Rutgers University In HOT Water Over Antisemitic Actions

By Javier Sanchez | Monday, 06 May 2024 09:30 AM
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Rutgers University has been accused of denying a Jewish group permission to host a pro-Israel barbecue at the campus' Vorhees Mall, while allegedly allowing pro-terror protesters to occupy the same space for several days, according to emails obtained by The Post.

The university's Associate Dean of Students, Kerri Willson, reportedly denied the Jewish students' request to use the location, citing a policy that no events could be held on campus after the last day of classes on April 29. However, the pro-terror encampment was reportedly allowed to continue until May 2.

The Kosher barbecue was intended to mark the end of a challenging semester for Jewish students at Rutgers. The semester was marred by incidents of hostility, including pro-Hamas students posting a pro-Israel student's picture around their dorm, graffiti of Palestinian terrorists on campus sidewalks, and verbal abuse directed at Jewish students.

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The university eventually conceded to the demands of the protesters, including granting blanket amnesty.

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Kelly Shapiro, co-founder of Students Supporting Israel, the group that organized the barbecue, labeled the university's actions as an "antisemitic double standard."

Rutgers junior Camilla Vaynberg questioned the university's decision, asking, "If they let them camp out for three days, almost four, how is it we can't have a two-hour barbecue?"

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The barbecue was eventually held at nearby Buccleuch Park, catered by local restaurant Bridge Turkish and Mediterranean Grill, which subsequently received a barrage of negative online reviews.

Despite the relocation during finals, the event saw a turnout of approximately 100 to 150 people.

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"They can try to intimidate us but we're not afraid to be pro-Israel on campus," stated Students Supporting Israel co-president Michael Batushansky.

"Our pride won't be squashed," Vaynberg added.

Rutgers University has yet to respond to The Post's request for comment.

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