Antisemitic Incident at Barstool-owned Bar Sparks Outrage and Controversy
A viral video showing an antisemitic sign at a Philadelphia bar prompts outrage and investigations from both Barstool Sports and Temple University.
Antisemitic episodes in the United States reached a record high in the 12-month period from October 2023 to September 2024, according to figures from the Anti-Defamation League, a civil rights organization.
Antisemitic sign at Barstool Sports bar draws widespread outrage
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While antisemitism must always be condemned, what followed was a dangerous precedent: Mohammed was publicly branded a villain and suspended from Temple University within days—without evidence, without a hearing, and without a trial.
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Summary
A viral video showing an antisemitic sign at Barstool Sansom Street in Philadelphia has sparked outrage from founder Dave Portnoy, who condemned the incident. The bar’s staff was implicated, leading to their termination, while Temple University suspended a student linked to the controversy. Portnoy initially offered a trip to Auschwitz for education but later revoked it, calling the students ‘morons’ and demanding accountability. As tensions rise, both Portnoy and the implicated students have traded accusations and responses, highlighting the case's complexity amid a backdrop of increasing antisemitism in the U.S.
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