Authorities are looking into an anti-Semitic incident that took place at a Barstool Sports bar in Philadelphia. A female server appeared to display a sign that read “F – K The Jews” in a video captured at Barstool Sansom Street in Center City on Saturday night.
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department mentioned, “We are currently considering this issue.” They noted that a video from that night has surfaced, and they are working to gather further details, promising updates soon.
Reportedly, one of the individuals seen in the video is a student at Temple University. The university stated on Sunday that students participating in this incident were involved in anti-Semitism issues occurring at off-campus locations.
Some patrons expressed their disgust and chose to leave the bar upon witnessing the sign. Nia Clark, who was at the bar that night, described a shocking atmosphere, saying, “It was just like ‘Oops’, it caught everyone by surprise. Everything was really nervous back then.”
Clark and her friends decided to exit, not only due to the student’s actions but also because the server seemed to condone it. “Sure, some young college students do foolish things, but I can’t help but wonder about the workers. They had to write that sign,” she reflected.
Temple University has identified the students involved in the incident and placed them under temporary suspension. President John Free emphasized, “Anti-Semitism is abominable. It has no place here, and acts of hatred and discrimination are not tolerated at this university.”
Those involved may face strict disciplinary actions, and the student affairs department is conducting an investigation.
Dave Portnoy, the founder and CEO of Barstool Sports, responded to the controversy in a video shortly after the incident. He called for an “emergency press conference,” reflecting on the situation. “Tell me, how can I make this?” he asked, admitting he felt a responsibility regarding the incident.
Later, Portnoy mentioned the possibility of sending the students on a tour of the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland as a way to educate them, rather than ruining their lives. “The more I think about it, the more they seem like kids who made a mistake. They’re drunk. Do you really want to ruin someone else’s life?” he pondered.
