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THE PRICE OF SILENCE FOR HARVARD AND MIT

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This week, looking out over the beautiful Florida coast, I keep thinking about
the shocking declaration of our top universities last week: Jewish “genocide”
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learned Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and MIT, considered the cream
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Harvard and MIT’s stubbornness and inaction are not serving their avowed “First
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First and foremost, morally, it is always the right choice to condemn terrorism.
Violence and intimidation of civilians is wrong, no matter the perpetrator, and
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including Jews or any other community, is a horrific act that should never be
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If they don’t feel motivated by morality, they might think about acting in their
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Lastly, I urge them to think about how history will view their behavior. History
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involvement in tacitly endorsing Jewish genocide and supporting Hamas
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In conclusion, I strongly urge Harvard and MIT, for these three vital reasons,
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pray that they choose the path of goodness, not only to preserve the integrity
and continuity of their institutions but also out of respect for humanity, their
own self-interest, the view of history, and the Divine judgment that awaits us
all.

About the Author
Andy Blumenthal is a dynamic, award-winning leader who writes frequently about
Jewish life, culture, and security. All opinions are his own.
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