After cutting ties with Columbia University, Robert Kraft donated $1 million to Yeshiva University, Fox News reported.
The owner of the New England Patriots has made a donation to help transfer Jewish students seeking the high-quality educational environment and supportive community that a yeshiva offers. according to He told Fox News that the donation was made in response to rising anti-Semitism on US college campuses.
According to the media, Craft is motivated by the recent increase in anti-Israel protests following the Israel-Hamas clash, and seeks to create a safer and more inclusive educational environment. She underscored her commitment to fighting hatred by responding to demonstrations at her alma mater, Columbia University. She reportedly feels “reluctant to support the university until corrective measures are taken.”
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In addition to her educational philanthropy, Kraft is also a prominent anti-hate activist through her foundation, which fights anti-Semitism. The foundation, which Kraft launched with an initial investment of $20 million, was significantly bolstered by Kraft's commitment of an additional $100 million in late 2023, Fox News reported. (RELATED: New England Patriots owner reveals whether he'll root for Tom Brady in the Super Bowl)
Yeshiva University in New York City enrolls more than 7,400 undergraduate and graduate students, and the new scholarship program aims to not only help accommodate more students, but also develop leaders who advocate for unity and respect, according to Fox News.
