University investigating reported anti-Semitic assault on student

Temple said it is investigating a reported attack against a student on Main Campus Wednesday afternoon that allegedly included “physical violence, anti-Semitic statements and religious slurs.”

In a statement released Wednesday night, the university said officials have communicated with leaders of the Temple Jewish and pro-Palestinian communities in an effort to find a “best path for moving forward.”

In a letter sent to students on Thursday, Vice President for Student Affairs Theresa Powell condemned the attack.

“The university will not tolerate violence of any kind directed toward members of the Temple community,” Powell said in the letter.

Campus Safety Services is continuing to investigate the assault, and the university is asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Temple police at 215-204-1234.