About 40 community members protested the Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival's screening of the film 'October 8,' which explores the rise of antisemitism on college campuses since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. The festival's decision to screen the film, according to Rabbi Shifra Weiss-Penzias, aimed to address this pressing issue. Despite the protests, attendees maintained a peaceful demeanor. Security measures were heightened to ensure safety, as concerns surrounding antisemitism and responses to the Israel-Palestine conflict intensified, highlighting a community grappling with profound social issues.
Protesters gathered outside the Del Mar Theatre in Santa Cruz to voice dissent against the screening of a film about antisemitism following recent events in Israel.
Rabbi Shifra Weiss-Penzias emphasized the importance of addressing concerns respectfully, highlighting the film's relevance to ongoing discourse about antisemitism and its impact on campuses.
Private security was implemented at the screening to ensure safety as tensions around the topic surged, showcasing the polarized responses to the film's content.
Weiss-Penzias noted the tragic consequences of the ongoing conflict, stressing the significance of the film in portraying community concerns regarding rising antisemitism.
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