Dave Portnoy says he's sending culprits behind antisemitic sign to Auschwitz to learn about Holocaust
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, announced that he intends to send two men responsible for displaying an antisemitic sign at one of his company's bars in Philadelphia to Auschwitz for educational purposes. The incident involved bottle service girls presenting a 'f--- the Jews' sign to a group, sparking outrage on social media. Initially, Portnoy expressed a desire to ruin the lives of those involved but later opted for a more educational approach, hoping to use the situation as a teaching moment. He has coordinated with Robert Kraft's anti-hate group to facilitate this trip, aiming for the culprits to learn from the Holocaust's history. Meanwhile, two waitresses involved in the incident have been fired, and antisemitism incidents have reportedly reached record levels in recent times, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
Dave Portnoy plans to send two men to Auschwitz after an antisemitic incident at his bar in Philadelphia, where a 'f--- the Jews' sign was displayed by bottle service girls to a group of patrons.
Initially, Portnoy was furious and intended to ruin the lives of those involved but reconsidered, deciding instead to use the incident as a learning opportunity to educate the individuals about the Holocaust.
Portnoy has collaborated with Robert Kraft's anti-hate group to organize a trip for the culprits to visit Auschwitz, hoping the experience will lead them to reconsider their actions and the impact of their words.
The incident was widely shared on social media, which contributed to the public's awareness and outrage, prompting Portnoy's initial reaction and subsequent decision to handle the situation with an educational approach.
The Anti-Defamation League has reported a surge in antisemitic incidents, with a record number of incidents linked to Israel, indicating a broader context of rising antisemitism that further underscores the gravity of such actions.