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School Board Candidate Faces Antisemitism Accusations Over Kippah Messages

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 2:42 AM UTC · How we work

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Kim Lifschitz, a U.S. school board candidate, was accused of antisemitism after private messages mocked trustee Russell Stuart’s kippah.
Russell Stuart, BHUSD board member, called the messages deeply offensive, saying they crossed a line.
Kim Lifschitz defended the messages as criticism of Jewish symbols, not antisemitic, citing her own experiences.
The BHUSD election on Nov. 3, 2026 will decide two seats, with Lifschitz competing.

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Kim Lifschitz, a U.S. school board candidate, was accused of antisemitism after private messages mocked trustee Russell Stuart’s kippah.
Russell Stuart, BHUSD board member, called the messages deeply offensive, saying they crossed a line.
Kim Lifschitz defended the messages as criticism of Jewish symbols, not antisemitic, citing her own experiences.
The BHUSD election on Nov. 3, 2026 will decide two seats, with Lifschitz competing.