Robert Kraft Places Full Page Advertisements in Prominent Newspapers to Support His Anti Antisemitism Foundation

Robert Kraft's FCAS placed full-page ads in newspapers displaying a heartfelt letter by the Patriots owner. Kraft, a Columbia University graduate, expressed his deep sadness over the hate and polarization occurring on his beloved campus. This comes after he withdrew support for his alma mater due to recent unrest.

Anti-Israel protesters illegally occupied Columbia's Hamilton Hall and set up camp on the iconic lawn. Kraft expressed his appall at the increasing hatred and intimidation on college campuses. I believe political issues should be debated vigorously. Hate speech, intimidation, and stifling others' safety, studies, and voices is unacceptable.

The NFL luminary, 82, called out protestors at Columbia and other schools for wearing masks and shouting vile, hate filled labels, stating it is not free speech but cowardice. They should be held accountable. Mayor Eric Adams addressed the protests at Columbia and NYC schools, suggesting zero tolerance to curb escalating costs.

Stop the expansion of the tents as soon as they go up. This is what we saw at Columbia University [and other campuses]. Kraft's latest print ad followed their TV ads during the Academy Awards and the Super Bowl. The Oscars spot depicted a teen boy's bar mitzvah in Boston, Mass., which was disrupted by a temple bomb threat.

A local church provided support to the boy's family during this challenging period. The ad is part of the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism's $25 million “Stand Up to Jewish Hate” campaign. The foundation's “blue square” campaign was launched over a year ago as a symbol of standing against Jewish hate and all hate.

Supported by stars like Tom Brady, Mike Tyson, Dave Matthews, and Jon Bon Jovi, among others, the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism aims to foster empathy and combat growing hate in our nation.