Philadelphia Cycling Group Calls for Boycott of Jewish Businesses
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
A Philadelphia cycling group called for a boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Rittenhouse Square, labeling owners as "despicable" and accusing them of supporting Israel. The protest has been widely condemned by U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider and the Mayor of Philadelphia as antisemitic. The boycott follows a global rise in antisemitic incidents and includes accusations of fundraising for the IDF.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A Philadelphia cycling group called for a boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Rittenhouse Square.
- The group, "Philly Bike On Your Left," labeled business owners "despicable human beings."
- U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider called the event blatant antisemitism.
- The Mayor of Philadelphia denounced the boycott as unacceptable discrimination.
- Zionist Organization of America urged public support for the targeted businesses.
A cycling group in Philadelphia, identifying as non-violent anti-Zionist, has called for a boycott of Jewish and Israeli-owned businesses in the Rittenhouse Square area. The protest, scheduled to begin Sunday at noon, aims to express solidarity with the Palestinian people and protest "Zionist businesses" that support Israel. The group, "Philly Bike On Your Left," posted a notice on social media circling six Jewish-owned restaurants, labeling the owners "despicable human beings" and vowing to fly Palestinian flags. They also accused some business owners of fundraising for the IDF and receiving praise from Netanyahu, and claimed the state of Pennsylvania invests in Israel.
The boycott has drawn widespread condemnation. U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider unequivocally called the event blatant antisemitism intended to intimidate Jews, linking its start date to Kristallnacht. The Mayor of Philadelphia also denounced the event as unacceptable behavior and forbidden discrimination. Zionist Organization of America urged the public to patronize the targeted restaurants and called for schools to implement anti-antisemitism curricula.
The Philadelphia boycott occurs amidst a recent surge in antisemitic incidents globally. This context includes the recent U.S. midterm elections, where progressive and anti-Israel candidates, such as Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, achieved significant victories.
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