can recognize and address antisemitism more effectively, and how the Commonwealth recommends Jewish students press for action. If you’re a college or university, the included PDF guide makes it easier to get started. You don’t have to sort through the entire Commission report or figure out which recommendations apply to your area — the guide pulls together the relevant steps in one place. If you’re a student, faculty member, or staff member and you see a gap on your campus, the guide can help you identify what may be missing. These recommendations are endorsed by the governor and backed by the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism. You can bring them to campus leadership with the credibility of the state behind them. Get the guide here, and reach out to JCRC or CJP if you need help putting the recommendations into practice.