The Radical Movement Rallying Around Mark Ruffalo
Artists like Mark Ruffalo love to rely on the same small handful of Jewish activists and artists to push their political agenda and shield themselves from accusations of antisemitism.
In his latest @nypost op-ed, Creative Community for Peace Executive Director Ari Ingel calls out those defending Ruffalo against accusations of antisemitism and exposes the activist network behind that defense.
Being defended by Jewish activists does not give anyone a free pass to traffic in antisemitic tropes. Ingel exposes who is behind the letter and why their political affiliations matter.
To read a longer piece, please visit our website.
Artists like Mark Ruffalo love to rely on the same small handful of Jewish activists and artists to push their political agenda and shield themselves from accusations of antisemitism.
In his latest @nypost op-ed, Creative Community for Peace Executive Director Ari Ingel calls out those defending Ruffalo against accusations of antisemitism and exposes the activist network behind that defense.
Being defended by Jewish activists does not give anyone a free pass to traffic in antisemitic tropes. Ingel exposes who is behind the letter and why their political affiliations matter.
To read a longer piece, please visit our website.
September 5โ6 marks 54 years since the Munich Massacre.
The 1972 Munich Olympics massacre shook the world. Eleven Israeli athletes and coaches were murdered by Palestinian terrorists on German soil while the world watched.
More than five decades later, we are once again witnessing people justify violence against Israelis and Jews, while glorifying and excusing the extremism that has fueled that violence for generations.
Israeli and Jewish athletes should never have to hide who they are, fear for their safety, or face hostility simply for representing their country and their communities.
54 years later, the victims of Munich must never be forgotten.
September 5โ6 marks 54 years since the Munich Massacre.
The 1972 Munich Olympics massacre shook the world. Eleven Israeli athletes and coaches were murdered by Palestinian terrorists on German soil while the world watched.
More than five decades later, we are once again witnessing people justify violence against Israelis and Jews, while glorifying and excusing the extremism that has fueled that violence for generations.
Israeli and Jewish athletes should never have to hide who they are, fear for their safety, or face hostility simply for representing their country and their communities.
54 years later, the victims of Munich must never be forgotten.
Disgusting and vile antisemitism on full display when attendees at combat sports match that featured Jewish Israeli-American fighter Ben Azoulay in Orlando, Florida.
What is deeply upsetting is that no-one in the crowd intervened to stop the people from raising the flag. This is pure Jew-hatred and it should never be tolerated, especially in sports arenas.
Disgusting and vile antisemitism on full display when attendees at combat sports match that featured Jewish Israeli-American fighter Ben Azoulay in Orlando, Florida.
What is deeply upsetting is that no-one in the crowd intervened to stop the people from raising the flag. This is pure Jew-hatred and it should never be tolerated, especially in sports arenas.
This is how you stand up to bigotry.
BAFTA-nominated actress Maureen Lipman has hit back at co-star Gerard McCarthy, telling him to โgrow upโ after he withdrew from their Soho Theatre production over her publicly expressed views on Israel.
Lipman and McCarthy were due to appear together in Stan Zimmermanโs Right Before I Go on September 5. McCarthy pulled out, saying he did not feel comfortable promoting Lipmanโs involvement because of views she has โpublicly and repeatedly expressed regarding Israel and Palestine.โ
No performer should be treated as professionally unacceptable simply because they refuse to abandon their support for Israel. Lipman is right to push back against a climate in the arts where pro-Israel voices are increasingly treated as grounds for ostracism rather than legitimate disagreement.
This is how you stand up to bigotry.
BAFTA-nominated actress Maureen Lipman has hit back at co-star Gerard McCarthy, telling him to โgrow upโ after he withdrew from their Soho Theatre production over her publicly expressed views on Israel.
Lipman and McCarthy were due to appear together in Stan Zimmermanโs Right Before I Go on September 5. McCarthy pulled out, saying he did not feel comfortable promoting Lipmanโs involvement because of views she has โpublicly and repeatedly expressed regarding Israel and Palestine.โ
No performer should be treated as professionally unacceptable simply because they refuse to abandon their support for Israel. Lipman is right to push back against a climate in the arts where pro-Israel voices are increasingly treated as grounds for ostracism rather than legitimate disagreement.
The mayor of the Belgian city of Leuven, Mohamed Ridouani, has barred the UEFA Europa League match between Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise and Israeli side Hapoel Beโer Sheva from being hosted in his city, citing public safety concerns.
Ridouani stated that the city would not permit the fixture to proceed (even behind closed doors in an empty stadium) noting that the decision aligns with his previous opposition to hosting matches involving Israeli teams in the city. Ridouani said his position was consistent with not allowing Belgiumโs national teams play games against Israel in Leuven.
This is pure racism and discrimination and it is unacceptable. A mayor should not be allowed bar a team from competing simply because of his bias and hate towards a specific country. The Union of European Football Associations must intervene immediately.
The mayor of the Belgian city of Leuven, Mohamed Ridouani, has barred the UEFA Europa League match between Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise and Israeli side Hapoel Beโer Sheva from being hosted in his city, citing public safety concerns.
Ridouani stated that the city would not permit the fixture to proceed (even behind closed doors in an empty stadium) noting that the decision aligns with his previous opposition to hosting matches involving Israeli teams in the city. Ridouani said his position was consistent with not allowing Belgiumโs national teams play games against Israel in Leuven.
This is pure racism and discrimination and it is unacceptable. A mayor should not be allowed bar a team from competing simply because of his bias and hate towards a specific country. The Union of European Football Associations must intervene immediately.
Hostile Polish fans booed the Israeli national anthem during the EuroBasket game between Poland and Israel, with reports of Palestinian flags being waved in the stands and whistles drowning out โHatikvah.โ
It is deeply disturbing to see such poor sportsmanship like this. Targeting a national team simply because they are Israeli is blatant discrimination based on national origin.
Hostile Polish fans booed the Israeli national anthem during the EuroBasket game between Poland and Israel, with reports of Palestinian flags being waved in the stands and whistles drowning out โHatikvah.โ
It is deeply disturbing to see such poor sportsmanship like this. Targeting a national team simply because they are Israeli is blatant discrimination based on national origin.
Northern Irish actor Gerard McCarthy has withdrawn from a London theatre production because he was uncomfortable working alongside Dame Maureen Lipman, one of Britainโs most prominent Jewish actresses, over her outspoken support for Israel.
Letโs call this what it is: bigotry. Singling out a Jewish actress because she refuses to abandon Israel is discriminatory, intolerant, and exactly the kind of ideological exclusion that has no place in the arts.
Northern Irish actor Gerard McCarthy has withdrawn from a London theatre production because he was uncomfortable working alongside Dame Maureen Lipman, one of Britainโs most prominent Jewish actresses, over her outspoken support for Israel.
Letโs call this what it is: bigotry. Singling out a Jewish actress because she refuses to abandon Israel is discriminatory, intolerant, and exactly the kind of ideological exclusion that has no place in the arts.
๐๐ฎ๐ฑ Welcome back to Tel Aviv, Bonzie Colson!
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv star and fan favorite Bonzie Colson is back in Israel, returning to play in the city he once called home for the upcoming season.
Thereโs nothing quite like seeing players who built such a special connection with Israeli fans welcomed back with open arms. ๐
Video: Sports 5
๐๐ฎ๐ฑ Welcome back to Tel Aviv, Bonzie Colson!
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv star and fan favorite Bonzie Colson is back in Israel, returning to play in the city he once called home for the upcoming season.
Thereโs nothing quite like seeing players who built such a special connection with Israeli fans welcomed back with open arms. ๐
Video: Sports 5
