Chabad at Haverford has issued the following public statement regarding President Raymond’s
upcoming May 7 testimony before the House Committee regarding antisemitism at Haverford:

We hoped that Haverford would take meaningful steps long ago to change course before this painful moment arrived. In the months since October 7, many Jewish students have felt deeply isolated, afraid to speak openly, and abandoned by the very institutions meant to protect them. Regardless of one’s views on the congressional investigation or the broader political climate, it is essential to acknowledge that this environment in which many Jews feel unsafe and unwelcome is intolerable. We should all agree that students deserve dignity, safety, and a sense of belonging. In this moment, we urge President Raymond to lead with courage—to rebuild trust and restore a campus where all students, including those who are proudly Jewish and pro-Israel, feel they truly belong. Rather than deflecting blame, we call on Haverford’s leadership to meet this turning point with honesty and resolve. This is an opportunity to take real, concrete action to ensure that Haverford becomes a safer, more inclusive home for every member of its community.

Since 2006, The Rohr Center for Jewish Life-Chabad at Haverford and Bryn Mawr has offered a home away from home for Jewish students—a place where everyone is welcome to explore, celebrate, and live their Jewish identity. We stand with our students and will continue to stand up for them as we always have. Even during this difficult chapter, we remain committed to working with Haverford to turn the corner, overcome the current crisis, and once again become a source of immense pride and beacon of light and hope for its student and alumni communities and beyond.