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WATCH: A San Francisco Jewish man bravely shares his experiences with antisemitism after losing five family members at Kibbutz Be'eri, including two kidnapped by Hamas, only to be met with boos and jeers from anti-Israel activists.
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Last night at @UCBerkeley, Jewish students were threatened, assaulted, and prevented from attending a speech by a Jewish speaker on campus. Campus police shut down this private event when it became clear that they could not protect the students. Multiple students reported being spat on, screamed at, called derogatory names like "dirty Jew" or "you Jew," and physically assaulted by protestors.
Jewish students deserve to navigate their lives without fear, and it is crucial that there are significant repercussions for those hindering this goal, including the responsible organizations and individuals. Ultimately, the UC Berkeley administration bears the responsibility of ensuring the safety of Jewish students on campus, a duty that was not fulfilled last night.
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WATCH: On Saturday, a Jewish man and his five-old-son were directed across the street to Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland while looking for a restroom.
After purchasing drinks and sitting down, the cafe owner confronted the man about the Star of David on his hat, stating it was violent and demanded to know if he was a Zionist. When the man asked what that had to do with anything, the owner insisted he leave.
Later, when asking if the establishment did not allow Jews, the man was told they “might not."
The rise in antisemitic incidents in Oakland since October 7 is alarming and out of control. This incident stands as one of the most blatant acts of discrimination, and we call on our leaders to take a stand against such behavior and speak out NOW.
Note: This video has been edited to protect the child’s identity.
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WATCH: Susanne DeWitt, an 89 year-old Holocaust survivor who was arrested and sent to Dachau Concentration Camp at age 4, was repeatedly heckled by demonstrators as she spoke in favor of the City of Berkeley's Holocaust Remembrance Day proclamation.
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WATCH: Yesterday, the Berkeley City Council held its final meeting before a one-month recess. The agenda of the meeting included an item on marking Holocaust Remembrance Day and funding educational programs around this commemoration. There was nothing on the meeting agenda about the Israel-Hamas War.
Demonstrators called Jews "Zionist pigs," intimidated a Holocaust survivor, stole and threw a Jewish man's phone toward the dais and implied city council members were being bought by the Jewish community.
Warning: Explicit language
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30+ Jewish families have pulled their children from Oakland Unified School District since October.
Now a federal investigation into four alleged incidents of anti-Jewish bias has been opened by the Department of Education:
- A Palestinian flag flying from the flagpole in front of Fremont High School in November
- The December 6 teach-in on Palestine which included lessons such as "I is for Intifada"
- A middle school administrator making inflammatory social media posts about Zionists
- A middle school teacher allegedly putting up a “From the River to the Sea” poster in his class
These are not isolated incidents. JCRC regularly receives dozens of reports of Jewish students feeling unsafe in Bay Area schools. We are concerned for the safety and belonging of our Jewish students.
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SHOCKING: Last night, anti-Israel demonstrators at the 16th Congressional District Debate at Palo Alto City Hall denied the October 7 attacks, booed any mention of Israel and openly supported Hamas’ genocidal terrorism.
We are thankful for the candidates who bravely stood up against hate and reaffirmed their support for Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
JCRC Bay Area calls on the broader community to condemn antisemitic Hamas denialism, which has strong echoes of Holocaust denialism. The mass murder of Jews can never be allowed to be trivialized.
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WATCH: Last night, during a forum with Stanford University's leadership meant to address the rise of antisemitism on campus, demonstrators outside shouted "go back to Brooklyn!," "Zionists you can't hide!" and "Israel will fall!"
Jewish students on campus are already experiencing heightened feelings of insecurity. It is unjust and antisemitic to attribute to them responsibility for the conflict in the Middle East.
Stay up to date as we counter antisemitism and other forms of hatred: jcrc.org/join-us
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As our community sings Hine Ma Tov, a song representing peace and community, disrupters yell "stop using your religion to justify killing" and "free Palestine."
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A demonstrator laughed when a Jewish parent talked about an antisemitic incident at her child's elementary school.
Berkeley Unified School District is currently under federal investigation after numerous allegations of antisemitism across its campuses.
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The malicious destruction of a public menorah in Lake Merritt, #Oakland, accompanied by hateful graffiti, is just the latest example of rampant antisemitism tearing apart the Bay Area.
There's no room for debate; this vicious act unequivocally deserves condemnation.
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WATCH: For weeks, California State Senator @Scott_Wiener has been subject to an onslaught of harassment both in-person and online, including the assertion that "your whole bloodline's cowards."
In social media videos posted this week, Sen. Wiener is seen sitting on a plane with an inverted red triangle above his head, a symbol used by Hamas to identify their targets. He is chased and called a "genocide profiteer." His car is mobbed by a crowd of angry "activists" screaming "you're killing babies!"
