Pennsylvania Officials Blast Planned Philadelphia Bike Protest Boycotting Jewish-Owned Businesses
State and city leaders condemn a planned Sunday bike protest in Philadelphia aimed at boycotting Jewish local businesses, calling the move antisemitic.
POLICY WIRE — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — High-ranking officials across the state and city have issued sharp critiques of a bicycle protest scheduled to take place this weekend.
The event, set for Sunday, November 8, in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square area, specifically targets several establishments owned by the Jewish community in Center City.
Leaders have characterized the planned boycott as antisemitic and entirely unacceptable, expressing strong opposition to the targeting of local businesses.
While organizers of the ride have denied claims that they intended to promote boycotts against owners supporting ongoing conflicts, the backlash from public figures has been swift.
The Jewish community and various representatives have joined officials in condemning the demonstration, highlighting concerns over the safety and integrity of local owners.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)