The UA definition seeks to limit both the possibilities of discussion around Israel’s future and Jewish identity. As a Jewish student, this is not a discussion I am interested in, and this is not a conception of Judaism I feel at home in.
Browsing: Antisemitism
“This move manipulates genuine concern about antisemitism to silence political dissent, shield Israel from accountability and shut down Palestinians and their allies.”
Jews Against Fascism concluded by saying that “more work needs to be done to combat fascism and racism on university campuses” and that “it is evident that this Commission of Inquiry will not deal with these incidents.”
The University of Sydney may face a class action for a breach of duty of care to protect its students against anti-semitism, among other claims.
The University of Sydney Academic Standards and Policy Committee (ASPC) will be moving a motion in front of the Academic board today to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.
Yesterday’s SRC Council Meeting was a fast-paced night with hacks shouting and debating as September’s Elections preparations looms in the distance.
