Clash Of Kingdoms: The Rise Of Anti-Semitism

As Jewish communities celebrated Passover this week across the nation and the world, the rise of antisemitism continues to raise its ugliness, especially on college campuses. Numerous protests have occurred this week, the biggest and possibly the most prominent in the news at Columbia University in New York City.

In the past year, there has been a significant increase in the number of reported incidents of harassment, violence, and intimidation targeting Jewish students on American college campuses. This surge can be partially attributed to the aftermath of Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which has led to heightened tensions and a rise in antisemitic incidents across various campuses.

Jewish students have reported feeling unsafe on their campuses, with many incidents involving physical altercations, verbal attacks, the vandalism of Israeli hostage posters, and the sharing of antisemitic cartoons on social media. Some students have even been advised by a rabbi associated with Columbia University’s Orthodox Union Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus to “return home as soon as possible and remain home” due to the escalating tensions and threats to their safety.

Several high-profile institutions, including Columbia University, have faced criticism for their handling of the situation, with students, faculty, and alumni expressing concern over the lack of effective measures to address antisemitism and protect Jewish students. The Anti-Defamation League has given failing grades to a dozen universities, including Harvard and MIT, for their handling of antisemitism on campus.

In the meantime, Let Us Worship founder, author, and musician Sean Feucht, on Monday, announced a march, “United for Israel,” to support Jewish students and counteract the spirit behind the rise of all the antisemitism at Columbia University, taking place on Thursday evening. “It’s time to take a stand against the rampant antisemitism that is plaguing our nation. Columbia has been taken over by radical Pro-Hamas protestors. On April 25, that changes. Partner organizations are joining us from across the nation. Join us as we pray for the peace of Jerusalem.”

Friends of Feucht, Pastor Russell Johnson of The Pursuit NW church in the greater Seattle area, and author Eric Metaxas will attend the event with him.

Feucht highlighted Liberty University on his social media, asking what would happen if more colleges followed their lead.