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Branham High Identifies Eight Students in ‘Human Swastika’ Photo, Police Notified

School officials will not release names due to federal privacy law.

Overview

  • The image showed students forming a swastika on the Branham High football field and was posted with an antisemitic 1939 quote attributed to Adolf Hitler.
  • Instagram removed the post and the associated account after the photo circulated online.
  • Principal Beth Silbergeld condemned the act as unacceptable antisemitism targeting Jewish students.
  • The school referred the case to the San José Police Department and is coordinating with the Anti-Defamation League, the Bay Area Jewish Coalition and the Jewish Community Relations Council.
  • Leaders are preparing information and support sessions for students next week following reports of fear among Jewish students.