“It’s been really challenging that the Jewish community, not just at Cornell, but all over the world, is hurting,” said Melanie Schwartz ’25, president of Cornell Hillel. Shapira said that following the first vigil, statements from pro-Palestinian organizations and activists caused Jewish students to feel uncomfortable and unsupported following the attacks. Schwartz explained the concerns that Jewish students felt after learning about the threats posted on Greekrank. Galperin, who currently serves as the house manager for the CJL, explained how seeing Hochul made the Jewish community feel supported on campus. (Ming DeMers/Sun Photography Editor)Schwartz echoed that the Jewish community has continuously supported each other over the past year.
