Who we are.

By students, for students. Jewish on Campus empowers Jewish student leaders to combat antisemitism on college campuses.

Over the past decade, antisemitism has become a crisis on American college campuses. Jewish students confront antisemitism every day, giving us first-hand expertise on this challenge. Our voices must be heard.

Since our founding in 2020, Jewish on Campus (JOC) has served as the voice of Jewish students in America, created by Jewish students, for Jewish students. We are the first Jewish organization in America built and led by Gen Z, making a national impact by empowering the next generation of Jewish leaders to begin leading today.

What we do.

We envision a world in which young Jews aren’t intimidated into silence. And the fight against antisemitism isn’t ours alone.

JOC is an authentic Jewish civil rights organization. We are building a movement that brings Jewish students together, proactively educating our peers and serving as a voice to advocate on all levels—from local universities to Capitol Hill. Our work is breaking barriers, demanding that young Jewish leaders have a seat at the table. Antisemitism is worth fighting against—and we are leading that fight.

  • On campus, Jewish on Campus leaders educate their peers about antisemitism and advocate for safe and inclusive communities for Jewish students. Our chapters provide a platform for all students who care about their Jewish peers. We give a clear and distinct voice for young Jewish leaders to advocate against antisemitism on and off campus. Jewish on Campus equips our student leaders with media training, educational materials, and advocacy toolkits to take action on their campuses, in their local communities, and all the way up to Capitol Hill.

  • We believe in the power of student voices. Social media connects us across barriers, creating community and opportunities to educate. Our social media has grown over 140,000 followers across platforms. With it, we share student experiences, speak out against antisemitism, encourage Jewish pride, and educate using the authentic voice of Gen Z.

    Through traditional media, we break outside the echo chamber, making antisemitism front-page news. We have been featured in dozens of major media outlets, including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. We are thought leaders, serving as experts on the Jewish campus experience today.

  • Jewish on Campus gives students a seat at the table with change makers, bringing the voices of Jewish students to the world’s highest offices, including the White House, Congress, the Department of Education, the United Nations, and local government offices. Jewish on Campus played a vital role in the creation of the first-ever White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. Our students use their experiences to motivate change.

  • Jewish students deserve a campus experience free from antisemitic harassment and intimidation. Together, we’re standing up for ourselves. Partnering with attorneys, we have filed several Title VI complaints with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, taking action when Jewish students face discrimination on campus. Our Title VI complaint against the University of Vermont was the first complaint on antisemitism to be resolved by the Biden administration, referenced in the White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism as an example of successful student advocacy.

”Jewish on Campus stands as a model of civic engagement for the next generation of Americans, speaking up and fighting back in the face of injustice.”

— Congressman Ritchie Torres

What we believe.

1. Pride

in a strong Jewish identity, in all of its facets—religious, cultural, ethnic, and beyond.

2. Empowerment

to stand up to antisemitism on and off–campus, no matter its origin.

in all campus spaces, ensuring that no Jew has to trade any part of their identity for acceptance.

3. Inclusion

among the Jewish community and our peers from all backgrounds, working together to build a more just world.

4. Allyship

5. Progress

toward a future free of antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred for all.

6. Authenticity

as the voice of our community, built by Jewish students, for Jewish students.

7. Leadership

Building the next generation of Jewish leaders—who are beginning to lead today.

8. Advocacy

Demanding that young Jews always have a seat at the table, using our voices to advocate for change.

What students are saying.

“Jewish on Campus gave me the tools to fight back and helped me file a federal civil rights complaint under Title VI against my university. Without them, our voices wouldn’t be heard.”

— Zack Mink, Cal Poly Humboldt

“Jewish on Campus helped me like no other organization could. The staff gave me the agency and resources to confront antisemitism on my campus in a way that aligned with my values and comfort level. They connected me with attorneys who filed a Title VI complaint to change the situation for Jewish students at my school completely—creating changes that lasted years after I left. Jewish on Campus empowered me through the darkest moments of my life, and their work inspired me to join them in the mission to tackle antisemitism.”

— Avi Zatz, University of Vermont

“Jewish on Campus provided me with critical support and resources when I was facing exclusion and harassment for my Israeli identity. Their work ensures that Jewish students are heard, protected, and empowered to stand up against antisemitism.”

— Ofek Preis, SUNY New Paltz

“Jewish on Campus has not only provided me with the skills necessary to be a better advocate for myself and my community, but a support system that continues to be there for me. Not only are all of these resources available to me, but they are often available before I even know I need them.”

— Abigail Fixel, Columbia University

“Jewish on Campus is allowing me to expand my advocacy toolbox and continues to fuel my passion and confidence in standing up for the greater Jewish community.”

— Chase Tyler Brodsky, Syracuse University

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