CUNY Report Calls for Major Overhaul to Combat Antisemitism

An independent review finds CUNY's current policies ineffective and recommends significant changes to better protect Jewish students.

Governor Kathy Hochul commissioned the report, led by former Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, to address rising antisemitism at CUNY.
The report criticizes CUNY's decentralized structure and outdated policies, which fail to adequately address antisemitic incidents.
Recommendations include creating a center to address antisemitism, improving the complaint portal, and establishing a victim's advocate program.
The report suggests adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism to better identify and combat Jew-hatred.
CUNY leadership and Jewish community leaders have expressed support for the report's findings and are committed to implementing the recommendations.