Hundreds of “Wanted” posters targeting members of the University of Rochester community were found glued to campus buildings and classrooms, according to the Department of Public Safety.
The university launched an investigation after discovering the posters targeted Jewish faculty, and staff, including Hillel leaders, with the words “Wanted: Connection to War Crimes” and “Racism. Hate Speech. Intimidation.”
Hillel issued a statement clarifying the posters were not aimed at Jewish students and that, at this time, there are no known threats to students.
“These posters insinuate a call for violence. Yet, these same students accuse Hillel leaders of falsely labeling anti-Jewish protestors as violent—the irony is overwhelming,” the activist group StopAntisemitism said via X. “This antisemitic intimidation should not be tolerated. A full investigation is needed, and expulsion should be on the table for those involved.”
The University of Rochester president “strongly denounces” the recent …