Since the horrors of Oct. 7, 2023, Jewish high schoolers across North America have faced a drastically altered reality, marked by fear, hostility and a surge in antisemitism. The Anti-Defamation League's 2024 audit underscores this surge, reporting 9,354 antisemitic incidents across the U.S., a 140% increase over 2023 and the highest since tracking began in 1979. High school is a time for growth and personal development, which schools have a responsibility to help foster. At NCSY, we are committed to ensuring that no student feels alone and provide leadership training, Israel education, and guidance on how to address antisemitism with confidence and dignity. It is unacceptable for schools to be silent or neutral in the face of antisemitism, and parents, educators, and community leaders must also stay engaged.

Original article source: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/antisemitism-campus-high-school-frontline-since-october-7th
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