Local Hospital Terminatesโ Nurse Over Antisemiticโข Social Media Posts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local hospital hasโ fired a nurse after โantisemitic posts โขsurfaced online,prompting concern within the Jacksonville โคJewish community. The hospital confirmed the termination,stating the views expressed were “in opposition to ourโ organization’s missionโ toโ care forโข and improve human life,and conflict with the core values of our hospital.”
The incident โฃunderscores growing anxieties about antisemitism andโ its potential impact on everyday experiences, including healthcare. Local โคJewish leaders expressed sadness and disappointment, emphasizing the expectation of compassion and care within the medical profession.
rabbi Shmuli Novack, directorโฃ at Chabad Jacksonville, Townโ center, and UNF, describedโ the situation as “tragicโ andโ sad,” adding, “Andโ certainly in the medical profession, we โคexpect a lot more.” He noted the concernโข among โJewish residents about feelingโค safe and respected when seeking medical โขattention.
The Florida Department of โฃHealth stated it cannot confirm or deny any investigation into the matterโค at this time.
Rabbi Novack emphasized theโ Jewish โคcommunity’s resilience inโฃ the face of antisemitism. “Don’t for aโ minute let it make you think that the Jewish community is in any way intimidated,” โขhe said, โencouraging community members toโ lean on each other for support. Resources are available at SouthsideChabad.com.