AJC Campus Library: Resources for Becoming a Strong Jewish Advocate on Campus

AJC Campus Library

Resources for Becoming a Strong Jewish Student Advocate

Whether in high school or on a college campus, being a new student on campus can be intimidating under the best circumstances. And being a Jewish, pro-Israel student raises additional challenges. The best way for students to stand against bigotry and stand up for Israel is to prepare themselves.

Here are some resources from American Jewish Committee (AJC) to help students in high school, college, and beyond become well-informed and effective advocates for Israel and the Jewish people. We hope you’ll share them widely!

Photo of Jewish and Latino student leaders from 10 U.S. universities gathering holding up flags from their respective schools including, FIU, UMASS, BU, Brooklyn College, Wellesley, Rutgers, UT, Trinity College, and University of Miami

In Dachau, Bavaria and Berlin, a Jewish prayer and declaration resonate

September 6, 2022

Traveling through Germany, a young Jew witnesses close up what she had only known from afar.

6 Tips for Navigating Campus Life as a Jewish Student

Jewish and pro-Israel students may encounter unique challenges when they get to college. This resource from two alumni of AJC’s Leaders for Tomorrow program, includes tips for being a more effective Jewish advocate on campus.

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Jew-Hate on Campus: Perspectives From Student Activists - AJC Advocacy Anywhere

September 1, 2021

Join AJC’s Alexander Young Leadership Department and two Jewish student activists for a special Back to School Week edition of Advocacy Anywhere, where they share their perspective and advice on campus advocacy and combating antisemitism at their respective schools.

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BDS on Campus: What Should Jewish Students Expect?

August 25, 2022

Natalie Kahn, a Jewish student at Harvard University and editor at The Harvard Crimson, and Jeffrey Greenberg, AJC’s Assistant Director of Campus Affairs, discuss what Jewish and pro-Israel students can expect as they head back to campus this fall.

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Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism

High schools and colleges across the country have seen concerning increases in anti-Zionist activity in recent years. This resource delves into the nuances and complexities surrounding anti-Zionism, and why these activities may be antisemitic.

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AJC Campus IHRA Working Definition Toolkit

This toolkit will help Jewish students learn the ins-and-outs of the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism so that they can advocate for its widespread adoption and use.

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Responding to False Claims About Israel

This resource will help students respond to inflammatory false claims circulating about Israel on social media.

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The View from Campus

June 6, 2021

Watch "The View from Campus," an AJC Virtual Global Forum conversation about Jewish student leadership with Julia Jassey, CEO of Jewish on Campus, and University of Chicago ‘23 and Talia Rosenberg University of Pennsylvania ‘21, moderated by Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman, AJC Director of the Alexander Young Leadership Department.

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Know Your Rights: A Student's Guide to Jewish Activism

A Student's Guide to Jewish Activism

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Behind the Boycott: The History of the Hateful Campaign Against Israel

The boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement markets itself—particularly on college campuses—as a non-violent effort supporting Palestinian rights. A closer look reveals its true goal: to delegitimize and ultimately destroy Israel.

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Israel and the Arab-Israeli Conflict

“Israel and the Arab-Israeli Conflict: A Brief Guide for the Perplexed,” written by former AJC CEO David Harris, provides a clear and concise picture of Israel’s ongoing struggle for peace and security in a tumultuous region that all too often has denied the very legitimacy of a Jewish state.

Understanding the May 2021 Gaza Conflict: Guide for Students

This resource will help students discuss the challenges Israel faced during the May 2021 flareup of violence in the region.

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Guide to the 24th Knesset

This guide for students explains the current Israel government, which was formed in June 2021.

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Disrupt Antisemitism

Through Disrupt Antisemitism, American Jewish Committee (AJC) is empowering young American Jews to develop bold ideas to take on antisemitism locally, nationally, or virtually.

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Why are Student Governments Obsessed with Israel? - AJC Advocacy Anywhere

June 1, 2020

Student government should be a platform to improve campus life, and plan fulfilling programs for one’s peers. So why does it seem like many student governments have become little more than a platform for constant vilification of Israel?

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Twitter’s Antisemitism Problem and the Saga of the McKinney Tweet

July 1, 2021

Twitter has allowed a vile, antisemitic tweet from a former member of Congress to appear on its platform, calling into question the social media giant's commitment to combating anti-Jewish hate.

A Jewish Call to Action: Ten Ways to Fight Back

June 16, 2021

Seemingly overnight, anti-Israel, anti-Zionist, and antisemitic incidents are being reported near and far. Many American Jews, who not so long ago thought these were threats faced by Jews elsewhere in the world but not here at home, are suddenly waking up to new realities.

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#TranslateHate - Stopping Antisemitism Starts with Understanding It

AJC’s Translate Hate Glossary

AJC's Translate Hate interactive glossary empowers you to identify, expose, and report antisemitism.

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The State of Antisemitism in America

American Jewish Committee’s annual Antisemitism in America report includes the largest-ever surveys of American Jews and the U.S. general public on antisemitism in America. The report shows deep anxiety among American Jews and divergent views among the general public about the severity of antisemitism in the United States.

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