Today we became aware of a recent antisemitic incident on the NYC subway. We condemn antisemitism in the strongest possible terms. Hate speech or actions of any kind, whether antisemitic or Islamophobic, are not tolerated by our community. Any such incidents are against our core values and university policies. We are fully cooperating with the NYPD investigation as well as conducting our own internal review. If any employee is confirmed to be involved in this incident, appropriate action will be taken. We are actively engaging with both our Jewish and Muslim communities to provide support during this difficult time.
Why was Islamophobia added to this statement? Was there any evidence of it ?
As a patient and parent of patients, we won’t be entering a WCM facility until he is terminated. Having an antisemitic, pro-hate, pro-terror, anti-American criminal on staff is not acceptable, particularly at a medical institution. Such an environment cannot provide quality health care.
Anti-Semitic employee threaten Jews with violence on public transit Weill Cornell: BoTh SiDeS Not surprising coming from the institution that used to have a quota on how many Jews could attend, seems a century later that anti-Semitism is still alive and well at Weill Cornell. The History of Discriminatory Jewish Quotas in American Medical Education and Orthopaedic Training, by Solasz, Sara J. BA1; Zuckerman, Joseph D. MD1; Egol, Kenneth A. MD1,a, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 105(4):p 325-329, February 15, 2023. | DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.22.00466
If the incident being addressed is specifically antisemitic, the primary focus should be on condemning antisemitism. Including Islamophobia dilutes the specific response needed for the incident at hand. Some may perceive it as equating different forms of discrimination or diverting attention from the specific issue of antisemitism. Acknowledging the unique history and context of antisemitism might be more respectful and appropriate in responding to an antisemitic incident. Consider making separate statements addressing each form of discrimination to ensure that each issue receives the focused attention it deserves.
This has nothing to do with Islamophobia. This is about you employing terrorists. Either you are stand with it or against it and still didn’t name if the employer has been fired for the acts: also as a medical institution you have now lost your credentials if you allow this to happen to a group of people based on race or religion as you are now derelict in your duties to provide adequate care for all.
Thank you for addressing this issue so promptly and decisively. It's heartening to see the community come together against hate in all its forms. Supporting those affected and ensuring accountability are crucial steps. Let's continue to foster an environment of respect and understanding for everyone.
Ari Gershon
5d
Cornell has a well-known history of anti-Semitism. My great uncle encountered it in the mid 20th century. I encountered some as a medical student in the 1990s with a hostile professor and a seemingly indifferent minority affairs dean (and to Cornell's credit, not with the many other staff and faculty I encountered). So, while I am happy to see that you are announcing your intention to take the issue seriously, your mentioning Islamophobia in this connection seems at best bizarre and at worst offensive. (Bigotry against Muslims is of course reprehensible, as is bigotry against any other group of people, but you presented no evidence that it was was relevant to the episode under investigation or that it had occurred at Weill.) It begs the question of why you mention it in your statement. In the current political climate, it seems likely a way of protecting yourselves from or aligning yourselves with those who value the rights of Muslims more than those of Jews, and of undermining your own stated commitment. I hope your actions will allay these concerns.
Why do you mention Islamophobia? Why not to add hatred against Christians or African- Americans. What about hispanians??? We are talking about ANTISEMITISM!!! This is what your employee commited.
Rob N Litman
1w
Your actions , or lack of speaks volumes. birds of a feather flock together.
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2wThis has nothing to do with islamophobia.