Lisa Schneider
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Chag Purim Sameach and a freilichen Purim! To Jewish New Yorkers, may you have a joyful Purim, celebrating the courage, bravery and resilience at the heart of the holiday. As many begin to celebrate Purim, the NYPD will be deploying additional resources to synagogues and cultural institutions across the five boroughs to help ensure a joyful and safe holiday.




As an elected officials who represent the great people of Georgia, we highly advise you to get your facts from the official USA agencies instead of online reports. Your voice matter. Misleading the public is harmful ma’am This claim has been pushed against Qatar since 2017—this narrative is not new, despite claims to the contrary. Qatar Foundation International (QFI) is a grant-making nonprofit that provides financial support to K-12 schools in Europe and the U.S. that seek to teach the Arabic language. At a hearing on May 8, 2024, a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee inaccurately claimed that QFI was responsible for a map in a New York City public school that excluded Israel. Chancellor David Banks corrected this misinformation, stating that the map was purchased with private funds by a teacher, not provided by QFI. Importantly, all QFI grants are fully transparent and come with no restrictions. If you have evidence that this Arabic teaching program is promoting antisemitism, please present it through appropriate diplomatic channels to the US authorities rather than relying on reports from paid disinformation campaigns. Foreign and Domestic Influences: Various actors, both foreign and domestic, are financing divisive activities aimed at undermining U.S.-Qatar relations, which are crucial for global peace and security. This includes calls from extremist groups to amplify these negative narratives. Efforts should focus on addressing the actual roots of antisemitism. Educational Investments Qatar has significantly invested in education, partnering with prestigious U.S. universities for over two decades. While critics claim these partnerships influence U.S. universities, especially amid recent campus unrest, this perspective is misleading. Qatar’s Education City is built on the foundation of academic excellence and cultural exchange, not political interference, and operates under agreements ensuring full academic independence. Lack of Evidence: - During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on May 2, 2024, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines stated there was no evidence linking Qatar to campus protests. - The House Antisemitism Staff Report, released on December 18, 2024, after a thorough investigation, also found no evidence of Qatar's involvement in rising antisemitism or campus unrest. We cannot control freedom of expression in the United States; Americans are free to voice their opinions. Misconceptions About Donations: There is a misconception that Qatar is the largest foreign donor to U.S. universities. In reality, most of Qatar’s contributions cover operational costs for its campuses in Qatar, rather than influencing U.S. higher education. Independence of U.S. Universities: According to contracts, universities operating in Qatar maintain full academic independence, controlling their admissions, curriculum, and faculty without any influence from Qatar. This narrative demonstrates that Qatar's role in U.S. higher education is primarily as a partner in educational development, not as an influencer of campus politics or antisemitism. The focus should be on recognizing the importance of U.S.-Qatar relations while dispelling myths that undermine this partnership. We take immense pride in our impactful work alongside our strategic ally, the U.S 🇺🇸🇶🇦, in promoting peace and combating all forms of hate crimes, including antisemitism and Islamophobia. Constructive dialogue is essential; amplifying disinformation is not the answer.









