Remove Anti-Israel Hillel Educators

The Issue

On July 4, 2016, Rabbi Jenny Solomon co-led a trip to Hebron led by Breaking the Silence, a group that is closely associated with BDS (boycott, divest, and sanction Israel) organizations, harasses Israeli soldiers, and spreads hearsay accusations that demonize Israel that would be inadmissible in a court of law.

Rabbi Solomon and the Truah organization invited college groups to join the trip.

Who is Rabbi Jenny Solomon? She is the Senior Jewish Educator for NC Hillel.

In the 2015-2016, anti-Semitic attacks on campuses doubled. These attacks are directly correlated with the presence of BDS groups on campus.

This is NOT the time for Hillel to be hiring educators, rabbis, or directors with afiliation to the BDS movement.

URGE Hillel to remove employees like Rabbi Jenny Solomon with BDS associations.

URGE Hillel to vet all future hires to prevent Hillel from giving voice to those who would promote anti-Semitism by demonizing, delegitimizing, and applying a double standard to Israel.

Please SIGN and SHARE this petition.

avatar of the starter
StopBDS OnCampusPetition Starter
Media inquiries
This petition had 371 supporters

The Issue

On July 4, 2016, Rabbi Jenny Solomon co-led a trip to Hebron led by Breaking the Silence, a group that is closely associated with BDS (boycott, divest, and sanction Israel) organizations, harasses Israeli soldiers, and spreads hearsay accusations that demonize Israel that would be inadmissible in a court of law.

Rabbi Solomon and the Truah organization invited college groups to join the trip.

Who is Rabbi Jenny Solomon? She is the Senior Jewish Educator for NC Hillel.

In the 2015-2016, anti-Semitic attacks on campuses doubled. These attacks are directly correlated with the presence of BDS groups on campus.

This is NOT the time for Hillel to be hiring educators, rabbis, or directors with afiliation to the BDS movement.

URGE Hillel to remove employees like Rabbi Jenny Solomon with BDS associations.

URGE Hillel to vet all future hires to prevent Hillel from giving voice to those who would promote anti-Semitism by demonizing, delegitimizing, and applying a double standard to Israel.

Please SIGN and SHARE this petition.

avatar of the starter
StopBDS OnCampusPetition Starter
Media inquiries

The Decision Makers

Matthew Berger
Matthew Berger
Senior Advisor of Communications
Responded
“Thank you for your interest in this issue. Unfortunately, it is clear that you have been provided with inaccurate information. Please allow me to clarify Hillel’s operations and policies with respect to these matters of concern to us all. Professional staff at North Carolina Hillel work under the direct supervision of the executive director and Board of Directors, who ensure that all programs that Hillel hosts or sponsors are consistent with Hillel International’s guidelines and policies, including our Standards of Partnership on Israel. No individual staff member sets the policies for Hillel. Hillel is a pro-Israel organization. Our guidelines make clear we will not partner with, host or sponsor groups or speakers that deny Israel’s right to exist, delegitimize the Jewish state or support the boycott, divestment or sanctions against Israel. If you should have any concerns about any particular program or activity of any Hillel International affiliate, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Eric D. Fingerhut President and CEO, Hillel International”
Eric Fingerhut CEO of Hillel
Eric Fingerhut CEO of Hillel
Petition updates
Share this petition
Petition created on August 13, 2016