Does Hillels Hosting of J Street Subvert Their Mission?
Esther Levens – Jan 28, 2010 UC4I.org I am gravely concerned regarding a forthcoming event by Hillel and J Street on the Pennsylvania University campus. On Feb. 4, J Street will broadcast live from the university to 24 U.S. colleges across the country, as well as synagogues and Jewish community centers. It is a travesty that such a strong anti-Israel message should be received by a vulnerable group of Hillel Jewish youth who may be uninformed about Middle East issues. This could not happen if national Jewish organizations were providing a strong factually accurate educational hasbara program. It is past time for them to begin. And B’nai B’rith should be the first to accomplish this mission. I am often asked, “Where are the Jewish voices that are expected to be heard loud and clear explaining and supporting Israel’s positions?” How disheartening to learn that instead of supporting Israel the venerable B’nai-B’rith-sponsored Hillel has actually agreed to provide a platform for the new co
