Download PDF Washington, D.C.: Today, the Brandeis Center issued a statement condemning anti-Muslim hate. In response to reports that extremist groups are designating October 10, 2015, as “World Anti-Mosque Day,” the Brandeis Center issued a call for tolerance, inclusion, and understanding. LDB, which was established to fight anti-Semitism on American college campus, has repeatedly denounced anti bigotry, hate, and violence directed against any group, including Muslim and Arab Americans. LDB President Kenneth L. Marcus commented, “It is deplorable to see acts of hate, intolerance and discrimination directed at Muslims or any other group.” While the Brandeis Center is primarily focused on combatting anti-Jewish incidents, the Center has also spoken out, publicly testified, and disseminated research regarding harassment of young Muslim students in particular, but also Muslim prisoners, and others who unjust treatment. Marcus explained, “We must work as a nation to combat all forms of bigotry. Any religiously motivated violence diminishes all of us.”