New York Jewish Bookstore Owner Responds to Outrage Over Hosting Anti-Israel Mayor

By חדשות כיפה

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 days ago

What happened

A Brooklyn Jewish bookstore is facing criticism for hosting New York City Mayor Eric Adams, whom critics call anti-Israel. The owner clarified that the store welcomes all politicians and did not organize the visit, promising to follow rabbinical guidance on future guests.

• 01Brooklyn bookstore owner defends hosting NYC Mayor Adams amid backlash.
• 02Owner states store welcomes all politicians, doesn't take sides.
• 03Viral video showed protester confronting mayor and store owners.
• 04Calls for boycott emerged after the controversial visit.
• 05Owner pledges to follow rabbinical directives on future guests.

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