Brandeis University President's Initiative on Antisemitism

Four-person team discussing around table.
Photo of Rachel Fish teaching with slide in background titled "Historical Manifestation of Jew Hatred: Examining Antisemitism in America""

Founded in 2023 in response to surging antisemitism on American campuses, the Brandeis University President's Initiative on Antisemitism honors Brandeis’ distinct responsibility to the Jewish community and to the ideals of higher education.

Upcoming Programs

October 16
Webinar: The Trump Administration and Campus Antisemitism with Kenneth L. Marcus
12 PM - 1 PM
October 23
Understanding Jewish Identity & Experience, a Professional Development Symposium for Educators (Philadelphia, PA)
October 26
Southwest Institute 2025: Addressing Antisemitism & Intolerance in Education (Tucson, AZ))
November 2
Day of Learning on Identifying and Addressing Antisemitism in Our Schools (Charlotte, NC)
November 10
Webinar for Higher Ed: Creating Safe Dialogue Among Administrators and Staff: Addressing Traumatic Invalidation, Antisemitism and Radicalization with Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern
12 PM - 1 PM
November 10
Webinar for School Educators: Naming The Silence: Understanding Trauma and Invalidation in K-12 with Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern
4 PM - 5 PM
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“Antisemitism is an enduring scourge that has been woefully understudied. Brandeis can refresh higher education’s role and response. Rooted in academic inquiry, Brandeis’ initiative on antisemitism will spur action and lasting change.”

Deborah Lipstadt, MA ‘72, PhD ‘86, HHL ‘19

Former Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, U.S. Department of State