The Future of Jewish America: Responding to Rising Antisemitism and Changing Attitudes Toward Israel
Recently, my family attended a graduation ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of San Francisco. What I witnessed left a lasting and alarming impression—not because of the graduation itself, but because it reflected broader generational and political changes taking place throughout America. At the beginning of the ceremony, the audience stood to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Seated in front of us was a Muslim family celebrating the graduation of a daughter. While most attendees stood, members of that family remained seated. Their lack of patriotism was apparent. During the ceremony, one graduate draped a Palestinian flag over...
22 June, 2026