Targeted harassment of our Jewish elected officials is wrong, dangerous and antisemitic. It must stop. We stand firmly behind Sen. Wiener and thank him for being a steadfast leader in our community.
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At an anti-abortion rally in San Francisco, antisemities proudly display Nazi salutes, hand out antisemitic leaflets and shout racial slurs.
A man is seen with a shirt reading "Jews rape kids."
The presence of such explicit antisemitism in SF is concerning and must be unequivocally condemned.
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Three of the four organizations cited in the academic boycott demand by encampment activists at @UCSC are Jewish charities and communal groups: Helen Diller Foundation, @KoretFoundation, and @HillelIntl.
They are pillars of the Jewish community.
This isn't just about opposing Israel's Gaza actions but seems aimed at Jewish institutions, revealing underlying antisemitism.
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Anti-Israel activists firebombed a building at @UCBerkeley yesterday.
Then they proudly took credit for it on social media.
"EVERY SINGLE BUILDING ON THE UC BERKELEY CAMPUS DESERVES TO BE INCINERATED... UC SYSTEM MUST DIVEST FROM ISRAEL OR FACE OUR WRATH OF REVENGE," they wrote.
The so-called "student intifada" is far from peaceful; these actions are criminal and unacceptable. Intimidation and violence will not "free Palestine" or accomplish BDS efforts.
It is imperative that our leaders take immediate and decisive action to hold accountable those who commit these acts.
Read more in @Jerusalem_Post: jpost.com/bds-threat/article…
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WATCH: Yesterday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a compromise resolution on Hamas and Israel, but the public comment period was filled with antisemitic vitriol, conspiracy theories, and harassment.
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We are disheartened by this poorly worded statement from San Francisco Pride.
We call on @SFPride to clarify that everyone, including LGBTQ+ Israelis, are welcome at Pride.
No one should be singled out because of their ethnic identity.
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WATCH: Last night's #Oakland City Council meeting was disturbing. The council chambers were plagued for hours with support for terrorists, #antisemitism, and denial of the October 7th attacks. The Jewish community in the Bay Area stands strong against hate, and we call on our elected officials to condemn these egregious statements. View some of the highlights.
To get the facts on #Hamas and why they are a barrier to peace, view our "Who is Hamas?" post: buff.ly/47vFePx
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Last night, under the cover of an anti-ICE protest, agitators forcibly entered and vandalized @welcometomannys, a beloved Jewish-owned civic engagement hub and community space. This wasn't an isolated incident; @manny_yekutiel and his establishment have been subjected to a years-long campaign of relentless antisemitic vandalism, which has increased in intensity since October 7th. Broken windows, death threats, and slurs like "Zio," "settler," and "murderer" scrawled on his business's walls are some of the most recent examples.
We unequivocally condemn this lawless destruction of property and violent rhetoric, which is part of a disturbing rise in the targeting of Jewish individuals and institutions. We know where this can lead: we've seen it manifest in violent antisemitic attacks in places like D.C. and Boulder. Antisemitism has no place in our society, and its presence, particularly at demonstrations meant to promote justice and welcome the stranger, undermines the very values such movements claim to uphold.
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OVERT ANTISEMITISM: A man speaking at yesterday's South San Francisco City Council meeting points at Jewish members of the public and claims Palestinian children have been murdered by "people like this, right here."
Once again, we are seeing the scapegoating of the local Jewish community for the war in Gaza. We wholeheartedly condemn this behavior and call on our leaders to reject all messaging seeking to demonize our community.
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HAPPENING NOW: JCRC is at tonight's Berkeley City Council meeting passing out sufganiyot and lighting the menorah with our community for the sixth night of #Hanukkah.
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WATCH: At this week's Santa Cruz City Council meeting, anti-Israel protestors threw objects at councilmembers, banged on doors, and broke a window. The police had to forcibly remove the agitators from chambers.
Why the uproar? The City Council didn't call for a one-sided ceasefire but opted instead to seek a peaceful resolution.
Violence against elected officials is never justified. We appreciate the Santa Cruz City Council for not endorsing any resolutions on Israel or Hamas.
(Note: the date on the video is incorrect)
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Some of the egregious signs in the room. Jewish community members mentioned feeling unsafe and targeted.
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We call on @Oakland's leadership to SPEAK OUT against this blatant discrimination.
@MayorShengThao
@Kaplan4Oakland
@DanKalb
@Nikkiforallofus
@Janani4Oakland
@NoelGallo5
@KevinJenkinsoak
@reidforoakland
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Earlier today at @SJSU, a planned protest against guest speaker Prof. Jeffrey Blutinger's talk on achieving peace in the Middle East through a two-state solution escalated into violence. Protestors obstructed entrances, called for "intifada," and clashed with law enforcement.
