Hillel International President and CEO, Lehman, joined ‘Live’ to address the concerning rise in instances of antisemitism on college campuses across the United States. He emphasized the urgent need for change in leadership and policy at institutions of higher education. In the latest edition of the “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter, stories of increasing anti-Jewish prejudice in the US and around the world are highlighted.
The top story features the upcoming 100th day since Hamas abducted approximately 240 hostages, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, during the Nova music festival. Hersh’s mother, Rachel Goldberg, urges the public to show support by wearing a piece of tape with the number “100” near their hearts until her son is safely returned home.
In a powerful video, a New York City rapper of Israeli-American descent bravely fights against antisemitism and condemns the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks on Israel. Through his citizen-journalist approach, he conducts man-on-the-street interviews with pro-Hamas protesters, exposing their lack of understanding about their cause. These videos have garnered millions of views on social media.
Recently, over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters demanding a cease-fire in Gaza were arrested in New York City after blocking traffic on several bridges and the Holland Tunnel. Among the protesters was actress Susan Sarandon, who previously made anti-Jewish remarks at a different protest and was subsequently dropped by her talent agency.
A group of Jewish entertainers has signed an open letter criticizing the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excluding Jews from its Oscars diversity standards. This exclusion comes at a time when antisemitism has been on the rise following the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks against Israel. The letter highlights the Academy’s failure to acknowledge Jews as a minority group, despite their significant contributions to the film industry.
In a distressing incident, a group of Palestinian rioters vandalized Joshua’s Altar in the West Bank, a sacred site revered by millions of Jews and Christians. The rioters burned tires on the remains of the altar and spray-painted Palestinian flags and Arabic inscriptions on the stones, causing significant damage.
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