At their June 16 meeting, the Lower Merion School Board heard 14 different perspectives from across the political spectrum on Anti-Semitism and Free Speech.
Liz Holzman – Thinks student should have been allowed to wear his Keffiyeh to graduation.
Sierra Robinson Reads Letter By Columbia Student, Mahmoud Khalil
Lawrence Goldberg Objects To Harriton Middle East Club Excluding Israeli Flag
Liz Gordon Thinks Lower Merion School District’s Adoption of IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism Chills Free Speech
Miriam Schackouer Thinks Some National Jewish Organizations Have Extreme Definition of Anti-Semitism
Michelle Vessel Says Students Not Given Proper Context On Free Speech Issue. Mentions Jewish Families Association (JFA)
Dafna Ofer Says IHRA Definition Does Not Mean Opposition to Current Israeli Government Equates To Anti-Semitism
Peggy Greenfeld Speaks Out Against “Unfair and Likely Illegal Squelching of Students Free Speech.”
Jill Althschuler “These Three Minutes Are Causing A Lot of Harm In Our Community.” Pro Israel Jews are Being Criticized in a way that No Other Group Would Be Criticized.
Nigeria James – Her Daughter’s Friends Have Had Online Threats (From Jews) Because They Are Muslim
Wynnewood – Would I Be Allowed To Wear My Rainbow Earrings To Graduation?
“The District Should Reconsider IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism.” “Reconsider Affiliation With Groups Like The ADL.”
Krishna Khan is a member of the Democratic Committee of Lower Merion Narberth.
Deena Pack – “We Need To Reclaim Lower Merion As A Place Of Safety and Security.”
Deena Pack is one of the Republican candidates running for Lower Merion School Board.
Wynnewood – “If People Who Are Siding With Palestine Are Silenced, Then It Should Be The Same For Those Who Are Siding With Israel.”