Navigating Anti-Semitism and Free Speech on Campus

This chapter examines the intersections of anti-Semitism, academic discourse, and free speech, focusing on the experiences of Jewish students in relation to aggressive rhetoric on campus. It also explores the complex dynamics surrounding identity, political expression, and the contrasting emotions of Jewish and Palestinian students amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. By raising critical questions about the acceptability of discomfort and the thresholds of harassment, the conversation underscores the challenges of fostering understanding in a divided environment.