“School Board Plans Flag Display Reversed Amid Safety Concerns”
In a recent decision, the Beverly Hills Unified School District approved a plan to display the Israeli flag inside all school facilities during Jewish American Heritage Month. The aim was to show support for the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism. This flag display was not intended for flagpoles but to be placed in strategic indoor locations. Beverly Hills Unified School board has voted to require schools to fly the flag of a foreign nation - why one? You guessed it: Israel Flying An Israeli Flag Now MANDATORY In Beverly Hills The resolution passed narrowly with a 3–2 vote . Supporters said the move would help Jewish students feel seen and valued in their schools, especially in light of a surge in antisemitic incidents both nationally and locally. Some board members dissented, voicing concerns over safety and fairness. One feared that having a national symbol in schools might make campuses targets. Another said that displaying any foreign flag in a public school risks cr...