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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.

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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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The sign was created as part of the bar's bottle service. A customer convinced a waitress to make it, which was then displayed

Dave Portnoy condemned the incident, fired two waitresses involved, and initially offered an educational trip to Auschwitz for those responsible, though he later revoked it and criticized them as 'morons'

Temple University suspended a student linked to the incident and is investigating further, with potential disciplinary action for any other students involved

The implicated student has started sharing his perspective and initiated a fundraising campaign on GiveSendGo

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