The notorious Israel Apartheid Week (IAW), occurring on university campuses worldwide, unfolded throughout March. In alignment with its mission to combat antisemitism and safeguard Jewish students on campus, the Cape SAJBD, alongside the South African Union of Jewish Students (SAUJS), Stand With Us, and Chabad on Campus, hosted two briefing sessions for students in Cape Town and Stellenbosch.
The primary objectives of these sessions were to equip Jewish students with insights into what they might encounter on campus – such as protests, hostility, potential threats, providing guidance on how to conduct themselves on campus and access to support services.
Executive Director Daniel Bloch delved into the history of IAW, outlined the rules of engagement on campus, and offered the do’s and don’ts regarding social media and WhatsApp communication. The Board actively engages with UCT and other universities’ leadership to advocate for the safety of Jewish students, making it a secure space for them.
These sessions play a crucial role in preparing students by proactively furnishing them with practical procedures and information to shield them from the rising wave of hatred on campus during this period.
Cape SA Jewish Board of Deputies website: www.capesajbd.org, Instagram, and Facebook page.
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