Aish, a prominent Jewish educational organization, has brought to light a troubling incident at Glenbrook South High School in suburban Chicago. The school’s yearbook, The Etruscan, included a student’s praise for Hamas, igniting outrage among Jewish parents and sparking widespread discussion about antisemitism and free speech in educational environments.
The post, which spread rapidly through social media among Chicago-area moms, revealed that the yearbook featured a sophomore’s statement expressing happiness over Hamas’ violent actions on October 7. These actions included rape, mutilation, torture, murder, and kidnapping of Israelis. The student’s remarks, which also questioned Israel’s existence, left many parents feeling betrayed and concerned for their children’s safety. The immediate backlash from parents highlighted a sense of crisis, as many felt the school administration’s initial response—that the quote was protected free speech—was inadequate and dismissive of their concerns. Rabbi Aaron Braun, a local religious leader with a son set to attend […]
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