The Jewish Student Union Condemns Anti-Muslim Attack
Below is a press release from the JSU in response to the attack of 8 Muslim students at the Lawrence Hall of Science:

The troubling events of Thursday September 16th (8 Female Muslims Victim of Hate Crime, Daily Cal 9/20/04) are a painful reminder of the hate and bias that exist on our campus. With the Jewish Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, quickly approaching, we are reminded and urged to make our voices heard in the face of wrongdoing.

The Jewish Student Union, an umbrella organization of 20 different Jewish student interest groups on campus, speaks today with one voice to affirm:

We send our sympathies to those hurt in the attacks;
We condemn bias-driven acts of violence;
We commend both Chancellor Berdahl and incoming Chancellor Birgeneau for their initiative on this issue; and,
We stand in solidarity with those fighting hatred and bias on our campus.

Respectfully submitted,
The Jewish Student Union of UC Berkeley

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