Campus Resources

AJC Campus Library

Whether a student, parent, administrator, or faculty member, American Jewish Committee’s Campus Library includes vital resources to help you become a well informed and effective advocate for the Jewish people and Israel. Below you will find toolkits and guidelines, webinars and podcasts, statements and one-pagers. We hope you’ll share them widely!

 

AJC, Hillel, and ACE Convene 75+ College and University Presidents for Historic Summit on Campus Antisemitism
Today, American Jewish Committee (AJC), Hillel International, and the American Council on Education (ACE) concluded a landmark two-day College and University Presidents Summit on Campus Antisemitism, held at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center. With more than 75 university presidents and chancellors attending, the Summit marked the largest-ever gathering of college and university presidents to discuss the topic of confronting antisemitism on campus.
5 Jewish Stories of Post-October 7 Strength on U.S. Campuses
Thousands of Jewish students have modeled resilience and strength in the face of exclusion and harassment since the October 7 attack on Israel. Hear are the stories of five such Jewish college students.
Call to Action: Addressing Campus Antisemitism
Here are some steps that AJC and Hillel International recommend institutions take to ensure that Jewish students and all students can learn in a safe and inclusive campus environment.
The Voices of Jewish Students on Campus in 2024
Heading into the school year, college campuses must be a place where Jewish and pro-Israel students can learn, thrive, and grow—and not be a hotbed for antisemitic and anti-Israel hate. As Jewish students around the country face harassment, intimidation, and violence on campus, these students are flipping the script, showing their Jewish pride and sounding the alarm on rising antisemitism.
AJC Welcomes Report That Outlines Failures to Address Antisemitism at CUNY Campuses
American Jewish Committee today welcomed a sweeping report that found the City University of New York (CUNY) is ill-equipped to handle rampant antisemitism at many of its campuses.
“Cultural Night” Program Guidance for K-12 Schools
Cultural Night events provide an excellent experiential and educational opportunity to celebrate the diversity of your school community, uplift students' sense of pride in their unique identities, and foster hands-on learning about cultures other than one's own.
Guidance and Programs for Higher Education Spaces
The Center for Education Advocacy at American Jewish Committee (AJC) team consists of content experts and skilled educators who are available to provide you and your administrative cohort with strategic guidance on confronting and countering campus antisemitism.
Guidance on the First Anniversary of October 7
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, is offering guidance to K-12 School Administrators; University Administrators; and Business Employee Resource Groups, Companies, and Organizations on how to best prepare for the one-year anniversary of 10/7. Find resources here.
Guidance for University Administrators on the First Anniversary of October 7
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, is offering guidance to university administrators on how to prepare for the one-year anniversary of October 7 on their campuses; proactively anticipate the needs of Jewish students; ensure there are safeguards and resources in place for them; and troubleshoot potential problems.
Guidance for K-12 School Administrators on the First Anniversary of October 7
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, is offering guidance to school administrators on how to best prepare for the one-year anniversary of October 7 in school settings by proactively anticipating the needs of Jewish students, ensuring safeguards and resources are in place for them, and troubleshooting potential problems that may arise.
AJC, Jewish on Campus Announce New Partnership to Bolster Support for Students Before, During, and After College
American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Jewish on Campus today announced a new partnership to better support young Jews before, during, and after their time as college students.
American Jewish Committee Welcomes Agreement to Require University of Illinois to Adequately Address Antisemitic Acts
As we have seen, antisemitism will only fester and worsen if it is not dealt with. Universities must know that they will be held to account for hostile environments that they knew of or should have known about. They cannot claim ignorance when they are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of students. The University of Illinois must see this agreement as a turning point and implement immediate and lasting change. Jewish students deserve no less.
Lawsuit Uncovers Antisemitic Intent Within Santa Ana Unified School District
American Jewish Committee (AJC), ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, and Covington & Burling announced that they filed a motion adding supporting evidence to a suit against the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) for violations of California’s open meetings laws tied to antisemitic ethnic studies materials.
Back to School with AJC: Guidance and Resources for Parents and Guardians - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
The past academic year was challenging for many Jewish students on college campuses, in high schools and even in some elementary and middle schools.
AJC's Center for Education Advocacy
Amid a massive surge in antisemitic and anti-Zionist incidents at colleges and K-12 schools, American Jewish Committee (AJC) has established a new Center for Education Advocacy. Jews of all ages, in all educational spaces, must be able to learn and grow without the threats of harassment, intimidation, and violence.
The ABCs of Jewish Inclusion: What your school should focus on this year
American Jewish Committee (AJC) has three key recommendations for K-12 school administrators as the Fall 2024 semester gets underway to help ensure that Jewish students and faculty, and indeed all school community members, have a safer, more inclusive, and more productive 2024-25 school year.
Three Recommendations for University Administrators
American Jewish Committee (AJC) has three key recommendations for university administrators as the Fall 2024 semester gets underway to help ensure that Jewish students along with all campus citizens have a safer, more productive 2024-25 school year.
AJC Educational Programs and Workshops for K-12 Independent Schools
The Center for Education Advocacy at American Jewish Committee (AJC) consists of a team of content experts and experienced educators who are eager to support you and your school with sound counsel, strategic guidance, and nuanced educational programs about the Jewish people and antisemitism. We offer a range of educational resources and workshops for administrators, faculty, students, and parents that we curate to meet your institution’s specific needs, culture, and academic goals.
Guidance and Programs for Higher Education Spaces
AJC currently offers programming for university administrators that includes advising sessions for university leaders, senior leadership briefings, antisemitism training for university staff, and a range of educational offerings on Jewish history, identity, and culture focused on meeting the needs of the higher educational community.
AJC, ADL, Hillel International, Jewish Federations, and CoP Urge Colleges and Universities to Prepare for Back-to-School
Following the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents on campus, leading Jewish and educational groups call on college and university administrators to take action ahead of the new school year.