Statement by Nearly 80 Yeshiva University Student Organizations and Athletic Teams on the War in Israel
Editor’s Note: Following the terrorist attack on Israel perpetrated by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, during the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, and the mass tragedy and war that have unfolded as a result, Yeshiva University student organizations issued an open letter in support of Israel. The letter was signed by nearly 80 undergraduate student organizations — including student councils, publications, NCAA teams and clubs across the political spectrum.
Statement by Yeshiva University Student Organizations on the War in Israel
We, the undersigned, are disgusted by and strongly condemn the unprovoked terrorist attack committed by Hamas in Israel, as well as statements to the effect that the slaughter, rape, abduction, and mutilation of Israeli civilians and foreign nationals by Hamas terrorists can be blamed on Israel.
The blame for this act, and all military responses that follow, falls squarely on Hamas and their Iranian backers. To say otherwise at the deadliest moment for the Jewish people since the Holocaust is antisemitic and reprehensible. We wholly reject the vile notion that these horrific acts can be justified in any way. We condemn this barbarism, and call on all decent Americans to reject it entirely.
We mourn those who have been slaughtered and brutalized. We pray that God ensures that justice be served to those who spilled the blood of innocents. We pray that we may soon see peace.
We are entirely unequivocal: We stand with Israel. Am Yisrael Chai.
Hashem Yikom Damam
Yeshiva Student Union
Beren Campus Student Government Legislature
Beren Campus Student Government Executive Branch
Yeshiva College Student Council
Sy Syms School Of Business Student Council
Student Organization of Yeshiva
Student Life Committee of Wilf Campus
Beren Campus Religious Affairs Committee
Wilf Campus Student Court
Beren Campus Student Government Judicial Branch
YU Commentator Editorial Board
YU Observer Editorial Board
YU College Republicans
YU College Democrats
Yeshiva University Political Action Club
Yeshiva University Pride Alliance
Yeshiva University Israel Club
The Seforim Sale @Yeshiva University
Clarion Political Science Journal
Dunner Political Science Society
Food For Thought Food Distribution
Active Minds Mental Health Awareness Club
MacsLive
YU Environmental Club
Yeshiva University Blood Drive Club
YU Sepharadi Club
Yeshiva University START Science
YU Feminism Club
Stern College Dramatics Society
Yeshiva College Dramatics Society
Beren Campus Computer Science Club
YU Volunteering Chessed Club
YU College EDge
YU Tikvah Fund Campus Chapter
Yeshiva University Music Club
YU Fantasy Book Club
YU Magic The Gathering Club
YU Midwest Club
YU Economics Society
YU Chess Club
Yeshiva University Poetry Club
YU Technology Awareness Group
YU Music Club
YU Sudoku Club
YU Anime and Manga Club
YU on Broadway Club
YU ADHD Awareness Club
YU Student Support Services Committee
YU AMC Club
YU Women’s Daf Yomi Club
Yeshiva University Stock Exchange Club
YU Project Sunshine Club
Sharsheret at YU
Chizuk From the Heights
YU Winter Sports Club
YU Star Wars Club
YU Engineering Club
YU Philosophical Society
YU Esperanto Club
CAMERA on Campus
The Chevraya
YU Psychology Club
CommYUnity
Yeshiva University Comedy Club
Stern Sports Club
Men’s Basketball Team
Women’s Basketball Team
YU Men’s Baseball Team
Women’s Softball Team
Men’s Volleyball Team
Women’s Volleyball Team
Men’s Fencing Team
Women’s Fencing Team
Men’s Soccer Team
Women’s Soccer Team
Men’s Golf Team
Women’s Cross Country Team
Men’s Tennis Team
