Shabbat dinner filled with anti-Israel activists costs up to $5,000 per person

Controversial Dinner Event Sparks Outrage

A recent dinner intended to honor the Jewish Sabbath has stirred significant criticism due to the presence of numerous extreme anti-Israel activists, as noted by various commentators.

The event, organized by the activist group Climate Defiance, featured left-handed celebrity contests and included notable attendees like Linda Sarsour, known for her anti-Israel stance. Ticket prices reportedly reached up to $5,000. Other attendees included Brad Lander, a Democratic Congressional candidate, Tiffany Caban, a socialist who was arrested for protesting the Gaza war, and Abby Stein, a trans rabbi with connections to the controversial Mayor Mamdani.

The meal, which was described as both kosher and vegan-friendly, took place at the home of filmmaker Jill Goldman and celebrated the climate-themed film “Just Look Up” showcased at the Tribeca Film Festival, involving Climate Defiance’s founder Michael Greenberg.

Promising an event free of phones and cameras, the dinner aimed to “break bread” and foster community among individuals of all “faiths, backgrounds, and traditions.” However, critics suggested that this gathering was not as inclusive as it appeared to be.

Jewish activist Tali Goldsheft expressed her concerns, questioning the secrecy surrounding the event and implying possible deception. She argued that the sudden restriction on devices seemed intended to shield discussions from scrutiny.

Earlier this month, Israel prohibited Sarsour, a former co-chair of the Women’s March, from entering the country, drawing ire from the anti-Israel organization CAIR.

Former city comptroller Lander faced accusations of diverting government funds away from Israeli bonds and supporting the anti-Israel BDS movement. Recently, he was featured in a promotional ad for a far-left congressional candidate known for her anti-American rhetoric.

The BDS movement seeks to ostracize and delegitimize Israel globally.

Goldsheft labeled Sarsour a “bigot” and questioned Lander’s allegiance to anti-Semitism, citing his problematic associations despite his Jewish identity.

Observers expressed skepticism about the food’s authenticity regarding kosher standards, with some commenting that the event felt more like a “Jew-hatred supper” than a sincere Sabbath gathering. Michelle Adout from Ending Jew-hatred noted that the attendees advocate for the racist BDS movement, deeming such sentiments unacceptable, especially at an event masquerading as a Shabbat dinner.