Statement by No to Antisemitism
Condemnation of the Boycott and Targeting of Jewish-Owned Businesses in Philadelphia
The organization No to Antisemitism strongly condemns the actions of the organizers of the bicycle protest in Philadelphia, who called for a boycott and targeted six Jewish-owned businesses.
This action took place on November 8, on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass), when, in 1938, the Nazis attacked Jewish homes, synagogues, and businesses, marking one of the darkest chapters in Jewish history.
Choosing such a date and targeting Jewish-owned businesses with the slogan “No Business for Zionists” is deeply disturbing.
Being Jewish is not a crime, and supporting Israel’s existence and security must never be used as an excuse to deny individuals their civil and economic rights.
We call upon the authorities in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, as well as the federal government of the United States, to stand firmly against any form of intimidation or discrimination targeting Jewish citizens.
Silence in the face of targeting Jews paves the way for the normalization of antisemitism.
No to Antisemitism