B’nai B’rith NSW is confronting antisemitism and anti-Zionism with an essay contest
B’nai B’rith NSW is tackling antisemitism and anti-Zionism with a new essay contest calling for tertiary education students to share their perspectives and solutions to address the current antisemitism and anti-Zionism on campus.
The virulent rise in antisemitism and anti-Zionism in the aftermath of the brutal Hamas terror attack on Israel in October 2023 has led to intimidating protests, encampments and class disruptions on our campuses that have made Jewish students feel unsafe.
AUJS vice president Zac Morris told the AJN that, “Antisemitism has become normalized on university campuses. For the past 10 months Jewish students have been targeted, ostracized and excluded, they know their peers support the October 7 attacks. Right now, Jewish students do not feel safe on Campus”.
This essay contest offers students on the front-line an opportunity to use their personal experiences to suggest protective measures to tertiary education leaders and policy makers.
Winners will receive a substantial prize and have their essay published.
Awards
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $500
Eligibility Information
Jewish Tertiary students aged 18 – 25 in NSW are welcome to apply.
Question: How should institutions of Higher Learning address and combat antisemitism and anti-Zionism to keep Jewish students safe?
For more information or to enter go to: https://www.bnaibrith.org.au/nsw/essay-contest/
Contact: (02) 9321 6300| www.bnaibrith.org.au
