Staff Reports
Do you want your child to attend a top-tier university? Of course, who doesn’t? Well, according to sources, some wealthy families are reconsidering their strategies. They’ve been opening their checkbooks to elite schools, but now they’re slamming them shut. The reason? The Ivy League is becoming the Ivy Gefilte Fish League.
That’s right, the Chosen People have had enough. Jewish families are saying “no way, José” to schools like Harvard and Columbia because of the recent explosion of pro-Palestine rallies and anti-Israel sentiment. It’s like the universities are trying to outdo each other in who can be the most anti-Semitic.
These families are yanking their kids out of the application process faster than you can say “mazel tov.” One college admissions consultant revealed that some high school seniors are crossing these schools off their lists quicker than you can say “bagels and lox.” It’s like pulling the matzah out from under them!
When Christopher Rim, founder of Command Education, was interviewed, he said people are changing their minds last minute. And not just changing their minds, they’re changing their entire college lists. That’s like showing up to a pizza party and finding out it’s a tofu party. Not cool, man.
Wealthy Jewish families are rejecting the Ivy League for ‘Plan B’ schools https://t.co/gFVMD1lo29 pic.twitter.com/N9CIgHQqNT
— New York Post (@nypost) November 28, 2023
It’s not just the students who are fed up. Jewish families are sweating bullets, fearing for their kids’ safety. They’re avoiding these elite schools like the bubonic plague. One family crossed Columbia off their list after three and a half years of consultations. That’s longer than it takes to wander through the desert! Now, they’re looking at schools in more conservative parts of the country, like Wash U, Emory, SMU, and Vanderbilt. And they’re not the only ones ditching the Ivy League. There’s been a surge in popularity at these new Plan B schools!
But it’s not just about the Jewish families. Christopher Rim also mentioned a Cornell student making anti-Semitic death threats. This isn’t just some bubbe complaining about the weather; this is serious stuff. And even professors are warning families about the anti-Semitism on campus. One Columbia Business School professor’s speech about not being able to protect students went viral. He basically said, “If my daughter were 18, I’d never send her here!” That’s like telling your friend, “I wouldn’t even let my worst enemy eat your cooking!”
Students are transferring schools left and right, and even former clients are resurfacing, asking for help to escape the anti-Semitic pressures on their campuses. It’s like a game of anti-Semitic musical chairs, and nobody wants to be left without a seat. The rush to transfer is so intense that families are worried their backup schools will be more competitive than ever. Talk about adding insult to injury!
Christopher Rim summed it up perfectly: the university should be a place where all students can thrive, even with different viewpoints. But when it comes to something dangerous like anti-Semitism, the university needs to step in and do something about it. And so far, many haven’t. Oy vey! This is like trying to find a needle in a haystack!
In the end, it’s clear that these Jewish families are taking a stand against anti-Semitism at elite universities. They’re showing these schools that they’re not playing around. And who can blame them? When it comes to their children’s safety and well-being, they’re not backing down. After all, it’s not just a degree they’re after; it’s about being in an environment that respects and protects their beliefs and identities. And that’s something every family can understand, no matter their background. Let’s hope these universities start taking action, or they might find themselves without a kugel at the next family potluck. Remember, universities, don’t be a shlemiel – stand up against anti-Semitism!
