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Controversial Ad Sparks Debate on Antisemitism Awareness

2/8/2026

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The Blue Square Alliance Against Hate's "Sticky Note" ad has faced backlash.
The ad depicts a Jewish student bullied at school, with a blue square covering an antisemitic note.
Columnist Liel Leibovitz calls it "embarrassing" and says it should confront Jewish haters more directly.
The campaign aims to raise awareness about antisemitism and builds on previous impactful ads.

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Story summary

The Blue Square Alliance Against Hate's "Sticky Note" ad has faced backlash.
The ad depicts a Jewish student bullied at school, with a blue square covering an antisemitic note.
Columnist Liel Leibovitz calls it "embarrassing" and says it should confront Jewish haters more directly.
The campaign aims to raise awareness about antisemitism and builds on previous impactful ads.