The chancellor of Western Sydney University reflects on the personal and national urgency of confronting antisemitism amid rising tensions and protests on university campuses. The author describes the fear felt by Jewish students and staff, the overwhelming response to their public stance, and the decisive actions taken by their university to ensure campuses remain safe and inclusive. Drawing from personal experiences of family prejudice and transformative visits to Holocaust memorials, the author explains how these shaped their commitment to fighting antisemitism. Ultimately, the piece calls for collective leadership and unity to safeguard social cohesion and reject all forms of hatred in Australia.