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Zoom Lecture Disrupted by Antisemitic Hate Speech at Queens College

9/12/2025

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An online lecture by Israeli law professor Yofi Tirosh on women's rights faced disruption from antisemitic hate speech during a Zoom session at Queens College.
Disruptors displayed slurs and pornographic images, alarming even experienced activists.
The college traced the disruption to one individual using multiple accounts and is enhancing security measures.
Milette Shamir from Tel Aviv University remarked that while extreme antisemitism is rare, it has become increasingly prevalent.
Queens College, praised for defending Jewish students, received an “A” grade from the Anti-Defamation League for its efforts against antisemitism.

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An online lecture by Israeli law professor Yofi Tirosh on women's rights faced disruption from antisemitic hate speech during a Zoom session at Queens College.
Disruptors displayed slurs and pornographic images, alarming even experienced activists.
The college traced the disruption to one individual using multiple accounts and is enhancing security measures.
Milette Shamir from Tel Aviv University remarked that while extreme antisemitism is rare, it has become increasingly prevalent.
Queens College, praised for defending Jewish students, received an “A” grade from the Anti-Defamation League for its efforts against antisemitism.