Summit Against Hate

Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority, Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity, Sigma Delta Tau Sorority and Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity will be hosting the Summit Against Hate at the AFA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.

Incidents of antisemitism and hate-driven actions have reached an all-time high on U.S. campuses in the aftermath of the declaration Israel-Hamas war in October 2023 – though this hate culture has been a constant presence for Jewish students over the years. We thank you for considering how you can support inclusivity on your campus.

Hear what it’s like for Jewish students on campus:

• Antisemitic incidents against Jewish students have reached alarmingly high rates, increasing by 700% from 2022 to 2023 (Hillel.org)
• Before Oct. 7, 2023, Jewish and Muslim students report the highest usage of discrimination to their institutions’ mental health services. Those numbers dramatically increased after the attacks, more than doubling for Jewish students on 100 campuses. (Penn State’s Center for Collegiate Mental Health)
• 10 commendable efforts made to fight campus antisemitism after April 2024 (ADL.org)

We encourage AFA participants to come to an educational block panel co-hosted by four fraternal organizations to dive deeper into addressing antisemitism, identifying hate-fueled rhetoric and supporting Jewish students.

During this program, attendees will engage with a panel of campus and non-campus-based professionals who work with the Jewish community. Attendees will discuss examples of Antisemitism on college campuses, while gaining valuable knowledge, resources, and strategies relevant to effectively supporting our fraternity/sorority members and communities.

“With rising incidents of antisemitism on campuses, it is important that we provide our members with the tools and knowledge to create a safe campus environment. Fraternity and sorority leaders can have a tremendous impact in addressing hatred, bigotry, and discrimination. We’re proud to partner in this programming,” stated Executive Director Andy Huston. “It is important that we provide our students with the training and skills to address anti-Semitism on campus.”

Sigma Alpha Mu provides programming and partnerships to make campuses a more welcoming and inclusive home for all students. Learn more or get involved by emailing us at [email protected].

The Summit Against Hate was a recipient of the 2017 and 2021 North American Interfraternity Conference’s Laurel Wreath Award, co-hosted by Zeta Beta Tau, Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority, Sigma Delta Tau Sorority, and Sigma Alpha Mu. This program is funded in part from sponsors – including Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation – noted below.