Long Beach Jewish Life February 2016 | Page 8

the most radical of these hate teachings and incitement teachings, all meant to stir emotions to highly agitated levels.

The university anti-Israel demonstrations completely support the Palestinian movement, its leadership and their clearly stated goals which now, without a shadow of doubt, demand the death of all Jews living anywhere in Israel and the complete end of the Jewish state.

Acceptance of a continually threatening and fearful environment for Jewish students on campuses across North America must not be tolerated and condoned.

The University of California is considering adopting the US State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism to address the frightening rise of anti-Semitism on its 10 campuses. UC has the opportunity to serve as a leader to public universities across the US and Canada and should take this step immediately. Universities across North America should follow suit.