By Stephen Faircloth
The Ivy League has long been regarded as a cradle of future leaders, shaping both minds and culture across the nation. In recent years, however, these campuses have also become contested spaces where Jewish students increasingly encounter antisemitism in the form of harassment, exclusion, and silence from those in authority. In response, The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) and Regent University have joined with JewBelong to launch a billboard campaign that refuses to remain quiet.
The effort features JewBelong’s signature pink and white billboards placed in prominent locations at Harvard, Yale, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania. These signs are not simple advertisements. They are public declarations that antisemitism has no place in institutions that claim to foster intellectual freedom and moral responsibility.
Each billboard delivers a clear message about the dangers of silence. Choosing not to speak against hatred is itself an act of complicity. The goal is to spark conversation, challenge apathy, and embolden students, faculty, and administrators to stand as visible allies with their Jewish peers.
Although antisemitism is a national concern, the Ivy League carries unique symbolic weight. These universities are incubators of cultural influence, and the ideas formed there often ripple outward into American society. When antisemitism festers unchecked in such settings, it shapes not only the immediate campus climate but also the perspectives of future leaders who carry those attitudes into wider spheres.
By bringing these messages directly into the Ivy League, the campaign speaks to the next generation of policymakers, educators, and cultural voices. It underscores the truth that moral courage is essential to genuine leadership.
JewBelong has used bold public messaging in major cities such as New York and Los Angeles, yet this Ivy League initiative is about more than geography. It is about addressing silence where it is most damaging. On campuses that claim to uphold diversity, equity, and inclusion, the lack of strong responses to antisemitic incidents undermines those very principles.
The partnership with CBN and Regent University expands the campaign’s reach through television and digital platforms, ensuring that its impact extends far beyond the billboards themselves. This effort is an invitation to Christians and Americans everywhere to recognize that standing against antisemitism is not a partisan or sectarian matter. It is both a human responsibility and a spiritual calling.
Though the Ivy League campaign is central, it is also part of a wider movement. With parallel outreach in the South through Southeastern Conference universities, the campaign seeks to build a coalition of students and alumni united in rejecting hatred. Each new campus engaged adds strength to a growing chorus of voices calling for courage, solidarity, and love of neighbor.
The message is urgent and unmistakable. Silence is no longer an option. In the face of rising antisemitism, particularly within institutions charged with shaping the leaders of tomorrow, communities must choose action over complacency. Every billboard stands as a reminder that defending the Jewish people is not only a moral duty but also a reflection of God’s call to love and protect our neighbors.
If you are a Christian who believes in standing with Israel and the Jewish people while confronting antisemitism, lies, and misinformation, we invite you to join CBN Israel in making a meaningful difference today.
Stephen Faircloth is the President of CBN Israel, an initiative dedicated to sharing the true story of the Jewish nation and inspiring a global community of Christians to stand with Israel and support her people in need. Our vision is to reshape the global conversation about Israel by fostering understanding, hope, and healing between Jews and Christians around the world. For more than 50 years, the Christian Broadcasting Network has supported Israel. By joining CBN Israel, you become part of this enduring legacy, transforming lives today and strengthening Christian support for Israel for generations to come.
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