Maryland Jewish Caucus criticizes timing of University of Maryland's SGA vote on Israel policy

WASHINGTON — The Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus (MLJC), denounces the decision of the Student Government Association (SGA) at the University of Maryland to hold a vote on a resolution calling on the University to adopt a "boycott, divestment, and sanctions" policy against companies, institutions, and other entities that do business with Israel on the night of Kol Nidre.

Kol Nidre begins the most sacred Jewish holiday, Yom Kippur. During this time, many Jews spend 24 hours fasting, praying, and reflecting. In a statement from MLJC, the organization says, "There was no need to schedule the vote for the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, when SGA representatives knew or should have known that Jewish students and members of the broader Jewish community would not be able to attend the mee