Philly Jew-Haters Demand Jewish Businesses ‘Must Go’ On Eve of Kristallnacht Anniversary

An antisemetic mob plans to rally in Philadelphia on November 8, the eve of the Kristallnacht anniversary, targeting Schlesinger’s Delicatessen and other Jewish-owned businesses. Its flyer calls them “zio businesses” and declares they “must go.” Historian Rafael Medoff asks whether Philadelphia’s leaders will speak out against the targeting of Jewish merchants or stay silent.

The Nazi inspired bicycle “boycott ride” in Philly on November 98th, past six restaurants and shops, including Schlesinger’s Deli and Goldie, on the eve of the Kristallnacht anniversary. The organizers’ flyer declares, “These Zionist establishments must go.” Four Jewish organizations called the campaign “Jew-hatred, plain and simple,” urged city and state leaders to condemn it, and asked Philadelphians to show their support by patronizing the targeted businesses.

Chills the blood.

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