Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Deborah Lipstadt Resigns, Warns of Rising Antisemitism Threat

3/4/2025

25 3

Center

Lipstadt Resigns Amid Antisemitism

Deborah Lipstadt, the former US antisemitism envoy, has stepped down from her teaching role at Columbia University, expressing deep concerns over safety and the institution's lackluster response to rising antisemitism. She lamented that her position might only mask the university's shortcomings, warning that without urgent action, the integrity of higher education could be at serious risk.

Right

Envoy Rejects Teaching

A former Special Envoy has chosen not to teach at Columbia University, citing deep concerns over safety and morality on campus. Following Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, they witnessed a disturbing decline in academic integrity, fearing it jeopardizes the fundamental pursuit of truth and ethical standards in education.

1 of 2

Lipstadt Resigns Amid Antisemitism

Deborah Lipstadt, the former US antisemitism envoy, has stepped down from her teaching role at Columbia University, expressing deep concerns over safety and the institution's lackluster response to rising antisemitism. She lamented that her position might only mask the university's shortcomings, warning that without urgent action, the integrity of higher education could be at serious risk.

1 / 2