The University of Toronto's Dean of Dentistry, Anil Kishen, is on leave as the institution investigates the use of images with 'antisemitic and discriminatory meanings' in his course materials. The images, shared by Jewish advocacy organization B'nai Brith Canada, have sparked controversy. One illustration depicted a figure seemingly wrapped in an Israeli flag and rope, with its head painted in the colors of the Palestinian flag, alongside a mention of 'strangulation theory' of dental pulp. Another showed a man with a hooked nose in a pool of money labeled 'immunity'. The university's vice-president and provost, Trevor Young, stated that Dean Kishen used these images 'without appreciating' their meanings and impact on Jewish colleagues and students. Kishen has since removed the images, apologized, and committed to creating a more inclusive learning environment. B'nai Brith Canada demands accountability from the university, emphasizing the need for safe and welcoming spaces for all students.
