States Confront Rising Antisemitism in Schools Amid Growing Threats to Free Speech

In the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, classrooms across America have become unexpected battlegrounds for ideological conflict—with Jewish teachers like Josh Hirsch facing intimidation and harassment simply for expressing support for our ally Israel. This hostile environment is not a distant international problem; it hits close to home, threatening the safety of educators and the integrity of our educational institutions.Why Are Schools Struggling to Tackle Antisemitism?Hirsch’s experience in Adams County, Colorado—receiving threats that included his family's private information taped outside his classroom door—is a stark example of how antisemitism has escalated unchecked in K-12 schools. Despite...