The Jewish Chronicle

Comment: In the front line, but we are battling hard

March 10, 2011 10:42

By

Alex Dwek

1 min read

Most Jewish students have a fantastic time at university, participating in all aspects of student life thanks to the dedication of our Jewish Society leaders and the generosity of our community.

However, we cannot pretend that the problems on campus are rare or isolated. They are real, they are serious and they require a serious response.

Extremism is indeed thriving in a significant number of universities. Among the general vitriol, extreme anti-Zionist rhetoric - underpinned by classic antisemitic conspiracies and libels - has now become commonplace.

Universities are regarded quite rightly by many in our community as the key front line in the battle against antisemitism.

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