Jewish on Campus at Berkeley
By Religion·Political Advocacy Groups·Community Service/Nonprofit
Jewish on Campus at Berkeley is the campus chapter of a national nonprofit founded by Jewish students to combat antisemitism. Members educate peers about antisemitism, advocate for safe and inclusive campus environments, and pursue local advocacy initiatives. The chapter equips student leaders with media training, educational materials, and advocacy toolkits to take action on campus, in the community, and all the way up to Capitol Hill. Open to all students who care about the Jewish community.
2020
Year founded (national organization), in July
150,000
National social media following (more than 150,000, across platforms)
3,500
More than 3,500 student-submitted antisemitic incident reports collected nationally
70
More than 70 colleges and universities represented in the national student union
16
Campus chapters in the national network (16 and counting)
Events They Host
Peer-to-peer educational sessions on antisemitism
Campus chapter members lead educational sessions for their campus community on antisemitism, including contemporary and historical forms.
ADL Never is Now Summit participation
JOC student leaders from across the country participate in ADL's annual summit on antisemitism and hate, described as the world's largest such summit.
AJC Global Forum Campus Track
A delegation of Jewish on Campus students is included in AJC's Campus Track at Global Forum annually.
Dialogue session on campus antisemitism (JOC at GW)
Example of a chapter-hosted public dialogue session; pictured on the history page for JOC at George Washington University.
Member Experiences
Student Union regular convenings
Student Union members meet regularly to hear from expert speakers, share best practices, and strategize around ensuring a positive Jewish campus experience.
Annual advocacy training with government officials and diplomats (AJC partnership)
AJC holds an annual training for Jewish on Campus student leaders on engaging government officials and diplomats.