Dan Altschuler

Listen up, clowns: Calling someone a “Zionist” like it’s the new N-word? Pathetic. Zionism = Israel deserves to exist. That’s the ENTIRE definition. Not genocide. Not supremacy. Just a homeland for Jews after 2,000 years of exile and slaughter. I’m a Zionist. Black man right here. And I’m not hiding it. So when you scream “Zionists hate Black people,” you’re just yelling at ME. How’s that working out for you? 🔥🇮🇱 Drop your dumb takes below. I’ll wait. #ZionismIsNotHate #BlackZionist #IsraelForever #ExposeTheLies

Amazing letter by @Cornell President rejecting the resolution. Should be read by all: Dear Zora, Thank you for conveying SA Resolution 61: Calling for the Termination of Cornell University’s Partnership with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology While Preserving Cornell Tech. I reject this resolution, which fundamentally conflicts with Cornell’s principles of academic collaboration and our core commitment to academic freedom. Cornell Tech is not a political entity. It is an academic partnership, created through shared investment by Cornell University, the Technion, and the City of New York for the benefit of the city and the state, according to a negotiated set of conditions that govern its development and the terms of its 99-year ground lease on Roosevelt Island. As one of Cornell University’s many international partnerships and collaborations, Cornell Tech deepens, enriches, and strengthens the ability of our students, faculty, and staff to pursue knowledge and advance the university’s academic mission. The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, the core international partnership upon which Cornell Tech is based, is an extraordinarily valuable collaboration focusing on education and research in health tech, media tech, and urban tech, and supporting the development of new startup companies. Severing our relationship with the Technion—or with any entity affiliated with governments, institutions, or enterprises with which some of our community members disagree—as a statement of political protest, would not only hinder our research, teaching, and public engagement; it would imperil our academic principles. Our university, like all of our peer institutions, regularly faces pressure—from across the political spectrum, from within and beyond our own community—to make academic decisions according to political priorities. The phenomenon is not a new one: universities have grappled with such pressures from governments and societies for as long as the institution of the university has existed. When we yield to these pressures and proscribe specific collaborations or collaborators on grounds other than merit, we compromise our principles of academic freedom, undermine our own institutional excellence, and damage public trust in our work.   Moreover, this resolution inaccurately asserts that “the continued operation of Cornell Tech as a Cornell University campus does not require an ongoing partnership with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.” Cornell Tech, while part of Cornell, is a joint effort of the university, the Technion, and the City of New York. It is no more possible for Cornell to unilaterally terminate that effort and claim full control of the campus than it would be for the Technion or the City of New York to do the same. Finally, I am deeply troubled by the selective manner in which this resolution singles out the Technion, alone of Cornell’s many international partners, for censure. Cornell currently maintains 159 active agreements with institutions in 59 nations and regions; all of these institutions have some government affiliation, and many conduct research with military and security applications. Cornell itself has military research contracts, conducts research with potential military applications, and has relationships with companies whose products are used in military contexts. Cornell also has relationships with institutions in countries whose governments have been accused of human rights violations—as our own has been.  None of these publicly available facts are mentioned in the resolution; only our partnership with an Israeli institution is targeted for erasure. The political bias evident in this selective approach is deeply disturbing, and the resolution is incompatible with both the Student Assembly’s purpose and Cornell University’s core values. I reject it fully and forcefully. Sincerely,   Michael Kotlikoff President and Professor of Molecular Physiology Cornell University

👏 San Jose police have arrested Ramon Akoyans (18), Roma Akoyans (20), and Bruneil Chamaki (32) after they attacked two Jewish men waiting for a table at Santana Row’s upscale eatery, Augustine. The assault happened March 8th and is being investigated as a possible hate crime as antisemitic language was also used, according to SJPD’s assault unit.  One of the two victims was knocked out cold and required stitches. The other victim was badly cut and bruised. Both were hospitalized. May they be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law - enough is enough!