Their message? To show that "Zionists are not welcome here."
To ensure the safety of Prof. Blutinger, an armed escort was necessary for his departure. The intimidation tactics employed against a Jewish speaker are deeply troubling. We urge @SJSU to take action to ensure the safety of our Jewish community on campus.
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For weeks, #Berkeley City Council meetings have been plagued by antisemitic comments, bullying and harassment.
Thank you Mayor @JesseArreguin for consistently standing up to hate and shutting down these bad actors. This is what leadership looks like.
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Let your city council know, say NO to divisive resolutions!
Don't bring what happened in San Francisco and Oakland into your city.
buff.ly/3FEvOVl
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We are deeply disturbed by graffiti along Market Street reading after yesterday's pro-Palestinian rally in San Francisco. We have been in touch with city leaders and @SFPD to investigate this crime.
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The man was wearing a hat he had owned for years, a vintage 1938 Hebrew Orphan Asylum baseball cap, a historic institution his grandmother had been an orphan at.
The hat is currently for sale here: ebbets.com/collections/hebre…
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We are deeply troubled by @ZahraBilloo's open support for terrorism against Jewish civilians.
As the Exec. Dir. of @CAIRSFBA, her mourning of Hamas terrorist Ismail Haniyeh affirms that this is not a movement of peace, but one intent on destroying Israel & the Jewish people.
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We are deeply disturbed that anti-Israel activists have taken over Anna Head Alumnae Hall at @UCBerkeley, vandalizing the interior with antisemitic graffiti.
The Star of David, the most recognizable symbol in Judaism, is seen equated with a swastika.
This is not protest, this is pure hate.
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JCRC is deeply disturbed by antisemitic incitement targeting Santa Clara DA Jeff Rosen. On the flyer for "San Jose Rally for Palestine," Rosen, a Jewish elected official, is seen with Arabic words "intifada" and "revolution" above his head and eyes crossed out—an explicit display of antisemitism.
The use of an upside-down red triangle, associated with Hamas for identifying enemies, adds a dangerous dimension to the targeting.
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Chants of "intifada" echoing through hallways, doctors sharing antisemitic posts online, nurses donning "Free Palestine" pins while treating patients - this is what has taken place at @UCSF. As a result, Jewish patients and staff are feeling unsafe.
jewishjournal.com/community/…
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Yesterday in San Francisco, activists marched through the streets screaming, "We don't want no two-state! We want all the 48!" and called for "intifada."
As the march moved down Market Street, "death to Israel" and "death to Zionism" were spray painted on nearby businesses.
In recent months, we have seen the escalation of activist messaging go from criticism of Israel to calls for the full annihilation of the Jewish state. Incitement, violent rhetoric, and calls for attacks on Jews and Israelis have no place in the Bay Area.
Thank you @SFPD and @sfpublicworks for the swift response and immediate removal of the hateful graffiti.
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WATCH: Yesterday, anti-Israel agitators targeted an annual family-friendly pumpkin carving event hosted by California State Senator @Scott_Wiener in San Francisco, where families and children were present.
In a clear escalation, the protesters used abusive language and antisemitic stereotypes about Jewish influence to harass attendees. They targeted Sen. Wiener, who is Jewish, for no other reason than his identity, shouting “stop killing kids,” as though he held control over the situation in the Middle East.
JCRC Bay Area is deeply concerned by this increasing radicalization that could lead to vandalism, violence or worse.
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We are deeply concerned that anti-Israel groups have now turned their attention to target the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, @HillelIntl, a safe haven and foundation for Jewish students for over 100 years.
The calls initially began with SJP demanding @UCSC cut ties to Jewish charities and institutions including Hillel as part of ending their encampment.
Now there are calls for universities nationwide to drop Hillel.
Hillel serves as a hub for Jewish life on campus, offering a range of programming, events, and resources to engage Jewish students in their cultural, religious, and social identities.
They provide opportunities for both Jewish and non-Jewish students to connect with each other, celebrate holidays, participate in community service, explore their heritage, and deepen their understanding of Judaism.
Hillel is represented across 850 North American campuses and communities. It is the largest collective of Jewish students on Earth.
Calling on universities to cut ties with the majority of their Jewish students is blatantly antisemitic. It denies them of resources, community, freedom of expression and undermines diversity and inclusion.
