Antisemitism in Schools: A Rising Concern

States ramp up scrutiny of antisemitism in schools following rise in incidents, with advocates reporting a significant uptick in harassment. High school teacher Josh Hirsch faces backlash for pro-Israel comments, leading to threats and a sticker reading Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. ADL records eight hundred and sixty antisemitic incidents in non-Jewish schools last year, with several states passing legislation to increase accountability. However, some measures have sparked debate over potential suppression of free speech. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.