NYC Teacher Under Fire for Anti-Semitic Messi Cartoon
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
A New York City public school teacher, Maisa Jarrar, is under fire for sharing an anti-Semitic caricature of football star Lionel Messi on social media. The cartoon, which depicted Messi with stereotypical anti-Semitic features, drew strong condemnation from Jewish organizations. Jarrar has also previously shared anti-Israel content, raising further concerns about her suitability as an educator.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- NYC teacher Maisa Jarrar shared an anti-Semitic caricature of football star Lionel Messi on social media.
- The cartoon depicted Messi with exaggerated features reminiscent of Nazi propaganda and the "Happy Merchant" meme.
- Moshe Safran of the Union of Jewish Teachers Organization called the post a significant transgression.
- Jarrar has a history of sharing anti-Israel content, including a bloody Israeli flag image.
- Karen Feldman of the Alliance of Public Schools of New York expressed concern over the teacher's actions.
A math teacher at Park Slope Collegiate in Brooklyn, New York, is facing controversy after sharing an anti-Semitic caricature of football star Lionel Messi on social media. Maisa Jarrar posted the image on July 19, depicting Messi with an exaggerated nose, wearing a kippah, and rubbing his hands together, reminiscent of Nazi-era propaganda. Jarrar captioned the image, "The expression on his face is simply priceless." According to the New York Post, the cartoon echoes the "Happy Merchant" meme, which portrays Jews as greedy and cunning.
Moshe Safran, president of the Union of Jewish Teachers Organization, condemned Jarrar's actions, stating she crossed a significant line by disseminating classic anti-Semitic imagery. The New York Post also noted that Messi has been the subject of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories before, including claims during the World Cup that Jews control FIFA and promote his career.
Reports indicate Jarrar has previously shared anti-Israel content, including an image of the Israeli flag covered in blood. On the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks, she posted an illustration on Instagram showing a man in a keffiyeh and a woman in a hijab dancing over a burning pile. Karen Feldman, president of the Alliance of Public Schools of New York, expressed deep concern, highlighting that a teacher entrusted with educating children is publicly sharing inflammatory, biased, and historically misleading content about Israel and the Jewish people.
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