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Immigrant and community representatives urge inclusion of Israeli, Persian and Russian Jewish voices and press the commission on BDS and education
Summary
Israeli, Persian and former‑Soviet immigrants described distinct antisemitic incidents and urged the commission to ensure the final report includes diverse Jewish identities, stronger Holocaust education and consideration of anti‑BDS responses and clearer public‑education guidance.
A panel of immigrant Jewish leaders told commissioners that the rise in antisemitism after Oct. 7 exposed distinct vulnerabilities among Israeli Americans, Persian Jews and Jews from the former Soviet Union and called for the commission to reflect those experiences in its final recommendations.
Robert Mayer, national co‑chair of the Israeli American Civic Action Network, said Israeli Americans often experience…
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