Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice

Hillel across America needs to rally its student troops

(JNS) — Turning out for a barbecue is nice; showing up for Israel is essential.

The University of Maryland Hillel rightly took pride in hosting a back-to-school barbecue that attracted 1,500 Jewish students. However, the event was partly overshadowed by the university administration’s unconscionable decision to allow Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace to hold an affair on Oct. 7. After facing significant backlash and unfavorable publicity—the only thing besides money that moves administrators—UMD reversed its approval of the event for student promoters of terrorism.

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