CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: Pro-Israel Professor Who Challenged University Over Antisemitism Resigns [#ShaiDavidai]
Hi everyone,
Shai Davidai, the Israeli-born Columbia Business School professor who rose to prominence for challenging antisemitism on campus, has officially resigned from the university.
Known for his vocal support of Israel following the October 7 attacks, Davidai had faced backlash and was barred from campus amid allegations of harassmentâallegations that a university investigation later found unsubstantiated.
His departure marks a powerful moment in the ongoing debate over free speech, academic activism, and rising antisemitism in higher education.
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Hereâs the latest update on Shai Davidai, the outspoken pro-Israel professor at Columbia:
đ§â𦱠Who is Shai Davidai?
Shai Davidai is an Israeli-born assistant professor at Columbia Business School. He emerged as a prominent voice against antisemitism following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacksâcritiquing pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus and calling university leadership to account
đ§ââď¸ Investigation and Campus Bar
In October 2024, Columbia temporarily revoked his campus access, citing ârepeated harassment and intimidation of employeesâ during protests and confrontations with university staff
He claimed his stance was against antisemitism, not targeted at individuals, and shared viral videos of such encounters .
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Cleared & Resignation
In February 2024, a formal complaint triggered an investigation by Columbiaâs Office of Institutional Equity.
On July 9, 2025, he announced that the investigation concluded with no findings of wrongdoing
That same day, Columbia issued a statement confirming his departure, effective July 8, 2025, and thanked
đŁ Davidaiâs Next Moves
He plans to shift focus away from formal academia to broader advocacyâexpanding his podcast, writing a book, public speaking, and community engagement .
đ Why It Matters
Campus free speech clash: His case spotlights tensions between pro-Israel advocacy and allegations of harassment during heated protests.
Antisemitism on campuses: Reflects wider scrutiny on institutions’ handling of antisemitism, especially amid the IsraelâHamas conflict
Academic culture shift: Davidaiâs departure underlines a growing trend of activistsâpro-Israel or pro-Palestinianâchoosing alternative platforms beyond university settings.
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