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Help us #BRINGTHEMHOME, visit our empty #Shabbat tables in Berkeley, Foster City, Napa, San Francisco, Sausalito, and Walnut Creek on Fri, Nov. 10, 11-6:00 buff.ly/3u4EfH4
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In a stunning turn of events, Sonoma State University President Mike Lee is now on leave after countless community members opposed his endorsement of the anti-Israel encampment demands.
BREAKING: Sonoma State President Mike Lee on leave 24 hrs after endorsing anti-Israel encampment demands. Thank you @calstate Pres Garcia, Jewish Caucus' @Scott_Wiener and @AsmJesseGabriel, @JPACcalifornia @JFedLA and countless community members who weighed in with @SFJCRC.
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We’re at Congregation Beth Israel in Berkeley where a packed house has come together to mourn the loss of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five Israeli hostages.
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WATCH: @SFSU students repeat slogans calling for the destruction of the world's only Jewish state as an anti-Israel encampment is established.
"Resistance is justified when people are occupied!"
"There is only one solution: Intifada revolution!"
"Palestine is Arab! Israel is a thief!"
"From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free!"
We are deeply concerned that faculty members and outside organizers are recklessly leading students to voice antisemitic rhetoric. It's imperative that Bay Area universities ensure the safety of all students on campus.
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PROTESTORS ATTACK JEWISH EDUCATOR’S EVENT ON COMBATTING ANTISEMITISM
On Wednesday, May 8, protestors attacked attendees of a private event hosted by Jewish author and educator Debbie Lechtman (Roots Metals) in Oakland.
The event, hosted on Holocaust Remembrance Day, was a talk on antisemitism, and was not focused on Israel.
Attendees allege they were followed, called “disgusting Jewish pigs” and were hit with glass bottles filled with fake blood leading to cuts, head injuries and clothing stains.
Targeting anyone because of their identity is wrong. The mob-style intimidation tactics displayed by these protestors is a stark reminder of the pervasive and insidious nature of hate and antisemitism. The event organizers have informed the Oakland Police Department and FBI, and an incident report has been filed.
We are disgusted by these vile and antisemitic actions. Violence and intimidation have no place in our community. We are deeply concerned agitators are turning their attention to intimidate and harass our Jewish community. We cannot let threats and mob rule overcome our ability to gather and convene as a community.
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HAPPENING NOW: We are “lighting up the night” in Union Square with Chabad of SF with special guests + the big menorah!
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News Flash: Blocking traffic is not a great way to win friends in the Bay 🤷
NOW ON THE BAY BRIDGE
Dozens are shutting the bridge down during commute hours, DEMANDING a ceasefire in Gaza while Biden is here in San Francisco.
No Gaza genocide, no more bombing, stop killing children.
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BOYCOTT GONE WRONG: Two weeks ago, posters were placed outside several Jewish-owned restaurants, calling for a boycott of “Zionist” goods.
Taboun, a local Palestinian-owned restaurant, was inadvertently included by the overzealous anti-Zionists. In response, our community is rallying support.
SFBadJews, a social group formed in December, is staging a “reverse boycott” to aid the restaurants over the next six weeks. Its first event at @orenshummus had over 60 people come out.
These businesses shouldn't bear consequences for events thousands of miles away. Attacking people for their ethnicity, real or perceived, is wrong. Boycotting local eateries won't solve the Middle East conflict.
Support them at this time. Learn more: buff.ly/4bf4Z8O
Friday, Feb 2: @SababaHotPita
Sunday, Feb 11: Hummus Bodega
Sunday, Feb 18: @welcometomannys
Sunday, Feb 25: Sabra Grill
Sunday, March 2: Taboun
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"I don’t know what sophomore or junior in high school is looking at what’s happening at Cal if they're Jewish, and wants to apply to UC Berkeley," CEO @TyeGregory said about Monday's incident on campus. @nbcbayarea
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WATCH: Last week's Berkeley City Council meeting witnessed activists relentlessly heckling a Holocaust survivor and denying documented Hamas atrocities like rape, murder, and torture. This appalling behavior reflects the chaos plaguing city council meetings across the Bay Area.
We unequivocally condemn the disrespectful treatment of the survivor, who knows all too well the pain of persecution and antisemitism.
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UPDATE: San Francisco Pride releases statement welcoming all to Pride
JCRC appreciates @SFPride clarifying their position which affirmed that LGBTQ+ Jews, Israelis, and allies are welcome at Pride. All LGBTQ+ people, regardless of religion, nationality, race, ability, or creed, should belong in San Francisco. We look forward to marching in Pride as our full authentic Jewish selves on June 30th.
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We are carefully monitoring the emerging anti-Israel protests at UC Berkeley, which appear to be inspired by the deeply antisemitic Columbia “encampment,” responsible for harassing and blocking Jewish students from accessing their campus.
