Planned Boycott Targeting Jewish Businesses in Philadelphia Draws Condemnation
A planned Sunday boycott targeting Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia, particularly in the Rittenhouse Square area, has generated widespread condemnation from local and state officials. Organized by groups including "Philly Bike On Your Left," the event's flyers stated "No business for…
Salt Lake City, UT, November 7, 2026 — A planned boycott targeting Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia, with a focus on the Rittenhouse Square area, has been met with widespread criticism from local and state officials. The event, organized by groups including “Philly Bike On Your Left,” was promoted through flyers that stated, “No business for Zionists” and “These Zionist establishments must go.”
Organizers of the planned boycott have defended their action, characterizing it as a protest against Zionism. However, this explanation has been rejected by numerous officials, who have publicly denounced the boycott as antisemitic.
The condemnation has come from various levels of government. The specific names of all local and state officials who have condemned the action were not provided in the available information. Similarly, the precise date of the planned Sunday boycott was not specified beyond the day of the week.
The messaging on the flyers, which explicitly targeted businesses based on their owners’ perceived association with Zionism and called for them to cease operations, has been a focal point of the criticism. Officials have expressed concern over the impact such actions could have on minority-owned businesses and the broader community in Philadelphia.
The group “Philly Bike On Your Left” is identified as one of the organizers. Further details regarding the full list of organizing groups, the specific businesses targeted, or any permit status for public demonstrations were not provided.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions and debates surrounding political movements and their expression within the city. The response from officials underscores a commitment to opposing what they describe as discriminatory actions against religious or ethnic groups.
No information was provided regarding any actions taken following the planning of this boycott or any specific outcomes related to the event.
Story summarized from the original created by Jacob Hess on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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