Anti-Jewish bike ride in Philadelphia did occur
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“There was an anti-Jewish bike ride in Philadelphia.”
Summary
An anti‑Israel/anti‑Jewish bicycle rally, dubbed the “Boycott Ride,” was organized in Philadelphia for Sunday, November 8, 2026, targeting Jewish‑ and Israeli‑owned restaurants on the eve of the Kristallnacht anniversary. The event was widely reported and condemned by local Jewish groups and politicians.
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- 'These Zionist Establishments Must Go': Philadelphia Bike Ride Targets Jewish-Owned Restaurants Ahead of Kristallnacht Anniversary | Combat Antisemitism Movement
Anti-Israel activists are organizing a Philadelphia bike ride on Sunday, Nov. 8, the eve of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht's 88th, targeting Philadelphia activists plan a bike ride targeting Jewish-owned restaurants on the eve of ...
- Philly Jewish groups condemn “boycott ride” targeting Jewish and Israeli-owned businesses - Jewish Community Voice
“This ridiculous bike ride is not state-sponsored and our voice matters today more than ever. Vote today. Bake challah on Thursday. Go to services on Friday and Saturday. Celebrate being American Jews every day,” he wrote in a Facebook post. “Ours are not easy times, friends, but I can confirm that I’m dipping cucumbers into Zahav Restaurant, Philadelphia humus as I write this.
- On the eve of Kristallnacht, protesters plan a ride targeting Jewish-owned restaurants - St. Louis Jewish Light
Philadelphia anti-Israel groups are planning a bicycle ride targeting Jewish-owned businesses on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, the 1938 Nazi-orchestrated pogrom against Jews in Germany and Austria.
- ‘Incredible’ Jewish support ahead of anti-Israel bicycle boycott ride, Philly Jewish eatery owner says, ‘we won’t cower’ - Israel & Jewish News - JNS
Yehuda Sichel, who owns the restaurant ... community after anti-Israel groups said that they would hold a boycott bicycle ride past his restaurant on Sunday, on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, he told JNS...
- Bicycle rally aims to force Jewish businesses out of Philadelphia
The bicycle rally in Rittenhouse Square targets businesses including Dizengoff, Huda, Schlesinger’s, Mac Mart, K’Far Cafe and Goldie and falls on Nov. 8, the day before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, a fact noted by the local Jewish groups.
- Fetterman, McCormick condemn planned rally against Jewish-owned Philly businesses
Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) condemned the planned “Boycott Ride” in Philadelphia this weekend that aims to force Jewish and Israeli-owned businesses out of the city and has sparked alarm in the Jewish community. Local Jewish groups condemned the rally, which will take place the day before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, as blatantly antisemitic and intended to intimidate the Jewish community.
- Bicycle Rally Aims to Remove ‘Zionist Establishments’ From Philadelphia | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle
Local anti-Israel groups have planned a bicycle ride through the heart of Philadelphia, aiming to drive Jewish and Israeli-owned businesses out of the city, drawing condemnation from Jewish groups, which described the event as antisemitic and ...
- ‘These Zionist establishments must go!’ Organizers of upcoming Philly ‘Boycott Ride’ target Jewish-owned eateries - City & State Pennsylvania
So he was “surprised,” he told ... called “Boycott Ride” in Rittenhouse Square, which aims to oust Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses from the city....
- Jewish Community Calls for Unity Against Boycott Effort - StandWithUs
Let’s be clear: This is antisemitism. It is Jew-Hatred, plain and simple. The flyer promoting the ride, circulated by Philly Writers Against the War on Gaza, names Dizengoff, Huda, Schlesinger’s, Mac Mart and other local businesses. Marking businesses for removal from Philadelphia is an attempt to intimidate, marginalize and exclude members of the Jewish community from the economic and civic life of our city.
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