ISCAP: Institute for the Study of Global Anti-Semitism and Policy
Focus: Investigating anti-Semitism in American higher education.
Overview of Recent Developments
Discussion with Charles Small, Executive Director of ISCAP.
Recent report on Columbia University as a case study of broader issues in academia.
Key Headlines from ISCAP Report on Columbia
Columbia University serves as a microcosm of anti-Semitism in American academia.
Notable collaboration between faculty and Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) linked to Muslim Brotherhood ideology.
Funding Concerns: Significant funding from Qatar to U.S. universities and connections to anti-Semitic rhetoric.
Jewish students and faculty report feeling unsafe, leading to online classes.
Public Figures: Professors like Edward Said and Judith Butler promote ideas that delegitimize Israel.
Background on Funding Sources
Qatar reportedly funnels tens of billions into U.S. higher education.
Funding purportedly supports anti-Israel narratives and academic programs.
Complexity of tracing funds due to various channels used by Qatar and its affiliates.
Calls to Action
Jewish Community: Encourage solidarity and pride in Jewish identity.
Government and University Leaders: Urge enforcement of existing laws against funding from entities that promote anti-Semitism.
Individual Actions: Call on representatives to stop funding from harmful regimes, scrutinize support for educational institutions with anti-Semitic practices.
Support for ISCAP: Reports available for public viewing at www.isgap.org.
Broader Implications
Anti-Semitism is not only a Jewish issue but a threat to American democracy and higher education.
Historical context: Anti-Semitism often begins with Jews but extends to broader societal implications.
Current events illustrate pervasive hatred that undermines democratic values.
Guest Interview: Mosab Hassan Yousef
Discussed his experiences related to Hamas and perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
October 7 Attack: Described as an unprecedented act of ethnic cleansing.
Critique of Hamas vs. Israel: Emphasized moral inequivalence in the violence that ensued after the attack.
Key Messages from Mosab
Criticism of narratives that justify Hamas actions as resistance.
Emphasis on the need to confront extremist ideologies.
Urgency for the United States to adopt a strong stance against entities like Hamas and Iran.
Conclusion
Recognition of the significant threat posed by anti-Semitism and extremist ideologies.
Call for unity and proactive measures within the Jewish community and American society at large.