Harvard Targets Jewish Student Who Sued over Antisemitism: Demands Communications with Politicians

Harvard University pursues an active demand for discovery for Shabos Kestenbaum, a former divinity student who advocates anti-Semitism on campus, and calls for communication to be taken over with politicians.

Kestenbaum sued Harvard last year. I'm calmed down With university.

He is also a speaker at many public events, including the Republican National Convention stage.

Harvard Crimson Report The university is trying to use the trial discovery phase to force Kestenbaum to release communications with political leaders and members of the campus pro-Israel group.

Harvard filed a motion Friday to enforce Harvard Seminary alumnus Alexander “Shabos” Kestenbaum as the leading plaintiff in the ongoing Title VI lawsuit, including messages and messages from the “Harvard Pro Israel WhatsApp Group” to file extensive documentation of the campaign against Harvard.

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A list of materials requested by Harvard – The university first requested December 27th, but has not been previously reported. This illustrates Harvard's obvious strategy to investigate how Kestenbaum, which has emerged as the main public voice accusing Harvard of being anti-Semitism, has amplified his allegations.

If handed over, the material gives university lawyers a window into Kestenbaum's relationship with politicians. Hound Harvard and investigation and threat – Put managers on defense as they try to save the school's public image and federal funds.

The demand for discovery appears to have nothing to do with Harvard's own actions towards Jewish students on campuses that were harassed and threatened by campuses tolerated by the university last year.

Instead, the issue of discovery appears to be an attempt to threaten Kestenbaum to squeal the lawsuit by implying others, including others, including students who want to accuse the university of clearly conspiring with him.