It’s very infuriating to hear that not only are public Chanukah celebrations being cancelled but citing the reasoning as taking a side in the Israel-Hamas War.

I landed back in Chicago last night to learn that a Jewish-owned restaurant, Goldie, was targeted by antisemitic protestors. The protests were rightfully condemned by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Senator John Fetterman, The White House, and other politicians. When people target Jewish-owned restaurants, is is antisemitism. These acts should be called out for the Jew-hatred that they are. Other Philly area businesses were vandalized by protestors on Monday afternoon.

Before I write further, here are recent pieces on SATM: