I hate to see the furor that has erupted resulting in the resignation of the Principal of the Khalil Gibran middle school.

Supporters of Almontaser, who wears a hijab, the traditional head covering, say she has been hounded and misinterpreted.

"Sadly and unfortunately, Debbie was singled out and attacked because she's a religious Muslim," said Rabbi Andy Bachman of Congregation Beth Elohim, who is part of an informal clergy advisory group for the school. "Everything in her career, from what we can see, has demonstrated she's a peaceful person who has been the center of dialogue."

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