Jeffrey Wiesenfeld recently made headlines as the main opponent of dramatist Tony Kushner's receiving an honorary CUNY degree. On June 28, 2011 he spoke at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale about his experiences of anti-Israel extremism on college campuses and what we can do to combat escalating tactics of intimidation and aggressive attacks against those who speak out for Israel. Amcha/Israel Action Committee sponsored the event.
I am so proud to know Jeff Wiesenfeld. He is a smart, morally-centered man who stands up to speak his mind in the face of firestorms of criticism, and willingly endures the consequences. There are multitudes of smart men, there are fewer, but still many morally-centered men, but very few have the fortitude to speak their mind in such a situation and to endure the consequences with such dignity - no whining, no self-pity, just steady, solid mentshlekheit: a model for our youth. Thank you Jeff.
lorilowenthalmarcus 8 months ago