In his speech, Spielberg lamented polling showing high rates of antisemitism on college campuses. He also condemned other forms of hate, including anti-Arab, anti-Muslim and anti-Sikh discrimination.
Leading the USC Shoah Foundation Board delegation to Israel were the organization's CEO Dr. Robert J. Williams, a Holocaust historian, and Chairman of the Board Joel Citron.
In an interview with Stephen Colbert, Steven Spielberg talks about a resurgence of antisemitism in public discourse.