I am pleased to hear that the people of Philadelphia stood up to anti-Semitism today.
They did so in response to effort by a left-wing, anti-Semitic organization called Philly Bike On Your Left who today carried out an event targeting "Zionist businesses" in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square with declarations "These Zionist establishments must go! Not in our city!" This event coincided with the anniversary of Kristallnacht.
The anti-Semites were met with pro-Israel counterdemonstrators as well as the community at large which saw fit to business with the restaurants who were targeted because they are Jews. While several arrests were made, the event was for the most part non-violent.
The act against Jewish businesses was broadly condemned by city and state officials as well as Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson who is a Philadelphia native.
Alas, Philly Bike On Your Left has scheduled another event for next Sunday called the "Ride of Return" around Philadelphia Art Museum made famous by the Rocky movies. I hope the people of Philadelphia will continue to be vigilant in case the group decides to target these Jewish businesses, community centers or synagogues.
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