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Barstool Sports CEO, Dave Portnoy, commended for appropriate response towards antisemitic episode at Barstool pub.
In an open conversation, Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass) discussed the recent surge in antisemitism and protests on college campuses, the House speaker vacancy motion, and the indictment of Rep. Henry Cuellar.
Ben Stiller and Sen. Dave McCormick praised Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy for his firm stance against hate speech, following a disturbing incident at one of their establishments in Philadelphia.
Last weekend, a 'f--- the Jews' sign was displayed at Barstool Sansom Street bar, resulting in a strong backlash from the public. In response, Portnoy announced that the two culprits would be receiving a unique form of education - a tour of Auschwitz in Poland, notorious for the Holocaust atrocities that took the lives of over 1.1 million Jews.
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Support and praise for Portnoy's decision poured in from various quarters, including Linda Yaccarino, X CEO, and ex-NFL reporter Michele Tafoya, praising his initiative for change and showing zero tolerance towards antisemitism.
Stiller and McCormick agreed with Portnoy, emphasizing the importance of confronting antisemitism head-on. Despite initial thoughts of harsh retaliation, Portnoy decided to teach the men a lesson through educational means instead.
Portnoy explained he reached out to the families of the culprits, discussing the effects of their actions and arranging for the tour. He also clarified that two other waitresses involved were dismissed.
Antisemitism has been escalating, with the Oct 2023 terrorist attacks by Hamas against Jewish people in Israel serving as a catalyst. The Anti-Defamation League recently reported that the number of such incidents reached an all-time high in the U.S., exceeding 9,354 cases last year, with over half related to Israel.
**HARVARD UNIVERSITY APOLOGIZES FOR MISHANDLING ANTISEMITISM AND ISLAMOPHOBIA ISSUES FOLLOWING NEW REPORT
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[1] [https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/29/us/barstool-sports-antisemitism-philadelphia-Sign-Heisman/index.html][2] [https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/30/business/media/barstool-antisemitic-sign-philadelphia.html][3] [https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/12/30/barstool-antisemitic-sign-philadelphia/][4] [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/31/barstool-sports-bars-antisemitic-sign-philadelphia]
- In response to the antisemitic incident at Barstool Sports' Sansom Street bar, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy announced that the two culprits would receive a unique form of education - a tour of Auschwitz in Poland.
- Support and praise for Portnoy's decision poured in from various quarters, including Linda Yaccarino, X CEO, and ex-NFL reporter Michele Tafoya, who praised his initiative for change and showed zero tolerance towards antisemitism.
- Despite the escalating incidents of antisemitism, such as the October 2023 terrorist attacks by Hamas against Jewish people in Israel, the Anti-Defamation League reported that the number of such incidents reached an all-time high in the U.S., exceeding 9,354 cases last year, with over half related to Israel.
- Sen. Dave McCormick and Ben Stiller agreed with Portnoy, emphasizing the importance of confronting antisemitism head-on, while Portnoy reached out to the families of the culprits to discuss the effects of their actions and arrange for the tour.
- If you're interested in staying updated on sports-related news, follow our coverage on X and subscribe to the Sports Huddle newsletter, where our senior editor, Ryan Gaydos, focuses on digital sports coverage.