Have they arrested these animals yet?

@BernieSanders @BernieSanders stop clickbating, stop kicking Jews to appealing to leftist zealots, stop repeating lies. Israel doesn’t have genocidal policies, it’s fighting for its survival, hoping to live in peace. The terrorists you support have a genocidal goal to kill all Jews.

AIPAC is spending millions in Democratic primaries to smear critics of Netanyahu’s genocidal policies. It’s time to kick AIPAC and other billionaire-funded super PACs out of Democratic primaries.

I don’t follow the polls. As a Democrat, I unapologetically stand on the side of moral clarity and our ally Israel.

So deserved! Rachel @BringHershHome is one of the most amazing women I’ve ever met. Glad her powerful message is being heard.

National security expert drops truth bombs about the Palestinians. The Palestinians and their allies in the media and the UN do not want you to see this. So please don’t stop sharing this video on social media until everyone sees it.

Riddle me this: why did Spain recall their ambassador to Israel over the US-Israeli operation in Iran, but not their ambassador to America?

Two Islamist terrorist attacks in the U.S. in a single day. Three Islamist terrorist attacks in the U.S. in a single week. They told you they wanted to Globalize the Intifada. Do you finally see it wasn’t “just a slogan?”

@NYCMayor @AOC Keep avoiding the obvious @NYCMayor Your deflections are as stale as the break you talk about.

Let there be as much outrage from politicians in Washington when kids go hungry as there is when I break bread with New Yorkers.

FBI says the Old Dominion University shooter — Mohamed Jalloh — screamed "ALLAHU AKBAR" when opening fire on students. Allahu Akbar. Where have we heard that before? Hmm… Any guesses on his motives?👀

Please share this if you didn’t know that Ben helped her build her new career. Make it go viral to expose her!

@BernieSanders No. It’s because common sense has been lost by most members of Congress, yourself included @BernieSanders

Want to know why Congress is doing nothing on AI? AI oligarchs have already spent over $185 million buying politicians this year. There it is. It’s no more complicated than that.

@NYCMayor @jacobkornbluh @NYCMayor your hypocrisy is astounding given who you choose to break bread with and the actions of your spouse.

The attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan is horrifying. My thoughts are with the congregation and all who are shaken by this act of antisemitic violence. I am continuing to closely monitor the situation. Out of an abundance of caution, the NYPD will continue to deploy high-visibility patrols to Jewish religious and cultural institutions across the five boroughs.

@SenWarren @SenWarren you can start by making clear that political differences with an independent nation are just that and have no bearing on individuals regardless of their beliefs. You have stoked the flames of antisemitism through omission and misleading statements.

I am horrified by the violent attack on Temple Israel in Michigan. My heart is with these kids, teachers, and their families—I’m grateful they’re safe. There is no place for antisemitism in America. Everyone has a right to worship in safety. We must stand united against hate.

The Jewish community is in my thoughts right now, and I’m grateful for the armed security forces and law enforcement. The global scourge of antisemitism is rampant. The constant criticism targeting Israel and the Jewish community only serves to inflame and accelerate hate.

@RepAOC Unfortunately this post falls flat given the lies you have repeated time and again. Be it ignorance or deliberate, you have stoked some of these flames @RepAOC

I'm devastated by the antisemitic attack at one of our nation's largest reform synagogues. My heart is with the entire Temple Israel congregation. Antisemitism has no place in our country. We owe it to our Jewish siblings to stamp it out and ensure they can worship without fear.

@sethbannon Thank you for saying so, @sethbannon Unfortunately, there seems to be very few voices speaking up and saying what should be obvious.

There’s no excuse for turning anger at the Israeli government into hate or violence against Jews.

After a series of attacks, I urge non-Jews, walk past a synagogue, Jewish Center, school, or nursery. See how the community barricades itself with walls, cameras, and security. Ask if you’d accept that for any other group. Then ask, why is it acceptable for Jews?