10. Why did the Jew cross the road…at Saturday’s Palestine protest? Columbia campus wars and defining Islamophobia
A Muslim & A Jew Go There
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Unacceptable comparison of protesters to Judenrat Capos
The speaker highlights the inappropriate comparison made by Shite Davidai between protesters and Judenrat Capos, which was deeply offensive to the Jewish community. The protests at the university centered around the allocation of separate lawns for different groups, leading to tensions and accusations. The reference to Judenrat Capos insinuates collaboration with oppressors and the tragic history of Holocaust. This comparison was condemned by the Arrested and Suspended Jewish Students of Columbia University, emphasizing the insensitivity and trauma caused by such remarks.
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