CNN host joins officials in condemning antisemitic bike protest in Philadelphia

CNN host joins officials in condemning antisemitic bike protest in Philadelphia

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On November 8, CNN host Michael Smerconish condemned the planned anti-Zionist bike ride targeting Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia, calling it antisemitic. Earlier, on November 1, state and local officials had denounced the boycott, labeling it antisemitic and urging police protection. The nonprofit JewBelong later placed billboards across the city urging the public to “boycott the boycott,” echoing the criticism from city officials and civil-rights groups.

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Dave Sunday Josh Shapiro Cherelle Parker Anti-Defamation League Jonathan Greenblatt Philly Bike On Your Left CookNSolo Restaurants Pennsylvania State Police

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Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Pennsylvania, United States

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November 08, 2026
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Advocacy groups oppose planned bike boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia
Advocacy groups oppose planned bike boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia

6abc Philadelphia • 08 Nov 04:59

Local officials and civil-rights groups condemned a planned bike protest targeting Jewish-owned eateries, citing concerns over safety and timing.

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November 07, 2026
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CNN host Smerconish condemns antisemitic bike protest targeting Jewish businesses
CNN host Smerconish condemns antisemitic bike protest targeting Jewish businesses

Yahoo • 07 Nov 21:32

Michael Smerconish criticized a planned bike ride in Philadelphia that organizers label anti-Zionist, while Pennsylvania officials called the event antisemitic.

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Pennsylvania officials denounce planned boycott ride targeting Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania officials denounce planned boycott ride targeting Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia

WDSU • 07 Nov 17:50

State and local leaders condemned a planned bicycle boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia, calling it antisemitic and urging police to ensure safety.

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Pennsylvania officials denounce planned boycott ride targeting Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania officials denounce planned boycott ride targeting Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia

wvtm • 07 Nov 17:50

State and local leaders condemned a planned bicycle boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia, calling it antisemitic and urging police to ensure safety.

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JewBelong launches billboards urging public to oppose boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia
JewBelong launches billboards urging public to oppose boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia

NBC10 Philadelphia • 07 Nov 17:13

A nonprofit placed billboards across the city calling for a "boycott the boycott" of a planned anti-Zionist ride targeting several Jewish-owned eateries, while city officials and advocacy groups condemned the action.

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November 06, 2026
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Philadelphia leaders denounce planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses as antisemitic
Philadelphia leaders denounce planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses as antisemitic

Yahoo News Singapore • 06 Nov 00:06

State and local officials condemned a planned bicycle ride boycott targeting Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia, calling it antisemitic and urging police protection.

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