University of Sydney supporting Jewish students
Rabbi Eli Feldman
Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Michael Spence said reports about the conviction of a former student who admitted to making plans against Jewish students were deeply disturbing.
“Harassment or discrimination of any kind has no place in our community,” Dr Spence said.
“We as a community reject religious hatred in all of its forms and stand behind the Jewish community, with which we share close ties.”
A more diverse university is a stronger university, and I continue to encourage everyone to consider what role they can play in creating a campus environment that is as safe and welcoming as possible.
The University has confirmed the person convicted is no longer a student at the University of Sydney. We are not aware of any current threats to students or staff.
Ihsas Khan Screenshot
The former student had been guilty of using a knife to stab his neighbour. Ihsas Kahn told a court “I was planning on using it on Jewish students in the university to kill them. Just people wearing the Jewish headgear, the kippah.”
