Not only has she misrepresented the facts surrounding her firing, she has rejected the testimonies of sexual assault victims, denied clear evidence of sexual violence by Hamas and launched personal attacks on pro-Israel individuals, myself included.
Their campaign to delegitimize the Jewish State was itself conducted illegitimately, with numerous violations of the university’s bylaws leading to the referendum being disqualified.
Dr. Gay’s departure should not be the end of the conversation. Rather, it ought to be a catalyst for us to advocate for constructive change and understanding, not only within Harvard but in educational institutions worldwide.
One of the pressing issues surrounding social media influencers is the prevalence of fake, paid-for followers.
Sure it is complicated, and of course Israel must defend itself from terrorists. But what is painfully absent is leadership from all sides asking how can we put an end to this cycle of violence.
When you bully those you disagree with into silence, the only voices you will hear are your own in a narcissistic echo chamber.
Israelis and Americans are heading to a much better future with Biden and Harris.
If anything, institutions such as Hillel and the Schusterman Foundation should make extra efforts to invite Mizrahim to the table.
While I know the history of pain my Ashkenazi friends’ grandparents endured, they don’t know mine.
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