Fwd: ZOA Condemns NYU For Inviting Anti-Semite Linda Sarsour To Speak

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From: Zionist Organization of America <info@zoa.org>
Date: Tue, Feb 26, 2019, 12:01 PM
Subject: ZOA Condemns NYU For Inviting Anti-Semite Linda Sarsour To Speak
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Share Tweet Forward  ZOA Condemns NYU For Inviting Anti-Semite Linda Sarsour To Speak   The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) condemns New York University (NYU) for inviting the anti-Semitic Linda Sarsour, one of the leaders of the national Women's March, to speak on March 25 at an NYU program on immigration sponsored by NYU's Asian/Pacific/American Institute (APA). The event, one of NYU's Skirball Talks, is being co-sponsored by the NYU Sanctuary, the NYU Center for Multicultural Education & Programs, the Islamic Center at NYU, and the NYU Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies. Sarsour will be delivering a lecture on "migration, refugees, and the politics of sanctuary." The ZOA has called upon NYU to rescind its invitation to Ms. Sarsour.   Neither the NYU news release of the event, nor the APA's notice of the event, refer to Sarsour's record, divisive views or anti-Semitic, Israel hating statements, nor to the fact that the Women's March has been losing large numbers of sponsors on account of the anti-Semitic views expressed, and toleration of anti-Semitism, by Sarsour and other figures in its hierarchy. Lost sponsors include the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Emily's List and the National Organization for Women (NOW).  Click here for evidence of Linda Sarsour's despicable anti-Semitic and anti-Israel record. ZOA National President Morton A. Klein said, "It is utterly appalling that NYU, despite an earlier outcry on account of her despicable record when she was invited in 2017 by the New School to speak, has invited Linda Sarsour to speak and participate in an NYU event.   "As her record indicates, Ms. Sarsour, put simply, is a bigot, a Jew hater, an Israel hater and a divider. She has neither explained, nor withdrawn, nor modified her past anti-Semitic statements or expressed remorse, or even second thoughts, for having publicly associated on platforms with a prominent anti-Semite like Louis Farrakhan or a convicted, blood-soaked terrorist like Rasmea Odeh.   "As the Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT) has rightly observed, 'Sarsour has not tried to explain or walk back her anti-Semitic comments. But she still is considered a worthy choice for an academic program at one of the country's most prestigious institutions.   "Ms. Sarsour's presence at the APA event could well have an adverse impact on Jewish students, many of whom may not attend because of a well-founded fear that their support for Israel will be held up by Ms. Sarsour as an act of hatred or bigotry.   "The ZOA calls upon NYU to immediately rescind its invitation to Linda Sarsour." Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2019, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Zionist Organization of America 633 3rd Ave New York, NY 10017  Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.