Middlebury College is under investigation by the Department of Education for allegations of anti-Semitism after administrators, including Dean of Students Derek Doucet, reportedly pressured Jewish students to remove the word 'Jewish' from a vigil intended to honor the victims of the October 7 attack. The incident occurred as students attempted to organize the event on Oct 10, with Doucet allegedly advising to rename the vigil to make it 'as inclusive as possible.' This action has sparked outrage and highlighted what some describe as a pattern of anti-Jewish discrimination at the college. In a contrasting move, Middlebury later approved a 'Vigil for Palestine' focusing exclusively on Gaza, raising questions about the college's stance on inclusivity and freedom of speech.
NEW: When Middlebury students organized a vigil after Oct. 7, the school told them to avoid the word “Jewish” and just reference “all the innocent lives lost.” But weeks later, Middlebury approved a “Vigil for Palestine” focused exclusively on Gaza.🧵https://t.co/FarVvkWhyg
At Middlebury, Jewish students wanted organize a vigil for 10/7 victims. The Dean of Stuents, Derek Doucet, pressed them to rename it and remove references to Judaism to make it "as inclusive as possible," via @FreeBeacon - https://t.co/b7nqTeSYUX
Administrators at @Middlebury pressured Jewish students to rename an Oct 10 vigil for the victims of Oct 7 to remove the word "Jewish." That's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to anti-Jewish discrimination at Middlebury College. https://t.co/NcMZmjnPcY
Middlebury Students Tried To Host a Vigil for Victims of Oct. 7 Attack. Administrators Told Them To Remove the Word ‘Jewish.’ The Department of Education is now investigating Middlebury over anti-Semitism. https://t.co/kULodLa0WN
Shocking: “Middlebury Students Tried To Host a Vigil for Victims of Oct. 7 Attack. Administrators Told Them To Remove the Word ‘Jewish.’” https://t.co/SiZ9xfTZPT