Jewish Presidents Reflect on Navigating Campus Protests and Criticisms

The campus protests and the resulting Congressional hearings have put all college and university presidents on notice, but Jewish presidents find themselves in a uniquely challenging position where many feel they can’t win.
They’ve been forced to navigate issues that are deeply personal to some of them and rooted in their own identities and upbringing, while being thrust into the spotlight of national discussions about campus antisemitism and violence in Gaza. Below are some of these presidents' thoughts on navigating this particularly difficult personal and professional moment.