Jews considering Vassar

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However, the VJU’s official statement has made it acceptable to give podium time to a speaker who believes Israel is a scourge that should be eliminated from the planet. You may call that “pro-Palestine discussion”. I call it incitement to genocide.

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<p>From what you quoted:

The Standards of Partnership at Hillel International currently prohibit partnering with, housing, or hosting organizations, groups, or speakers who: ‘1) Deny the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish and democratic state with secure and recognized borders; 2) Delegitimize, demonize, or apply a double standard to Israel; 3) Support boycott of, divestment from, or sanctions against the State of Israel; and 4) Exhibit a pattern of disruptive behavior towards campus events or guest speakers or foster an atmosphere of incivility.’”

Do all these requirements have to be met or just one?
Concerning #1, many believe that Israel has a right to exist as an independent state, so long as it upholds certain things a state is expected to uphold, such as basic human rights. Many also believe that Israel is not doing this. It doesn’t have to do with Israel being a Jewish state. Condemnation of a state shouldn’t be censored, and no nation is exempt. Condemnation due to racism, anti-Seminitism, and the like, should be censored.
The second point seems to be highly subjective in its interpretation.
I don’t see the issue with the third point at all. It’s similar to how people boycott Sudan due to Darfur or China due to poor working conditions. The principle is that people see something unjust, so they don’t give money to the perpetrators.
Note that all of these concern the government and state, not the citizens. </p>

<p>Point #4 is completely valid, and I absolutely agree with it.</p>

<p>The idea that anyone who fits these points is calling for a genocide of the Israeli people is simply incorrect.</p>

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Since Israel is the Jewish state, BDS also equals anti-Semitism, albeit “acceptable” anti-Semitism among the academic snobs at Vassar.

Opposing Israel because it is a Jewish state is anti-Semitic. If you oppose Israel for reasons unrelated to its religious alignment, then it’s not anti-Semitic.</p>

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Hillel is meant to be a sanctuary for those Jews who are pro-Israel.

Isn’t Hillel the main Jewish campus organization? If that’s so, then it shouldn’t be exclusive to only Jews with certain viewpoints. If it is exclusive in this way, it needs to change its image. It’s like calling a group the Christian Union when it only caters to those with Catholic beliefs.</p>

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Moreover, the author talks in the article about students on campus who are fearful of having other students know that their parents are pro-Israel.

I do see a problem with that, but I’m not sure why this is the case. Everything I’m reading here seems to be calling for “open discourse” and “mutual respect.”</p>

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BDS = Hate

I’m not sure where you’re getting this from.</p>

<p>The aims of BDS are:
1.Ending its occupation and colonization of all Arab lands occupied in June 1967 and dismantling the Wall;
2.Recognizing the fundamental rights of the Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel to full equality; and
3.Respecting, protecting and promoting the rights of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and properties as stipulated in UN Resolution 194.</p>