Philadelphia Billboards Target Boycott of Jewish Owned Businesses
The boycott is set to take place one day before the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht—the 1938 Nazi attacks on Jewish communities.
JewBelong, a Jewish advocacy organization, has placed 14 billboards in Philadelphia urging residents to boycott the bike ride targeting six Jewish-owned restaurants. The billboards say: "Running over Jewish businesses isn’t a peace plan." The bike ride, organized by Philly Bike On Your Left, is scheduled for Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in Rittenhouse Square, with the ride starting at noon.
The protesters claim their aims are in solidarity with Palestinians and opposition to the business owners' support for Israel. The targeted restaurants have condemned the planned boycott and encouraged customers to show their support. The dispute has sparked condemnation from local officials, who have condemned the demonstration as antisemitic and vowed to protect the Jewish community.
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