More than 300 Jewish students, allies, community leaders, and officials convened in Midtown Manhattan for the Combat Antisemitism Movement’s ‘Rise & Respond: Global Student Summit Against Antisemitism’ to address the growing threat of antisemitism on university campuses.
The summit highlighted a concerning trend of increasing antisemitic incidents, with the Antisemitism Research Center documenting 742 antisemitic events on American campuses in 2024, representing a 120.8% increase from 336 incidents in 2023.
Participants shared personal experiences and discussed strategies to counter discrimination, drawing particular attention to ongoing challenges at institutions like Columbia University. The event recognized student activist Michael Kaminsky, who was physically assaulted on his campus and has since become an advocate for Jewish student rights.
Prominent speakers including Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, Sheryl Sandberg, and Ambassador Danny Danon emphasized the critical importance of standing united against hate. The summit launched the [FACE Antisemitism Initiative], which aims to unite students, faculty, and lawmakers in combating antisemitism through advocacy and education.
CAM CEO Sacha Roytman described the event as a crucial advancement in the global effort to combat antisemitism, providing participants with tools to take meaningful action and create a safer campus environment.
The summit underscored the significance of individual and collective resistance to discrimination, with speakers repeatedly emphasizing the power of speaking out and maintaining resilience in the face of growing hatred.
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