ESSER AGAROTH: What Really Happened in Philly and Signs of a Shoah

What Really Happened To The Jews In Philadelphia?

FoxNews.com: Tensions flare as demonstrators target Jewish restaurants, drawing massive counterprotest
The demonstration took place one day before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, prompting condemnation from Philadelphia’s Jewish community
Bonny Chu, November 8, 2026

Here is a list of the targeted businesses:

• Dizengoff – An Israeli restaurant known for hummus, fresh pita, and Israeli dishes, owned by chef Michael Solomonov. No certification, open on Shabbat.
• Goldie – A vegan Israeli falafel shop certified kosher under the International Kosher Council.
• K’Far Cafe – An Israeli bakery and cafe offering coffee and Israeli-inspired baked goods.
No kosher certification. Open on Shabbat.
• Huda – A sandwich and burger shop famous for milk-bun sandwiches and fries.
No kosher certification. Open on Shabbat.
• Schlesinger’s – A traditional Jewish deli serving pastrami, corned beef, and matzo ball soup.
No kosher certification. Open on Shabbat.
• Mac Mart – A specialty macaroni and cheese shop
No kosher certification. Open on Shabbat.

Why mention the kosher status of these restaurants? Read on. 

The Jewish Reconstructionist movement’s prominent response in Philadelphia characterized the protest ride as “counterproductive.”

Specifically, Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari, the leader of the Kol Tzedek Reconstructionist synagogue in West Philadelphia, stated that the demonstration blurred the lines between Judaism and Zionism. Speaking from his perspective as an anti-Zionist rabbi, Fornari emphasized that “Judaism is not Zionism” and argued that targeting local Jewish-owned businesses undermined broader multi-faith, democratic coalitions that are working to critique the actions of the Israeli government. (New York Times)

Sorry, Ari Lev, but the Nations will never accept you as a member of their club. The Germans never accepted the Jews who converted to Lutheranism. And, I pray that soon, you and all other Jews like you, will wake up to realize that not only will they not accept you as an anti-Zionist, they will not accept you as an American.

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