STATEMENT FROM ROB DERDIGER

CEO, ALPHA EPSILON PI INTERNATIONAL

“Once again, an AEPi house has been vandalized with antisemitic graffiti in a transparent attempt to intimidate Jewish students, this time at the University of Arizona.

Administrators at the University of Arizona – and on campuses throughout North America – must commit to protecting its Jewish students by holding those groups responsible for these actions accountable by removing their recognition, and expelling students from school who violate the university’s student code of conduct.

Alpha Epsilon Pi strongly supports freedom of speech and expression HOWEVER when that speech is an attempt to intimidate, ostracize, or call for violence against Jewish students simply because of the beliefs they hold, universities must act quickly and decisively to expel and prosecute those who are making campus life dangerous for Jewish students.

To be clear: the Brothers of Alpha Epsilon Pi at the university of Arizona and 150 other campuses throughout the world strongly support the people and country of Israel in their fight against terrorism and hate. AEPi will not be intimidated. We will continue to work to advocate – lawfully and peacefully – for Israel.”

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About Alpha Epsilon Pi

Alpha Epsilon Pi is the world’s largest and leading Jewish college fraternity, operating chapters on more than 150 college campuses in the United States, Canada, the U.K., and Israel. Founded in 1913, AEPi has more than 110,000 living alumni. The fraternity’s mission – developing the future leaders of the Jewish communities – is demonstrated every day through acts of brotherhood, Tzedakah (charity), social awareness and support for Jewish communities and Israel.