Thank the SFSU Administration for Standing Against Antisemitism

Join us in thanking San Francisco State University President Lynn Mahoney and administrators for standing against antisemitism and anti-Israel discrimination on campus. 

Recently, San Francisco State University issued a letter sharing “a deep sense of concern” after a student made “antisemitic statements” during an event planning meeting. According to reports, during this virtual event planning meeting for the celebration of a campus mural at San Francisco State University (SFSU), the student who made antisemitic statements was overheard by a staffer from the San Francisco Hillel organization, which serves Jewish students on campus, was present at the meeting. 

The student reportedly expressed a desire to exclude Hillel members from collaborating on the event and made derogatory comments about Zionism, describing the organization as "extremist."

The incident prompted SFSU to issue a letter expressing concern about the incident, and the university affirmed its commitment to ensuring an inclusive and respectful campus environment. It is worth noting that criticism of Israel or Zionism is not necessarily antisemitic, but when such criticism is expressed in ways that demonize or dehumanize Jews or Jewish organizations, it can cross into the realm of anti-Semitism.

Overall, the incident highlights the ongoing challenge of promoting diversity, inclusion, and respect on college campuses, and the importance of addressing incidents of bias and intolerance in a prompt and effective manner.

Jew-hatred has no place at San Francisco State University. Sign to show gratitude to administrators for their condemnation of these acts of antisemitism. Sign to protect Jewish students and recognize antisemitism for what it is, hate.