‘Curb your antisemitism’: Anti-Israel bike protesters met with Philly boos and humor

A planned anti-Israel bike boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia was met with a massive counter-protest of Israel supporters, who outnumbered the riders and greeted them with boos and humor. Police kept the situation from escalating, and the event ended with over 1,000 people showing support for the targeted businesses.

A planned anti-Israel bike boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square on Sunday was met with a massive counter-protest of Israel supporters, who outnumbered the riders and greeted them with boos and humor. The ride, organized by Philly Bike On Your Left, targeted six businesses labeled as "Zionist Establishments." Police estimated 200 bikers would participate. Counter-protesters held signs including "Curb Your Antisemitism" and sang "Shalom Aleichem." Verbal altercations occurred but police kept the situation from escalating. Huda co-founder Dan Berkowitz thanked the supporters and expressed sadness over the division. The event ended with over 1,000 people, Jews and non-Jews, telling the bikers to take a hike.