Statement from President John Fry

There is a planned protest this weekend targeting Jewish-owned businesses in our city. While Temple firmly supports individuals’ rights to protest and demonstrate, the targeting of business owners because of their religion, national origin, or any other protected class is abhorrent and antithetical to Temple’s values. 

I stand with other public officials in condemning the antisemitic targeting of individuals and their businesses because of their identity. As Philadelphia’s public university, Temple University stands against discrimination in all forms.

John Fry
President