A group of left-wing anti-Israel activists in New York City who refer to themselves as “Jews” despite having no connection to Judaism hosted an event in March called “Sabbath for Ceasefire” and similar We are planning to host a “Kids Seder in the Streets.” The event was held in April after previously hosting an event honoring registered sex offenders that also included child care.
Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ) does not represent Jews in any way, even though it boasts that “some of its most active members are not Jewish.” He has voiced opposition to Israel’s military operations in Gaza following the Gaza massacre. Israel continues to hold activist events for children in the wake of the killing of around 1,200 people and the kidnapping of hundreds of Jewish hostages on October 7th.
Instagram/Jewish Organizations for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ)
JFREJ is a left-wing activist group in New York City that has risen to prominence in recent years by inviting celebrities to its events. like that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) in December 2018 — Where She Was Said She was of Jewish descent, claim People of Puerto Rican descent are an “fusion,” and Mara gays are new york times editorial committee, in December 2019. The group accuses Israel of “genocide” and calls for a “permanent ceasefire” in which Israel must lay down its weapons after the October 7 pogrom by terrorists living near the border.
On March 30, the organization held a “Sabbath for Ceasefire” in Brooklyn, where “activists” ranging in age from “infants to six years old” held “a mini-Sabbath service and a service for families with young children.” Participated in the ceasefire march.Jewish Telegraphic Agency report.
The report said this was the fourth such event, all held at different locations around Brooklyn, New York, and described them as “ceremonial spaces steeped in activism.”
The event reportedly featured children singing “Shalom Aleichem,” followed by a march chanting “ceasefire… now!”
In addition to calling for a “ceasefire,” the invitation to the Shabbat event also called for “an end to Israeli apartheid, ethnic cleansing, and occupation of the Palestinian people.”
JFREJ is planning an event called “Kids Seder in the Streets” on April 27th. The participating children protested to Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), saying, “Our tax dollars pay for education, housing, shelter, health care, libraries, public transportation, parks, and all essential services for New Yorkers.” It is supposed to be used for We desperately need more bombs instead of dropping more bombs on children in Gaza and the West Bank,” one person said. post On the group’s Instagram:
Instagram/Jewish Organizations for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ)
These child-centered political protests followed the previous JFREJ. hosted An event honoring convicted child rapist Douglas Powell for his work with the homeless advocacy group Vocal New York Action Fund.
On September 12, 2023, JFREJ hosted its annual “Mazals” event to honor Vocal-NY, with Powell accepting a framed certificate on stage. Mr. Powell was convicted and served time for the manslaughter and rape of a 12-year-old girl.So was Powell. written inside new york post In 2022, he was charged with using a racial slur at a City Council meeting after calling his Asian neighbor in Queens “from China, from Hong Kong.”
Instagram/Jewish Organizations for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ)
JFREJ advertised that “child care” would be provided at the event, even though Powell’s conditions of release prohibit contact with minors.that explained The event was held as a “big, delicious, queer, Jewish rental party.”
After a “big, delicious, gay Jewish rent party,” JFREJ faced backlash from sex abuse survivor advocacy group Zaacah, which said it was “in the process of contacting parents who signed up for child care.” ” and pledged to work with Zaaka to “find a way forward that fully incorporates our shared values of community safety, support for survivors, and restorative justice.” There is. The group also said it “remains proud to honor Vocal-NY’s homeless union.”
Instagram/Jewish Organizations for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ)
Breitbart News reached out to JFREJ for comment but did not receive a response.
JFREJ sells toddler onesies that say “Jews for Racial and Economic Justice.” Website.
Emma-Jo Morris is the politics editor at Breitbart News.Please email her at ejmorris@breitbart.com or follow her upon twitter.
