The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has been identified by The Algemeiner as one of the most challenging campuses for Jewish students, primarily due to intense anti-Zionist activism. While UCLA hosts a substantial Jewish student population, those who openly support Israel often find themselves marginalized, even within Jewish circles. Notably, during one academic year, the editor of the Jewish student newspaper also led the campus chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace, an organization known for its anti-Israel stance. Additionally, Hillel at UCLA invited Dr. Cornel West, a prominent advocate of the Intifada, to deliver a keynote address honoring Rabbi Abraham Heschel, reflecting the community’s complex dynamics. This environment underscores a broader trend where anti-Zionism is not perceived as anti-Jewish, leading to a campus climate where pro-Israel conservatives, including many non-Jews, are the primary voices expressing concern over rising anti-Zionist sentiments.algemeiner.com
UCLA Isn’t Anti-Jewish — It’s Anti-Israel
