A high school yearbook photo of Jewish students was reportedly replaced with one of Muslim students in East Brunswick, New Jersey, leading to accusations of antisemitism. The school district is investigating and plans to recall and reprint the yearbooks.
Key Points
Yearbook photo of Jewish students replaced with one of Muslim students
Investigation ongoing to determine how the incident occurred
District plans to enlist special counsel for independent investigation
Apologies issued to both Jewish and Muslim students and families
Pros
School district is taking the incident seriously and investigating
Yearbooks will be recalled and reprinted
Cons
Accusations of antisemitism causing pain and anguish for Jewish students and families
Need for further investigation to determine accountability and prevent future incidents