Jewish educators were pressured to denounce Israel. They were right to walk

Imagine preparing to attend an international educational conference, only to learn that your social media accounts, personal affiliations, and connections to Israel were being scrutinized before you even arrived.

That was the situation facing 68 American Jewish educators scheduled to participate in a professional development program in Reggio Emilia, Italy, from Oct. 11–16. Instead of focusing on education, the controversy centered on their perceived political loyalties and a proposed declaration distancing themselves from Israeli policies. The educators ultimately withdrew, and rightly so.