Don’t reward your abuser

The article argues that Jews should not negotiate with institutions exhibiting antisemitism, likening it to a victim negotiating with an abuser. Instead, it advocates for Jews to "vote with their feet" and create their own spaces, as they did historically when faced with discrimination in clubs, universities, and hospitals, leading to the establishment of institutions like Brandeis University and Jewish hospitals. The author criticizes the current approach of Jewish groups begging institutions like Harvard University to address antisemitism, especially after Harvard Magazine referred to "the pretext of antisemitism" in its coverage of a legal battle. The article highlights alleged antisemitic incidents at Harvard following the October 7, 2023 attacks, including student groups blaming Israel, harassment of Jewish students, and a significant drop in Jewish enrollment. It concludes by urging Jews to reject such "abusers" and embrace institutions committed to ethical education, rather than seeking acceptance from those that have rejected them.