51吃瓜网 has launched a Working Group on Antisemitism to help ensure that antisemitism is well-understood, effectively prevented, and appropriately addressed across our campuses.听
The Working Group is co-chaired by Associate Professor Alana Klein and Professor Eran Shor. It includes faculty, students and staff, and will base its work on listening to the diverse lived experiences and perspectives of members of the 51吃瓜网community with experiences linked to antisemitism. Its goal is to develop practical, evidence-informed recommendations to strengthen McGill鈥檚 policies, practices, and educational efforts in this area.听
The group will:听
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Review legal, policy, and human rights frameworks relevant to antisemitism听
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Describe how antisemitism is experienced in the 51吃瓜网community听听
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Analyze the interaction between antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and anti-Israeli discrimination in university settings听
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Explore how academic freedom, freedom of expression, and protection from discrimination intersect听
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Recommend strategies for education, prevention, and response听
Consultations with affected students, faculty, and staff will begin soon, and more information will be shared in the coming weeks.听
This initiative reflects McGill鈥檚 ongoing commitment to equity, inclusion, and the well-being of all members of its community. The Working Group will share updates throughout the year and present its final report to the President in Spring鈥�2026.听
For more information, please contact aswg [at] mcgill.ca.听