After Gaza protests, Columbia agreed to a $21m antisemitism fund. Whose claims will count?
Columbia University has established a $21 million fund to address claims of antisemitism following protests related to the Gaza conflict. Some Jewish faculty members are now seeking compensation, alleging harassment due to their support for Palestinian rights. The situation raises questions about the implications of the fund and the university's handling of dissenting voices within the Jewish community.
- ▪Columbia University reached a settlement that included a $21 million fund for Jewish employees claiming a hostile work environment.
- ▪Jewish faculty members have filed claims stating they experienced harassment for supporting Palestinian rights during campus protests.
- ▪The EEOC fund is the largest public settlement in nearly two decades related to antisemitism on campus.
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Marianne Hirsch in front of the home of the Columbia President with Jewish pro-Palestinian students during a press conference about antisemitism directed at them. Photograph: Nina BermanView image in fullscreenMarianne Hirsch in front of the home of the Columbia President with Jewish pro-Palestinian students during a press conference about antisemitism directed at them. Photograph: Nina BermanColumbia UniversityAfter Gaza protests, Columbia agreed to a $21m antisemitism fund. Whose claims will count?Faculty who support Palestinian rights are applying for compensation, claiming they faced harassment as Jews for their positionsAlice SperiWed 3 Jun 2026 10.17 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 10.29 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWhen Columbia University reached a settlement with the…
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