Jonah Beckenstein's riveting piece, “Jewish students need you to speak up,” was published on June 1st, shining a light on the inherent anti-Jewish hatred that is pervasive in the anti-Israel movement.
“Aren’t universities supposed to be beacons of academic freedom? Shouldn’t diverse viewpoints be respected? Here we are in 2024, living in a new reality where Canadian educational institutions that pride themselves on fostering inclusive environments allow the spread of disinformation and targeted fear-mongering on campus,” writes Jonah, who studies at the University of Ottawa.
“Hidden within the agenda of the extremist anti-Israel encampment movement lie anti-Canadian values. Allowing the presence of hate speech on campuses is a threat to everyone, not just Jews. When hate speech is coupled with harassment, intimidation, violence and support for Islamic terrorism, society needs to take a stand.”
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