A former deputy mayor of Jerusalem has launched a new educational initiative designed to offer Jewish students an alternative to increasingly hostile college environments abroad.
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, who currently serves as special envoy for trade innovation for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has created Campus Israel as a response to rising antisemitism on university campuses. The platform aims to connect international students with English-taught degree programs, application assistance, internships, and community experiences in Israel.
Hassan-Nahoum, an Israeli politician, approaches multiple challenges with a practical mindset – from unfriendly campus environments and regional changes to ongoing conflicts and the persistence of antisemitism, as well as advocating for increased women’s leadership roles. Her strategy centers on creating tangible solutions immediately.
When discussing her motivation for developing Campus Israel, Hassan-Nahoum doesn’t begin with technical details or financial considerations. Instead, she poses a fundamental question: “Why aren’t more Jewish students [from abroad] studying in college in Israel in the many degrees in full English language that we have here?” she recalls wondering.
The initiative represents Hassan-Nahoum’s response to what she perceives as urgent, interconnected crises requiring immediate, practical solutions.
