""Antisemitism, racism and homophobia were present before that moment, but this act ripped off the veil again," said Beth Silbergeld, the principal at Branham High School, where the photo was taken by a group of students who had been tossing around a football on their lunch break. "It shocked us. It hurt. It frightened people. It angered people. It sparked conversations about Holocaust education, accountability, discipline, and what real repair should look like.""
""One of our most sacred duties is to teach our children, and if we don't teach them, others will. The internet will teach the""
A group of San Jose high school students formed a human swastika and posted a photo online accompanied by an Adolf Hitler quote. Jewish community members, residents, and local leaders gathered during Hanukkah in Los Gatos to condemn the antisemitic act and stand in solidarity. The incident produced fear among visibly Jewish community members and prompted conversations about Holocaust education, accountability, discipline, and community repair. A regional coalition tracking school incidents recorded 500 antisemitic reports at K-12 schools since November 2023. County leadership emphasized teaching Holocaust history and Jewish history to prevent perpetuation of hate.
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