Addressing Antisemitism

Addressing antisemitism

We all have the right to work and learn in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, hate speech, and hate crimes. With the nationwide rise in reports of antisemitic incidents and threats to Jewish communities, UC Davis seeks to take action on antisemitism by providing the following resources for those in the affected communities and for others seeking to understand and address antisemitism.

Supporting our Jewish Community

Advisory councils and trainings related to Jewish heritage and addressing antisemitism

The UC Davis Advisory Council on Jewish Life meets quarterly with senior leadership.

The Jewish Student Leaders Council meets regularly with the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

The Jewish Culture, Heritage, and Identity Faculty and Staff Association (JCHAIFSA) fosters community and cultural understanding among UC Davis employees.

The campus community is engaged in a series of national, regional, and local trainings that address antisemitism, and activities that celebrate Jewish heritage.

We recognize the experiences, beliefs, and cultural practices within Jewish communities are diverse, and we strive to honor the range of perspectives that contribute to our understanding of the community's cultures and traditions. 

In alignment with this commitment, campus leaders at UC Davis have been participating in national and regional programming on antisemitism. Ongoing advisory structures—including the Advisory Council on Jewish Life, the Jewish Culture, Heritage, and Identity Faculty and Staff Association (JCHAIFSA) and the Student Affairs Jewish Student Leaders Council—offer regular opportunities for input and collaboration with UC Davis leadership. 

Working together to confront antisemitism

Readings on Antisemitism Recommended by Jewish Studies Faculty

A Campus Guide to Identifying Antisemitism in a Time of Perplexity - Nexus Leadership Project

Home - Nexus Leadership Project - Combating Antisemitism and Protecting Free Speech

The following resources emerge from an ongoing and engaged process, rooted in conversations and relationships with members of our community. We believe that we are only as strong as the voices we hear and the partnerships we build. By engaging both academic scholarship and community perspectives, we strive to create spaces where everyone can feel heard and included. The more perspectives we invite into the conversation, the better we hope to become at finding common ground and addressing the challenges that face our Jewish Community. 

We also invite you to explore the University of California's Combating Antisemitism page, which outlines UC’s systemwide efforts to address antisemitism through education, community engagement, and accountability. This resource complements our ongoing work at UC Davis to confront antisemitism, support Jewish students, staff, and faculty, and uphold our Principles of Community.

UC Takes Action Against Antisemitism

Understanding Antisemitism

The definitions of antisemitism provided below reflect a variety of perspectives, each contributing to a deeper understanding of the concept.

What is UC Davis doing to address hate and harassment?

Celebrating Jewish Heritage

  • We are grateful for the collaborative input on this page
  • Sheri Atkinson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life, Campus Community and Retention Services, UC Davis
    Rachel Darling, Executive Director of the Hillel at Davis and Sacramento
    Naomi Greenspan, Director, Improving the Campus Climate Initiative, Academic Engagement Network
    Rivka Keith, President, Student Board, Hillel at Davis and Sacramento
    Ari Kelman, Professor, Department of History, UC Davis
    Carly Klinger, Student and member of Aggies for Israel, UC Davis
    Dylan Marks, Graduate Student, UC Davis School of Law and member of Jewish Law Student Association
    Arina Nisanova, Graduate Student, UC Davis School of Medicine and member of Jewish Medical Student Association
    UC Davis Jewish Studies Program

Last updated November 2025. This page is a living resources that is constantly evolving. Any requests for revisions or additions are reviewed in consultation with scholars and members of our Jewish community. Thank you for your interest.