"Jewish advocacy organization B'nai Brith Canada shared on social media images of what it said were Kishen's course materials, including an illustration of a figure that appeared to be wrapped in an Israeli flag and rope, holding its head painted in the colours of the Palestinian flag. That image appeared next to a mention of "strangulation theory" of dental pulp, while another illustration depicted a man with a hooked nose in a pool of money labelled "immunity.""
"Young says in a statement that Kishen said he used the images "without appreciating" their meanings and the impact they would have on Jewish colleagues and students. He says Kishen has removed the images from his course materials and has apologized directly to his class and the faculty."
"B'nai Brith Canada said in its social media post that "there is no excuse" for Kishen's use of the images and it is demanding accountability from the university. "Our students deserve better and we will not rest until our campuses are safe and welcoming spaces conducive of the success of all," it wrote."
The University of Toronto placed Dean Anil Kishen of the Faculty of Dentistry on leave while investigating his use of images containing antisemitic and discriminatory content in course materials. B'nai Brith Canada identified offensive illustrations, including one depicting a figure wrapped in an Israeli flag with rope and another showing a man with a hooked nose in money labeled "immunity." Kishen stated he used the images without understanding their meanings or impact on Jewish colleagues and students. He has removed the images, apologized to his class and faculty, and committed to greater diligence in reviewing course materials and improving his awareness of antisemitism and discrimination. B'nai Brith Canada rejected any excuses and demanded accountability, emphasizing that students deserve safe and welcoming campus environments.
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