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“Anti-BDS legislation is about commercial activities, not about people’s ability to speak,” says the 33-year-old. “People are free to criticize Israel; that is a protected right. But organized boycotting and divestment with the support of state, local or federal government is not acceptable.”
It is uncertain as to whether nearby vandalism in the form of smashed car windows was related to anti-Semitic motives, or if the vandalism was connected to the attempted arson at Anshe Sholom.
“He really was the Jackie Robinson of Jewish-American fiction,” said Jonathan Karp, president and publisher of Simon & Schuster, and editor of Wouk’s final book, Sailor and Fiddler, which was published in 2015.
“The administration must unequivocally condemn the original decision and ensure that a similar incident never happens again,” said Roz Rothstein, CEO of StandWithUs.
“We believe he can bring the same energy and imagination to Federation. He’s the right leader at the right time,” said chair of the JFNA Board of Trustees Mark Wilf.
“Let me be really clear, suggesting that support for Israel is beholden to a foreign power is absolutely unacceptable—and it’s illogical, too,” he said. “I’m a proud American who believes in the State of Israel and believes it must exist.”
“At the end of the day, I think it’s incumbent on Americans to stand by its friend and ally,” said Rep. Van Taylor (R-Texas).
“The Iftar is a time for reflection, piety and growing closer to God. Every year, this event is a special opportunity for people of many faiths to grow together,” said Austin Mayor Steve Adler.
“The Harvard Lampoon is garbage,” tweeted Catherine Zhang, a senior at the university.