While their words are abhorrent, the protesters at UC Berkeley have a right to free speech and assembly, and no violence or obstruction has yet been reported. We are in conversation with the Administration, who are committed to ensuring Jewish safety and participation in campus life.
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As we continue to monitor the ongoing anti-Israel encampment at @UCBerkeley, we've noticed some concerning developments:
- Activists are still blocking the historic Sather Gate, and displaying banners that glorify "resistance," featuring Hamas' inverted triangle symbol
- Sproul Plaza, the main thoroughfare on campus, has been designated as an "Anti Zion[ist] Zone"
- Chants advocating for violence, like "there is only one solution, Intifada revolution," and "from the river to the sea" are a daily occurrence
- Demonstrators have held signs equating Israel with Nazis
Endorsing terrorist groups like Hamas is the opposite of "standing" with the Palestinian people. Preventing Jewish and Israeli students from passing freely through their campus are not actions of peace.
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Susanne DeWitt, the 89 year old Holocaust survivor who was jeered and harassed at Berkeley City Council meetings last month, wrote an op-ed for @CNN about the antisemitism plaguing the city.
Read it here:
cnn.com/2024/04/19/opinions/…
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At tonight’s #Oakland City Council meeting, a resolution passed in support of an immediate ceasefire that failed to mention the atrocities of #Hamas, including rape, torture, and mass murder of Jews, Bedouins, Thai and Filipino farm workers, and many more.
As disturbing was the completely inability of council members to reign in several hours antisemitic rhetoric, including chants of “white Hitler,” saying “antisemitism isn’t real,” and denying that the Oct. 7 attacks occurred.
CEO @TyeGregory reflected “Tonight’s meeting was a complete disgrace and will bring nothing constructive to actual Palestinians and Israelis on the ground. What it instead has achieved is the fanning of flames of antisemitism in Oakland.”
JCRC would like to thank Councilmembers @DanKalb and @reidforoakland for having the courage to condemn terrorism.
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Sonoma State University is in clear violation of @calstate anti-discrimination policies and California anti-BDS law AB 2844 in addition to elevating anti-Israel groups that advocate for the elimination of the Jewish state.
We call on CSU Chancellor @CSUdrG to rectify this situation and ensure universities throughout the CSU system are aligned with the values they stand for.
The civil rights of Jewish students and faculty are not a bargaining chip that should be used to quell campus unrest.
Yesterday the President of Sonoma State University aligned the campus with BDS, a movement whose goal is the destruction of Israel, home to 7M Jews.
Several other UC & CSU campuses are doing this more subtly. Sonoma State simply said the quiet part out loud.
The mask is off. 🧵
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On Monday, @CNN ran a five-minute expose on the antisemitism crisis in schools, focusing on the Berkeley Unified School District.
BUSD, like @UCBerkeley, is under federal investigation for allegations of rampant antisemitism and bias in the classrooms, leading to an unsafe learning environment for Jewish students.
Listen to what they have to say.
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"This is the most clear cut cases of anti-Jewish discrimination I have ever seen in the Bay Area," JCRC's Jeremy Russell tells @KTVU.
“This is a violent hat & you need to leave.” Man wearing Star of David hat ousted by owner of Jerusalem Coffee House via @oaklandpoliceca. Department says it’s investigating to determine if it was hate crime. @SFJCRC @uclaw_sf weigh in tinyurl.com/yjhkjt4f
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WATCH: During last night's #Berkeley City Council meeting, a man launched into an antisemitic and anti-Israel tirade, advocating for arming Palestinians to "destroy Israel" and "get rid of those filthy f**king k*kes."
This is more troubling behavior reminiscent of Monday night's incident at UC Berkeley, highlighting a trend where individuals from both left and right political extremes are increasingly using #Israel as a pretext to spread antisemitic hate. Such expressions have no place in civil discourse or any forum and must be unequivocally condemned. We must reject extremism in all its forms.
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The forum was organized by Stanford University leadership in partnership with Blue and White Tent, a student organization working to educate students about Israel and combat antisemitism.
You can learn more and support their GoFundMe here:
gofundme.com/f/stanfords-blu…
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ECHOING THE PAST: On Union Street in San Francisco, a Jewish woman found a poorly drawn Star of David branding her business as Jewish.
The increasing antisemitic incidents in the Bay Area are reminiscent of a dark history. It recalls the Nazi era when Jews were forced to wear yellow stars, marking them as enemies of the state.
We cannot let our Jewish-owned businesses become targets because of their identity.
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Thank you @UCSF for taking a stand against antisemitism and harmful conspiracy theories. We need our institutions to continue to speak out during this troubling time.
