Challenges on Campus
As Jewish students, we face significant challenges on campuses, where polarization has become a major issue.
The past two years have been particularly difficult, with campuses becoming arenas of polarization rather than places of curiosity and critical exchange.
Impact on Students
Many students feel trapped between taking a strident side on nuanced conflicts or staying silent and withdrawing from conversations altogether.
Charlie Kirk’s recent assassination has further intensified the polarizing atmosphere.
This climate has felt especially isolating for students who care deeply about pluralism.
Call for Pluralism
Some university administrators have been calling for pluralism and increasing investments in dialogue training, even before Kirk’s assassination.
However, dialogue alone is not enough to fix the issues on campuses; Jewish students like us need more.
Author's summary: Polarization on campuses affects Jewish students.