Interfaith Chaplains Bridge Campus Divisions Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

Jewish and Muslim chaplains and faith leaders on US campuses are providing support and guidance to students grappling with anger, confusion, and fear amid the Israel-Hamas war. They are helping students process complex questions and anxieties, organizing vigils and prayers, and offering a space for dialogue and reflection. However, tensions and divisions have emerged on campuses, with some students demanding explicit condemnations of attacks by Hamas and others seeking acknowledgment of Palestinian suffering. Chaplains are navigating these challenges while also addressing concerns of hate and fear of anti-Muslim and antisemitic sentiments.