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Incident #1: A Palestinian flag replaces the American flag on the flagpole in front of Fremont High School on November 14, 2023.
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Last night, the @SFHillel House, a block from the @SFSU campus, was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, and the perpetrators attempted to break in.
The graffiti referenced 'Khaybar,' a historic region in 7th-century Arabia where a battle between Muslims and Jews resulted in the mass expulsion and slaughter of the Jewish community. This deeply problematic reference not only shifts the complex Israeli-Palestinian conflict into a religious battle between Islam and Judaism but also carries an implicit threat of armed violence or forcible expulsion against Jews today.
Hillel, the center for Jewish life on university campuses worldwide, is a pillar in supporting Jewish identity, education, and community for students. We appreciate the @SFPD and San Francisco State University Police Departments for removing the graffiti, as well as SFSU President Lynn Mahoney for responding quickly to the incident.
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Openly supporting terrorists is not an act of freedom of speech. This is an unacceptable form of hate plaguing our college campuses.
Stanford University - a male sits calmly, texting on his phone while wearing a Hamas headband.
A HAMAS HEADBAND, without a care in the world.
On an elite University campus.
In America 2024.
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JCRC is excited to launch a dynamic new brand identity today. Going forward, in recognition of the diverse range of geographic communities we serve, the organization will go by “JCRC Bay Area.” We are introducing a new logo, new ways of communicating our work & a new website.
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What's stopping #Oakland leadership from condemning anti-Jewish discrimination in their city?
After nearly a week, @MayorShengThao, @AlamedaCountyDA or @Nikkiforallofus have yet to condemn the actions of Jerusalem Coffee House for kicking out a Jewish man wearing a Magen David.
Thank you @AdamSchiff, @BarbaraLee_CA and @DanKalb for showing leadership. buff.ly/3UwkdzD
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-Students chanting “kill the Jews.”
-Students asking their Jewish classmates what “their number is,” referring to numbers tattooed on Jews during the Holocaust.
-Teacher-promoted walk-outs in support of Hamas.
-A second-grade teacher leading a classroom activity where children wrote: “Stop Bombing Babies” on sticky notes to display in the building.
These are some of the incidents of severe harassment and bullying in the Berkeley Unified School District that sparked a Title VI complaint filed by @ADL and @brandeiscenter with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
Read more via @jewishinsider: jewishinsider.com/2024/02/ad…
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The debate was plagued with Hamas denialism by audience members.
Watch what happened:
SHOCKING: Last night, anti-Israel demonstrators at the 16th Congressional District Debate at Palo Alto City Hall denied the October 7 attacks, booed any mention of Israel and openly supported Hamas’ genocidal terrorism.
We are thankful for the candidates who bravely stood up against hate and reaffirmed their support for Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
JCRC Bay Area calls on the broader community to condemn antisemitic Hamas denialism, which has strong echoes of Holocaust denialism. The mass murder of Jews can never be allowed to be trivialized.
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Let's be clear: the phrase “From the river to the sea” is an antisemitic call for the destruction of the world’s only Jewish state.
Thank you to our Members of Congress voting in favor of H.Res 883 to condemn this phrase:
@SpeakerPelosi
@RepThompson
@RepGaramendi
@RepSwalwell
@RepKevinMullin
@RepAnnaEshoo
@RepRoKhanna
@RepZoeLofgren
Learn more with JCRC’s Guide to Problematic Rhetoric:
drive.google.com/file/d/1fFV…
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Thank you, Mayor Arreguin, for taking a firm stance against antisemitism in our Berkeley community and leading with resilience.
With the explosion of hate speech against Jews, we urge other public officials follow your lead in condemning antisemitism in all of its forms.
I am outraged over the hateful and deeply antisemitic behavior we saw at Tuesday’s Council meeting. Heckling people including Holocaust survivors, then co-opting its message for an anti-Jewish agenda, threats and hate speech will not be tolerated. We will not be intimidated.
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Toxic, hostile, xenophobic… no student should be subject to harassment by their faculty because of their nationality.
The same UCSF professor who promoted the “doctors’ plot” — an age old antisemitic conspiracy theory that Jewish doctors are harming patients — is now targeting a 1st year med student for harassment b/c he’s Israeli.
This professor is creating a toxic, hostile environment at UCSF
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Incident #2: An unauthorized teach-in, endorsed by the Oakland Education Association, on Palestine which included lessons such as "I is for Intifada" and "draw a Zionist" on December 6, 2023.
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This brazen display of antisemitism is absolutely unacceptable. Targeting the local Jewish community, some of whom have no personal ties to Israel, is unjust and should be unequivocally condemned. We urge a comprehensive investigation into this matter and stand together against hatred.
