From the 18 – 20 March SAUJS Western Cape made its intentions clear: to engage in a meaningful dialogue about a way forward for both Jews and Palestinians in Israel and Gaza.
They aimed to speak honestly about the Israeli experience on Oct 7th,and create a safe space for the Jewish students on campus. Instead they were met with shouting, anger, vile rhetoric, hate and antisemitism.
But what they also learnt was that Jewish pride and Jewish hope will always prevail – above the shouting, above the lies. Hope always rises.
They will not be silenced, forever Jewish and proud.
