I have often argued that the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement is anti-Semitic in effect if not always in intent. After all, in the view of most BDS leaders, the Jewish people have no right of national self-determination. For them, all of pre-1967 Israel is occupied Palestinian territory, and the Jews are foreign colonialists….
Activists in the Boycott, Divest and Sanction campaign against Israel frequently inject their cause into diverse social justice campaigns implying that those who stand for the oppressed should also stand for Palestinians. LGBT and animal rights groups, as well as churches, have had their debate or even official platforms appropriated by the BDS Movement. The…
PHOTO: A SUPER University of Washington event on campus to commemorate the Nakba contained a sign saying, “Nakba, the ongoing ethnic cleansing of Palestine.” Another sign read “Stolen Land.” Taken all together the signs demonize both Israel and Jews. Source Credit: SUPER UW Facebook Page (May 16, 2016) Nearly 100 more incidents of anti-Semitism…
On the day the Portland State University student senate planned to vote on a resolution for PSU to divest from specific companies doing business with Israel, Jewish students invited the community to attend an Israel Fest to celebrate Israel. On June 6, 150 students, community members and families with kids gathered in the PSU Park…
PHOTO: Portland State University President Wim Wiewel joins students from PDX Hillel at the June 6 Israel Fest in PSU’s Park Blocks. Following is the text of the June 2, 2016, statement from PSU President Wim Wiewel: The Associated Students of Portland State University International Affairs Committee introduced a resolution to student government on…
It’s hard for me to believe that on Wednesday I celebrated my 22nd year in the Federation field. As I reflect on my career, I can think of many incredible achievements, as well as difficult challenges faced by the Jewish community. Sadly, at least at this moment, none seem more upsetting than the Boycott, Divestment…
Photo: PDX Hillel Managing Director Shiran Halfon strategizes with PSU students before the senate meeting. From left are: JSU president Kelsey Kaplan, CHAI co-president Brennan Thorpe, Shiran and CHAI co-president Anthony Safir. On May 23 Portland State University’s student senate restarted an effort to divest from companies doing business in Israel. Following this first…
By Eliana Rudee The Associated Students of Portland State University International Affairs Committee has sponsored a resolution recommending divestment from “companies involved in Israeli military occupation.” The vote, which was originally scheduled for May 23, has been moved to June 6. Dear ASPSU, As a fellow Pacific Northwester, I sincerely thank you for your value…
