Petition Template

Title: [Clear, specific action the petition is demanding)

Paragraph 1 (State the Problem): On [date], a disturbing act of antisemitism occurred in [location]. [Briefly describe the incident, e.g., “Graffiti featuring hateful symbols was found on the walls of [place].”]

Paragraph 2 (Explain the Urgency): Antisemitic incidents in [City/State] have risen by [statistics, e.g., “20% over the past year”]. This act of hate not only impacts the Jewish community but threatens the safety and unity of our entire community. We cannot remain silent in the face of such hatred. 

Paragraph 3 (Call to Action): We are calling on [target, e.g., “local government officials, law enforcement, university admin, community leaders”] to:

Demand #1: We demand that [specific target, e.g., “school administration] publicly address the antisemitic incident that occurred. Silence is complicity, and the community deserves to hear a clear statement that this act of hate is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. This will not only show the community that this behavior is unacceptable but also show the community that the university is invested in protecting Jewish and Israeli students on campus. 

Demand #2: We demand that [specific ask, e.g., “school administration investigate Students for Justice in Palestine at Rutgers University for defacing university property with graffiti of hateful symbols and language.”] This act has proven to the [Univeristy Name] community that [Group or Student Perpetrator Name] aims to intimidate and target students on campus through hateful speech and symbols rather than bettering the university community and/or engaging in peaceful dialogue and discourse. 

Demand #3: We demand that [University Name] administration [be specific, e.g., increase funding for antisemitism education OR strengthen enforcement and plans of actions regarding antisemitism on campus OR host community events, etc.] 

Your support shows a commitment to protecting all students on campus and upholding university policies and values.  It also emphasizes solidarity against antisemitism and mandates meaningful action to prevent further incidents.

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