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Chapman University Sued for Alleged Anti-Semitic Bullying

11/6/2025

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A federal lawsuit has been filed by two former Chapman University students alleging the university allowed anti-Semitic bullying by pro-Palestinian activists.
The suit claims Chapman failed to discipline students who vandalized a memorial for victims of the October 2023 Hamas attack, shouted threats at Jewish students, and displayed Nazi salutes.
The plaintiffs, Eli Schechter and Talya Malka, say the university's actions created a hostile environment, and they are backed by the National Jewish Advocacy Center, which is using a workplace discrimination law to challenge campus antisemitism.
Chapman University said it is reviewing the lawsuit and remains committed to supporting Jewish students.

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A federal lawsuit has been filed by two former Chapman University students alleging the university allowed anti-Semitic bullying by pro-Palestinian activists.
The suit claims Chapman failed to discipline students who vandalized a memorial for victims of the October 2023 Hamas attack, shouted threats at Jewish students, and displayed Nazi salutes.
The plaintiffs, Eli Schechter and Talya Malka, say the university's actions created a hostile environment, and they are backed by the National Jewish Advocacy Center, which is using a workplace discrimination law to challenge campus antisemitism.
Chapman University said it is reviewing the lawsuit and remains committed to supporting Jewish students.