Suing Harvard

The State of Antisemitism in America’s Ivy Leagues

Harvard Divinity School graduate Shabbos Kestenbaum became the public face of a first-of-its-kind Title VI lawsuit charging Harvard with failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination. As the lead plaintiff, he helped thrust campus antisemitism into the national spotlight, from congressional hearings to community forums.

In this timely talk, Kestenbaum takes you behind the headlines: what he witnessed on campus after Oct. 7; why he chose to put his name on the suit when others remained anonymous; what his case revealed about culture and accountability at America’s most prestigious university; and what it all means for students, parents, and the Jewish community today.