Vanessa Hidary: As a Jew with a strong connection to Israel, I've found myself increasingly isolated within my social and artistic communities. Discussions about the complex historical narratives surrounding the conflict feel one-sided and lacking in nuance. This has led to strained friendships, fractured relationships with colleagues, and a loss of social media followers.
Zev Stub: Some 78 percent of Jewish students now conceal their religious identity and 81% hide their Zionist identity on campus, according to a survey of 1,727 students in more than 60 countries conducted during the 2024–2025 academic year by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS).