Smitten, a Jewish-owned ice creamery on Valencia Street, was vandalized last night. Several windows were smashed and one was tagged with pro-Palestinian graffiti.
It remains unclear whether the vandalism will be investigated as a hate crime.
missionlocal.org/2023/10/smi…
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A sign at the anti-Israel encampment at @UCSC calls for "death to Israelis" and praises a Hamas militant.
Abu Obaida is the war name of the spokesperson for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and has become an "icon" in their online propaganda videos.
There is no question that this unacceptable rhetoric is hate speech and must not be allowed on our college campuses.
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@OaklandEA, the designated union for approximately 3,000 OUSD employees, posted a statement in “unconditional solidarity” with Palestine less than a month after October 7.
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Incident #4: A middle school teacher allegedly putting up a “From the River to the Sea” poster in his class.
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JCRC released the following statement on today's announcement of the U.S. Department of Education’s investigation on civil rights violations in San Francisco and Oakland School Districts.
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JCRC Bay Area, along with @ADLCalifornia and @AJCglobal San Francisco, calls on Mayor @LondonBreed to veto San Francisco Board of Supervisors' Israel-Hamas resolution.
buff.ly/3O5XyqN
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HAPPENING NOW: 136 Israeli flags honoring the 136 remaining hostages kidnapped by Hamas line the lawn in the front of Civic Center ahead of the #SanFrancisco Board of Supervisors Meeting.
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Incident #3: A middle school administrator making inflammatory social media posts linked to her described Zionists as “monsters” and “hateful heartless beings” and suggested they have horns.
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The menorah belonged to @ChabadOakland, they are lighting a new menorah with community members following a Hanukkah car parade tonight at 5:30PM. Please show up and support our community at this disheartening time.
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You'd have to be out of your mind to think the top prosecutor in San Francisco could be "bought off" with a $17 bottle of wine.
This is just an attempt to distract from the fact that actions like blocking bridges have consequences.
Why is the San Francisco District Attorney accepting gifts from the Israeli government?
One of the gifts was accepted THREE days before charging Bay Bridge protestors. The SFDA has gone on to charge some protestors who shut down the Golden Gate Bridge with *felonies*.
The DA’s office is clearly biased & cannot proceed with this case which is clearly politically motivated.
ALT Headline: “Lawyers for Golden Gate Bridge protesters seek DA recusal over wine gifts from Israeli government”
ALT “On two separate occasions last year, Jenkins accepted gifts of wine from the Consulate of Israel, according to her most recent statement of economic interests. One of the self-reported gifts, labeled as “wine” and valued at $17.49, was given to Jenkins on Dec. 12, the document states. Jenkins also reported an earlier gift of “Mid Bar Syrah Wine” for $60, which she received on Feb. 1, 2023. Three days after receiving the December gift, Jenkins’ office charged 80 people with unlawful public assembly and other misdemeanors for shutting down the Bay Bridge in November while calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.”
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#SFJCRC unequivocally condemns Zahra Billoo's antisemetic remarks. We will not let ugly rhetoric and efforts to separate and divide our communities or destroy our cooperative efforts. Read our full response: tinyurl.com/5bcr2bud
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HAPPENING NOW: Jewish community members are holding a vigil in front of #Oakland City Hall to honor the victims of Hamas before councilmembers vote on an inflammatory anti-Israel resolution.
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Shame on @CAIRCalifornia and @JVPBayArea for being the only orgs lobbying against SB 1277, a bill that would expand Holocaust & genocide education in our schools.
This bill is essential to ensure schools meet their requirement to teach about the Holocaust.
There is no debate.
CAIR and JVP are lobbying against a new bill to establish a committee for Holocaust and genocide education in California schools because of the influence of "pro-Israel organizations."
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On the last night of Hanukkah, disgusting and hateful graffiti was discovered next to @ChabadOakland's Lake Merritt Menorah, comparing Israelis to Nazis.
This incident follows the destruction of the menorah at the same location last year and a pattern of ongoing antisemitic vandalism.
Thank you to the local community member who cleaned this up immediately.
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EVERYONE IS WELCOME: "My restaurant is here to serve everyone, Jews, Arabs, Palestinians, Israelis, doesn't matter - everyone is welcome here." - Taboun owner Mourice Kari.
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Fliers calling for a boycott of six Jewish eateries have been posted in various commercial areas in San Francisco, raising safety concerns for these businesses and the Jewish community.
