Several Jewish organizations pulled out of a high-level meeting with the Department of Education about antisemitism on campuses on Friday morning after finding out far-left groups were added at the last minute, Fox News Digital has confirmed.
The groups, which "either did not participate in or dropped off the call," the Jewish Insider reported, included the Anti-Defamation League, the Jewish Federations of North America, Hillel International, the Orthodox Union, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
The decision was made shortly before the 10 a.m. meeting between the Jewish groups and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, White House Domestic Policy Adviser Neera Tanden and other senior officials.
According to Jewish Insider, the mainstream Jewish organizations took particular issue with the invitation of the Diaspora Alliance, which is "closely aligned with the far-left Jewish activist group IfNotNow."
The group IfNotNow is an anti-Israel Jewish organization that has staged several protests to block highways. Its website accuses Israel of having an "apartheid system" and states that the Jewish nation "massacres Palestinians in Gaza."
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What does it say about the nature of dialogue and collaboration in addressing societal issues when groups with differing viewpoints cause others to withdraw from important discussions?
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How important is unity within a community when addressing issues like antisemitism, and can differing views within the same community weaken its stand?
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Can a group that criticizes the policies of a country like Israel still support the fight against antisemitism effectively?
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Should meetings about hate and discrimination give a platform to all voices within a community, even those with controversial opinions?
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How do you feel about the inclusion of far-left groups in discussions about antisemitism, especially when it leads to traditional Jewish organizations withdrawing?
