Pressure on Tel Aviv University: Reveal the name of the professor convicted of sexual harassment

Pressure is mounting on Tel Aviv University to publish the name of an 80-year-old professor emeritus convicted of sexual harassment and conduct unbecoming a faculty member. The joint academic staff organization, representing teaching and research assistants, has petitioned the disciplinary court to reconsider its decision to keep his name confidential, warning that students may enter into power-dependent relationships without knowing about the conviction. The organization argues that the verdict describes a severe pattern of behavior involving multiple individuals, and that professional dependence in academia makes it difficult for employees to speak out. It also notes that the professor may resume supervising female students after a two-year ban, and that as long as his name remains confidential, students risk unknowingly entering into hierarchical relationships. The letter also mentions a minority opinion supporting publication of the name. Tel Aviv University stated that it conducted disciplinary proceedings while demanding a severe penalty and publication of the name, and that the court is an independent body.

Pressure is mounting on Tel Aviv University to publish the name of an 80-year-old professor emeritus convicted of sexual harassment and conduct unbecoming a faculty member. Following a protest by faculty members, the joint academic staff organization, which represents teaching and research assistants, has petitioned the disciplinary court to reconsider its decision and order the publication of his name, while protecting the privacy of the complainants. The organization argues that the verdict describes a severe pattern of behavior involving multiple individuals, and that professional dependence in academia makes it difficult for employees to voice their concerns. It further claims that the professor may resume supervising female students after the two-year ban expires, and that as long as his name remains confidential, students may enter into power-dependent relationships without knowing about the conviction. The letter also mentions a minority opinion that supported publishing the name. Tel Aviv University stated that it conducted disciplinary proceedings while demanding a severe penalty and publication of the name, and that the court is an independent body.