Equating the two terms silences debate, when separating critique from prejudice is essential to justice for all.
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Universities need to resist the urge to treat difficult conversations as too controversial. Antisemitism must be recognized as a form of racism, not merely religious intolerance.
Germany’s ‘Staatsräson’ has long held Israel’s security as its ‘reason of state.’
Since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the ensuing war, some Jewish students have been vocal about support for Israel or for Palestinians. But many more have views that don’t fit into ‘either/or’ categories.
Jewish activists have been central to protests against how Israel is conducting the war with Hamas, and not just on campuses – the movement goes back decades.
When the real-life impact of anti-Zionism results in cries advocating for the killing of Jews, then anti-Zionism can only be understood as antisemitism.
Gan Siyabonga is unique in Israel. It highlights a group that was both anti-apartheid and pro-Zionist.
Combatting antisemitism isn’t just about ‘calling it out’ – it’s about helping people understand what antisemitism is in the first place.
A recent example from the University of California shows that it is possible to clamp down on anti-Semitism without curtailing freedom of speech.
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Professor of Law, University of Wollongong
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Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Professor of Israel Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Religion, Conflict and Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame
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Professor Emerita in Hebrew, Biblical & Jewish Studies, University of Sydney
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Scholar in Residence, University of Houston
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University
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