Antisemitism controversy erupts at elite NY high school after Israel flyer found in urinal
An antisemitism controversy has emerged at Scarsdale High School in New York after flyers for a student-led Israeli Culture Club event were found defaced and placed in a urinal. School officials and faith leaders condemned the act, with the administration launching an investigation and affirming support for the club. The incident sparked community outrage and calls for the school board president's resignation, particularly after his daughter shared a mocking post about the vandalism on social media. While concerns about rising antisemitism and political tensions over Israel have surfaced, school and community leaders emphasize ongoing efforts to address the issue and support affected students.
- ▪Flyers for an Israeli Culture Club event called 'Israelfest' were found torn down and placed in a urinal at Scarsdale High School, prompting an investigation.
- ▪School administrators, including the principal and superintendent, condemned the act as antisemitic and affirmed the club's right to hold approved events.
- ▪Scarsdale Board of Education President James Dugan faced calls to resign after his daughter posted a mocking message about the incident on social media, which she later deleted and apologized for.
- ▪Local faith leaders, including Rabbi Adam Baldachin, signed a letter expressing concern over a pattern of antisemitism in the community while acknowledging the school's responsive actions.
- ▪The school confirmed the event proceeded safely and that those responsible for the vandalism were identified and subject to disciplinary action under the student code of conduct.
Full article excerpt tap to expand
High School Antisemitism controversy erupts at elite NY high school after Israel flyer found in urinal Faith leaders signed a letter saying the wealthy New York City suburb is 'experiencing a pattern of antisemitism' By Rachel Wolf Fox News Published April 28, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video ADL Campus Antisemitism Report Cards reveal Jewish students' reality at universities ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt explains the improved grades universities have received while students report anti-Jewish incidents on their campuses. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Scarsdale School District is embroiled in an antisemitic controversy after a flyer for the student-led Israeli Culture Club was found in a urinal at the high school. The incident sparked outrage among parents and calls for the school board president's resignation. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('tablet', 'lb2', 'tablet-tw-ad-lb2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('mobile', 'ban1', 'mobile-mw-ad-ban1', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } An image of a flyer for "Israelfest," an event celebrating Israel's Independence Day, in a urinal at Scarsdale High School quickly circulated, triggering the launch of an investigation. The administration had given the club permission to post the flyers, several of which were torn down, according to reports. While the event went on as scheduled, the questions and controversy surrounding it have not gone away.Following the desecration of the flyers, several faith leaders from the area signed a letter saying they were "united in concern and in love for the community of Scarsdale." The letter stated that Scarsdale was "experiencing a pattern of antisemitism." if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('desktop', 'lb2', 'desktop-desk-ad-lb2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } UCLA STUDENT COUNCIL CONDEMNS CAMPUS EVENT WITH FORMER ISRAELI HOSTAGE if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('mobile', 'ban2', 'mobile-mw-ad-ban2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } Rabbi Adam Baldachin of Scarsdale's Shaarei Tikvah synagogue, who signed the interfaith letter, told Fox News Digital that congregants approached him after the incident with concerns and shock. He said some feared the desecration could impact students’ ability to celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with the Israeli Culture Club, noting that several leaders of the club are members of his congregation. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('tablet', 'lb3', 'tablet-tw-ad-lb3', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } "Scarsdale is very special and a place where, historically, Jews have felt very comfortable and have been able to live fully as Jews," the rabbi told Fox News Digital. He said students preparing for their bar and bat mitzvahs…
This excerpt is published under fair use for community discussion. Read the full article at Fox News.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Fox News
