Columbia University

Columbia’s Hillel director: What do we do about antisemitism on campus?

A Jewish student’s experience on campus should not be defined by antisemitism, but rather by the support they receive when such incidents occur.

One demonstrator fixes another head scarf outside the pro-Palestine encampment on the Columbia University campus on April 29, 2024 in New York City.
Columbia students, professors, gather in front of the University to rally in support of Mahmoud Khalil, Leqaa Kordia, and the numerous other community members who have been unlawfully detained by ICE, in New York City,  United States, on March 09, 2026.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji react as confetti falls during his inauguration ceremony in New York City, US, January 1, 2026.

Mamdani hosting Mahmoud Khalil at iftar sends ‘troubling message,’ NYC Jewish officials say

A group of young Austrian immigrants wave to the Statue of Liberty upon their arrival in America aboard the S.S. Harding. The 50 Jewish children, who were greeted by their new adoptive families, were fleeing Nazi persecution in their homeland.

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US Education Department says Columbia University violated federal anti-discrimination law

“After October 7, 2023, Columbia University’s leadership acted with deliberate indifference towards the harassment of Jewish students on its campus," said the US Education Secretary.

 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in New York City, US, August 25, 2024

My third front: A Jewish student's perspective on pro-Palestine campus encampments - opinion

Now, more than ever, we need to stand with our fellow Jewish students and show that we won’t cower in the face of hate.

 AN ISRAELI FLAG is hung high on the Columbia University campus on the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, in New York City. Attending a US university won’t be about agreeing with everyone but about insisting that we have a place at the table, says the writer

Trump admin. argues Columbia University violated Jewish students' civil rights

Columbia violated Title VI by "acting with deliberate indifference towards student-on-student harassment of Jewish students from October 7, 2023, through the present," the White House argued.

 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in New York City, US, August 25, 2024

Trump official: US to crackdown on university antisemitism after Washington attack

Leo Terrell confirmed the Trump administration would launch lawsuits against universities failing to tackle campus antisemitism.

Leo James Terrell speaks during a reception honouring Black History Month, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 20, 2025.

Jewish students still don’t feel safe — and that’s everyone’s problem - editorial

A disruptive pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia highlights ongoing tensions over student safety and the need for deeper educational reform.

A demonstrator wears a protective mask as protestors gather at the gates of Columbia University, in support of student protesters who barricaded themselves in Hamilton Hall, despite orders from university officials to disband or face suspension during the Israel-Hamas war, in NYC, April 30, 2024.

Trump admin. can bring systemic change to revive Jewish life on US college campuses - opinion

Jewish Federations across the country are advocating against antisemitism and supporting Jewish students.

 ISRAELI FLAGS are planted near the main lawn of Columbia University, to show support for the Jewish community on campus, for peaceful solutions, and to commemorate all lives lost since October 7, 2023, across from a student protest encampment in support of Palestinians, last year.

Jewish star Maggie Gylenhaal's daughter arrested at Columbia pro-Palestine protest - report

Although Gylenhaal has publicly identified as Jewish, its unkown if she raised her daughters in the faith.

 Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ramona Sarsgaard and Peter Sarsgaard attend the GreenSlate Greenroom At The 2021 Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on November 29, 2021 in New York City.

Columbia University suspends more than 65 students over library occupation

"When rules are violated and when our academic community is purposefully disrupted, that is a considered choice — one with real consequences," a Columbia official said.

A pro-Palestinian protester is detained by NYPD after participating in a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Butler Library on Columbia University campus in New York, U.S. May 7, 2025.

Dozens of students arrested in pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University

At least 40 to 50 students, their hands cuffed with plastic zip-ties, were seen being loaded into New York Police Department vans and buses outside Butler Library.

Pro-Palestinian protesters are detained by NYPD after participating in a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Butler Library on Columbia University campus in New York, U.S. May 7, 2025.

Columbia University activist Mohsen Mahdawi released on bail

Wearing a keffiyeh, the 34-year-old Mohsen Mahdawi raised both hands in gestures of victory.

 Demonstrators hold placards as they protest on the day of a hearing on the detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City, U.S., March 12, 2025.