Dave Portnoy Plans to Send Antisemitic Customers to Auschwitz

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy responded to an incident at his Philadelphia bar where two customers displayed an antisemitic sign by firing the two servers involved and deciding to send the customers to tour Auschwitz as a teachable moment. Portnoy, who is Jewish, said he initially wanted severe consequences but later chose education over ruin, after speaking with the offenders, their families, and anti-hate advocates, including the Kraft family. Temple University suspended one student involved, and Philadelphia police have launched an investigation. Portnoy's actions received praise from public figures and organizations for taking swift, strong action, though some critics questioned whether visiting Auschwitz was the most appropriate response. The incident has highlighted rising antisemitism and broader concerns about hate speech. Portnoy emphasized that such acts have no place at his establishment or in the community.