Quick Facts
- Position: Executive Director (on sabbatical)
- Years at CAIR: 2009-Present (15+ years)
- Education: JD UC Hastings, Business/PoliSci
- Status: Civil rights attorney
- Location: Milpitas, CA
Zahra Billoo
CAIR-San Francisco Executive Director
🚨 MOST ANTISEMITIC STATEMENT
"Oppose the vehement fascists, but oppose the polite Zionists, too. They are not your friends... When we talk about Islamaphobia and Zionism let's be clear about the connections."— Zahra Billoo, American Muslims for Palestine Convention, November 2021
⚠️ Forced Sabbatical
Went on sabbatical after antisemitic speech scandal in 2021
🚫 Women's March
Removed from organizing role due to antisemitism concerns
🔥 Most Damaging Antisemitic Statements
"Polite Zionists" Warning Speech (November 2021)
"Pay attention to the polite Zionists, the ones that say 'let's just break bread together.' Oppose the vehement fascists, but oppose the polite Zionists, too. They are not your friends... When we talk about Islamophobia and Zionism let's be clear about the connections."
Warning Muslims against cooperating with any Jewish Zionists, even moderate ones seeking dialogue.
"Zionist Synagogues" as "Enemies" (November 2021)
"Zionist synagogues, the Anti-Defamation League, Hillel and other Jewish organizations are 'enemies' who are part of a conspiracy behind Islamophobia, American police brutality, and US border control."
Labeling mainstream Jewish institutions as enemies and part of conspiracy theories.
Historical Anti-Zionist Tweets (2015)
"I'm more afraid of racist Zionists who support Apartheid Israel than of the mentally ill young people the #FBI recruits to join ISIS."
Claiming Zionists are more dangerous than ISIS terrorists.
Law Enforcement Conspiracy Theory (2015)
"I worries more about police, the FBI, and the [Apartheid] Israeli Defense Forces recruiting youth to engage in violence & impunity than ISIS."
Equating US law enforcement and Israel with ISIS as threats to American youth.
⚠️ Consequences & Organizational Damage
Immediate Fallout
Forced Sabbatical (2021)
Went on indefinite sabbatical from CAIR-SF following antisemitic speech scandal and widespread condemnation.
Women's March Removal (2019)
Removed from Women's March organizing role amid claims of anti-Israel animosity and antisemitism.
ADL Condemnation
Anti-Defamation League specifically condemned her statements as "antisemitic" and "dangerous incitement."
CAIR's Problematic Defense
🚨 Organizational Support
"We continue to proudly stand by Zahra and all American Muslim leaders who face smears and threats because they dare to express an opinion about Palestinian human rights."
CAIR defended her antisemitic statements as legitimate Palestinian rights advocacy, showing organizational tolerance for antisemitism.
Expert Analysis
- • Meets IHRA Working Definition of antisemitism
- • "Incitement that could lead to bloodshed" - David Lange
- • Pattern of targeting Jewish institutions
- • Conspiracy theories about Jewish power
📊 Professional Background & Influence
Career Profile
- Position: Executive Director, CAIR-SFBA (2009-Present) | View California Chapter Analysis →
- Education: JD UC Hastings, BS Business/BA Political Science
- Bar Admission: Licensed California attorney
- Growth: Expanded CAIR-SF six-fold during tenure
- Management: One of largest CAIR offices in country
Recognition & Awards
- • 2017 Human Rights Award - Society of American Law Teachers
- • 2018 Community Builder Award - PACT
- • "Woman to Watch" - San Jose Mercury News (2017)
- • Chronicle of Philanthropy cover story (2018)
🎯 Legal Activism Record
Major Lawsuits Filed
- • U.S. Department of Justice
- • Abercrombie & Fitch (religious discrimination)
- • Southwest Airlines (civil rights violations)
- • Various local government entities
Current Fellowships
- • Levi Strauss Foundation Pioneers in Justice
- • American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley
- • Rockwood Fellowship for New California (alumna)
- • USC American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute
Media Presence
- • MSNBC regular appearances
- • NPR interviews
- • San Francisco Chronicle coverage
- • FOX News debates
⚠️ Continued Antisemitic Activity During "Sabbatical"
Still Active Despite Sabbatical
Despite supposedly taking a sabbatical following her antisemitic speech scandal, Billoo has continued making public statements and social media posts attacking Israel and Zionists.
📚 Complete Documentation & Sources
Primary Sources
⚠️ Antisemitism Documentation
Media Coverage
🚨 EXPOSE: Antisemitism in Civil Rights Organizations
Zahra Billoo leads one of CAIR's largest chapters while promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories and targeting Jewish institutions. This is the face of modern "civil rights" activism.