Anti-Israel protesters target six Jewish-owned Philadelphia restaurants
Demonstrators targeted six Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia on the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, prompting a counter-protest and renewed debate over antisemitism in the city and beyond.
Anti-Israel protesters targeted six Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia, a demonstration timed to the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the November 1938 pogrom in Nazi Germany that marked a turning point in the persecution of Jews. The protest drew a sharp response from supporters of the businesses, and the episode has become one of several antisemitism-related stories highlighted in a recent Fox News newsletter.
According to the reporting, hundreds of people came to the restaurants in support, and lines stretched around city blocks. At least one restaurant worried that it might run out of food as the crowds grew. The turnout turned what was intended as a pointed protest into a visible show of backing for the owners, who were the focus of the demonstration.
The newsletter also pointed to efforts on the educational front. Leaders of the Jewish Student Union are running antisemitism training programs aimed at high school students, with Tessa Veksler urging young people to confront antisemitism directly rather than waiting for politicians to act. The message reflects a broader argument that combating hatred of Jews depends in part on community and youth engagement.
Former baseball star Reggie Jackson also spoke out against antisemitism in Pennsylvania. Jackson compared the current climate to the Jim Crow era of the 1960s, a comparison that carries weight given the historical struggle for civil rights. He also criticized Philadelphia politicians for what he described as their silence on the issue.
The newsletter covered developments in Michigan as well. The Jewish community in the state has been divided following the Senate victory of Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat whose rhetoric about Israel has drawn criticism. Detroit Jewish Federation CEO has said the organization is willing to work across the political aisle. Some Democratic strategists, meanwhile, have urged Jewish voters to leave the party, and the dispute centers largely on El-Sayed's anti-Israel statements.
Beyond the United States, the newsletter reported that Dubai has opened what is described as the first permanent Holocaust memorial in the Arab world. The memorial, funded by Emirati collector Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori, honors the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust and also recognizes Muslim rescuers who risked their lives to protect Jews during the war.
Actress Gal Gadot, speaking at a dinner hosted by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, praised Skydance co-CEO Ynon Kreiz and warned that hatred of Jews is spreading quickly around the world. Taken together, the items in the newsletter underscore a wide range of responses to antisemitism, from street-level protests and community training to political disputes and international remembrance.
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