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Condemnation came swiftly from local politicians and Jewish groups. It was one of several area incidents that have occurred in recent days that appeared to be targeting Jews.
“We are here for Israel’s right to defend itself. We are here to say no to terror. We will stand united in support of Israel,” declared Guy Bachar, chairman of the Israeli-American Council.
It seeks to expand its “reach and continue to look for diverse voices across the ideological spectrum to provide insightful commentary.”
COVID-19 isn’t stopping the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles from blasting the shofar for the entire city to hear.
Anti-Semitic banners on LA freeway outrage Jewish groups
“The Jews want a race war” message was hanging between “Honk if you know” and a reference to the website “GoyimTV.”
Israeli in LA: Palestinians piggybacking on riots to wreck synagogues
“I saw a PLO flag and them shouting to ‘free Palestine.’ I don’t think it was black protesters who did this damage,” says 41-year-old Los Angeles resident Eyal Dahan.
Jewish pharmacist gets store opened after looting by Floyd protesters
“I’ve been broken into before, but to watch people viciously destroy your store for no reason is a whole different ballgame,” says L.A. pharmacy owner Jonathan Friedman.
“Under the guise of protest, some advanced their anti-Semitic agenda,” said Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz.
“Whenever there is a crisis, it’s beautiful to see how many are willing to go out and help,” said Flora Glouberman, chair of the Chesed Committee at Young Israel of Century City, Calif.
“This is a time people will need their various micro-communities even more than their macro ones,” say community leaders.
It will feature concerts, workshops and more, including “JAM (Jewish American Music) Talks,” where artists will weigh their musical influences.
Of the reported 81 total hate crimes that targeted religious groups in 2019, 69 of them were anti-Jewish, compared to 43 of the 52 total hate crimes in that category the previous year as anti-Semitic.