Jews are being scapegoated for events overseas. And small business owners should not face collective punishment. This form of antisemitism is growing and deeply alarming to us. @KTVU
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No Confidence: UC Berkeley Leadership Failing Jews on Campus
Over the past 48 hours, we have seen a profound failure of leadership from @UCBerkeley. Chancellor Carol Christ’s statement appeasing encampment leaders failed to address the Jewish community's urgent concerns about safety amid violent incidents, singled out Israel-based programs and travel, denied the harm that antisemitic rhetoric and chants have had on Jewish students and faculty, and made no mention of the horrors of Hamas' October 7 attack nor the ongoing hostage crisis in Gaza.
Moreover, Christ's negotiations have not led to peace on campus. Instead, the situation has escalated into a takeover of Anna Head Alumnae Hall, which is now vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. This situation echoes the lawlessness we witnessed at Columbia University and further threatens Jewish students and faculty at UC Berkeley. We call on the UC Board of Regents to take swift action amid this leadership vacuum to restore order to campus, and safety for Jewish campus life.
Chancellor Christ's Letter to the Free Palestine Encampment: chancellor.berkeley.edu/site…
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This is devastating to the local Jewish community, which lights Hanukkah menorahs as a public celebration of this holiday commemorating Jewish survival.
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Amidst the rise in anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric plaguing the Bay Area, the Israeli flag flies at San Francisco City Hall this #YomHaatzmaut
Thank you Mayor @LondonBreed and @sfgov 🇮🇱💙
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🚨 @HouseCommerce Opens Investigation into Antisemitism Crisis at @UCSF
The House Energy and Commerce Committee letter to the University of California, San Francisco chancellor underscores how antisemitic incidents are harming the UCSF community and threatening the reputation of this premier institution.
We have heard from many Jewish patients that they feel unsafe receiving care at the institution. Jewish doctors, nurses and staff should not have to suffer an openly hostile work environment. We hope this will be a wake-up call for the administration and lead to decisive steps to ensure everyone feels safe at the hospital and medical school.
Hundreds of incidents have been reported, including:
➡️ UCSF employees asserting that patients should fear Jewish doctors
➡️ Chants of "intifada" by students and faculty in hospital facilities
➡️ Nurses donning "Free Palestine" pins while treating patients
➡️ Jewish healthcare professionals fearing for their safety and exposure of private information
➡️ Statements that Israelis in the U.S., including students at U.S. universities and medical schools, who have served with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) should be tried for war crimes
Read the letter: d1dth6e84htgma.cloudfront.ne…
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Our Jewish youth must be applauded for standing up against hate, denouncing the false rhetoric about Israel, & being proud of their identity.
We hope the city council heard her plea & are sharing it one more time to make sure her bravery doesn't go unrecognized. #NoResolutions
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On Wednesday, "Israel Baby Killer" was found spray-painted on the sidewalk directly in front of Jewish-owned @boichikbagels.
Boichik, a popular Berkeley-based business, has no stance on the Israel-Hamas war, and is solely focused on providing the community with bagels made fresh daily.
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Last week, @UCBerkeley student groups posted an antisemitic caricature invoking blood libel against Jewish @BerkeleyLaw Dean Erwin Chemerinsky.
Blood libel is an ancient and deeply harmful trope that has fueled persecution and violence against Jewish communities for centuries.
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The targeting of @BerkeleyLaw's Jewish dean has sunk to a despicable level of antisemitism.
Outside Dean Chemerinsky's home, activists protest, falsely accusing him of enabling @BerkeleyLaw to invest in Israel. In truth, the dean has no authority over UC investments and is solely targeted because of his identity.
Berkeley alumni and students are continuing to protest outside the home of Erwin Chemerinsky and Catherine Fisk:
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We're grateful to the US Attorney's Office for swift action in arresting the former SF rideshare driver charged with a federal hate crime for assaulting an Israeli Jew. Bias-driven violence has no place in society and must be condemned unequivocally.
buff.ly/3IExEr0.
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We reject the International Criminal Court's charges against Israel's leaders as absurd. However you feel about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the way this war has been waged under his watch, it is false, misleading and reprehensible to draw any moral equivalence between his leadership and that of the Hamas leaders who led a savage and indiscriminate massacre of innocent civilians.
reuters.com/world/middle-eas…
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Watch what else happened last night. Our Jewish students are hurting.
WATCH: Last night, during a forum with Stanford University's leadership meant to address the rise of antisemitism on campus, demonstrators outside shouted "go back to Brooklyn!," "Zionists you can't hide!" and "Israel will fall!"
Jewish students on campus are already experiencing heightened feelings of insecurity. It is unjust and antisemitic to attribute to them responsibility for the conflict in the Middle East.
Stay up to date as we counter antisemitism and other forms of hatred: jcrc.org/join-us
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A beautiful display by Jewish students at Tamalpais High in Mill Valley, we're so proud of you!🎗️
#DayofYellow #BringThemHomeNow
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