The Burlington Affliction—Pressuring Jews on Holy Days

American Jews are being increasingly afflicted by the deliberate scheduling of Jewish policy issues on sabbaths and holidays—boycotts, anti-Israel measures, pro-BDS resolutions, and academic requirements. The Burlington City Council set the abuse standard when it took up an anti-Israel resolution during the Days of Awe—just two days before Yom Kippur. Civil rights champion attorney Nathan Lewin and Simon Wiesenthal Center Associate Dean Rabbi Abraham Cooper join Edwin.

Trailer
EB Show S2 E38: Burlington Affliction (click to view pdf)

Show Info
S2 E38
Air Date
Show Topics: Antisemitism, BDS, Vermont, Burlington Affliction
Show Guests
Nathan Lewin
Abraham Cooper
Show Notes

A boycott of Vermont goods and destinations has been called for in response to the Burlington City Council's action.