HOS Dressed as Pharaoh for Super Hero Promo video during the month of Passover... wtf?!

[Anonymous]

Can we get back to the civil war dresses? In Virginia?!?

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Anonymous wrote:Congressional parent here... that teacher everyone is taking down is actually the most liberal-minded, social justice evangelical, anti-racist and incredible teacher at the school. You can’t get through a conversation with her without hearing about oppression and our role in fighting it. You’re going after the wrong person and all from a social media post that you don’t have context for. Also, we do sign a waiver re photos.

Wait so the most incredible Lib anti-racist woke teacher still let white girls in Virginia, the capital of the confederacy, parade around on video in Civil War southern belle dresses and thought nothing of it? Am I missing something? If what you say is true, she could have easily chosen not to post or post with an example as to how and why she allowed this? I am sorry but your explanation does not square with the media post.

[Anonymous]

Is this the same school that had a girl leave because she was sexually assaulted, and the administration did not handle it, she then sued and the school ultimately settled out of court? Does not feel very woke to me.

I think the best thing to do is issue a public statement recognizing these issues have all come to a head, and that the school and administration and board is engaging in a thorough journey of education on these matters. Or maybe this actually is the culture there. I would find that hard to believe though— sounds like unfortunate timing.

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Anonymous wrote:Good grief. Thanks for making this family’s decision to decline easy. Funny how these schools are all about diversity until it comes to Jews.

Ridiculous. Pharaohs are not automatically thought of in regards to Jewish people. When I think of a pharaoh I do not think of the enslavement of Jewish people. Please stop. This is silly.

And how do you think Jews think of it? Are you also cool with Caucasians saying that, based on their experiences, comments towards Blacks aren't racist when many Blacks disagree?

Have you been paying attention? All the Jews who have commented (myself included) seem to be saying NBD. Don't tell us how we should feel and quit the pseudo-woke outrage on our behalf. There is a ton of real antisemitism out there. Focus on that.

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Anonymous wrote:Good grief. Thanks for making this family’s decision to decline easy. Funny how these schools are all about diversity until it comes to Jews.

Ridiculous. Pharaohs are not automatically thought of in regards to Jewish people. When I think of a pharaoh I do not think of the enslavement of Jewish people. Please stop. This is silly.

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I think this is too broad to assume that he was dressing like a Pharaoh who enslaved people. It's like complaining that someone in Lederhosen is representing a Nazi.

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Anonymous wrote:And if you read this teachers Twitter feed, it also talks about “American Expansion” and how amazing it was that we “acquired all this land in only 70 years!” Omg, so tone deaf

Also I would not want my kids photos being used on a teachers personal Twitter feed that is open to the world to see.

I’d love to hear from Congressional parents. The pharaoh was awkward, and not sure I under its place in a video about superheroes, but whatever.

More concerning seems to be what kids are learning in your classrooms. Is the school community ok with these approaches?

(And on the photos Q, don’t schools need a waiver before posting photos of kids?)

And these days (or anytime), I would not want my child dressed in antebellum costume memorialized on social media forever...

100 percent this. Also, since there are two issues in close succession (pharoh and this) my sense is that this school just is not as sensitive as it is trying to proclaim. Maybe it needs to do the deep dive, and realize that the culture here of attempting surface level tolerance and diversity is no match for actually educating its staff and students on these matters.

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Good grief. Thanks for making this family’s decision to decline easy. Funny how these schools are all about diversity until it comes to Jews.

Ridiculous. Pharaohs are not automatically thought of in regards to Jewish people. When I think of a pharaoh I do not think of the enslavement of Jewish people. Please stop. This is silly.

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I think this is too broad to assume that he was dressing like a Pharaoh who enslaved people. It's like complaining that someone in Lederhosen is representing a Nazi.

I still raise an eyebrow at someone dressing in lederhosen for Superhero day. It makes the proximity to Passover go from purely coincidental to worth examining.

[Anonymous]

Most Jews that are actually involved with their Judaism would say this raises eyebrows. Maybe not full blown anti-sem but certainly an indication to explore more. This school has taken approach to celebrate all holidays, but when we were there over a decade ago it was 80 percent Christmas in December, and then some dreidel crafts and Diwali thrown in. However the admissions department will portray it as equal and inviting for all. If you are truly diverse in a non-Christian sense, this is not the best fit for you. And that is okay. Schools have a right to choose their identity.

[Anonymous]

Serious question - why is this offensive?

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It’s offensive because the theme of the video was Super Heroes. Head of school dressed as Pharoah as a super hero close to the Jewish holiday of Passover in which Pharoah enslaved the Jews. Whether you argue the fiction or truth of the story, it is insensitive and clueless. There also is a strong undercurrent of Anti-Semitism with Egyptian symbology in recent CPAC controversy. It was either clueless or offensive. But since it has come to light, it should be addressed.

[Anonymous]

Would you be offended if Judas or the Romans were portrayed as super heroes near Easter?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would you be offended if Judas or the Romans were portrayed as super heroes near Easter?

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most Jews that are actually involved with their Judaism would say this raises eyebrows. Maybe not full blown anti-sem but certainly an indication to explore more. This school has taken approach to celebrate all holidays, but when we were there over a decade ago it was 80 percent Christmas in December, and then some dreidel crafts and Diwali thrown in. However the admissions department will portray it as equal and inviting for all. If you are truly diverse in a non-Christian sense, this is not the best fit for you. And that is okay. Schools have a right to choose their identity.

You must have been here ages ago. We find it quite diverse. My kids have been enlightened to many holidays because the diverse parents are allowed to come in and share about their cultures, which we really appreciate.

[Anonymous]

Lol poor guy is probably thinking “Damn it. I should have just worn a cape!”

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Anonymous wrote:Lol poor guy is probably thinking “Damn it. I should have just worn a cape!”

Yes. He is paid well to make sure he makes this choice.