A Facebook group called Great Kosher Restaurant Foodies, which focuses on kosher food and dining, became divided over a post about sponsoring an Israeli missile with the group's name written on it. The group's creator, Elan Kornblum, donated $180 to an Israeli charity to have the message on the missile. While some members supported the gesture, others objected to it, either because they support a ceasefire or because they felt uncomfortable with their group's name being associated with a weapon of war. The debate reflects how discussions about the Israel-Hamas conflict have permeated Jewish spaces, even those meant to be apolitical. The controversy also highlights the differing political views within the Jewish community. Kornblum defended his donation, stating that it was a way to show support for Israel during wartime. The post received backlash and was eventually closed for comments. Kornblum is unapologetic and believes that discussing hot topics is important, even if it diverts from the group's main focus on kosher food.
In another incident, a Jewish family known as 'That Jewish Family' on social media was kicked out of a restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam, after the owner made antisemitic remarks. The incident occurred while the family was visiting Hanoi's Train Street with their two young children. The shop owner yelled at the family, telling them to leave and stating that his shop doesn't accept people from their country. The family recorded the incident and shared it on Instagram, where it gained over 40,000 views. The shop owner also made offensive gestures and said, 'We only welcome humans, dogs, and cats.' The family expressed their trauma and sadness over the incident, especially for their 3-year-old son who had to witness antisemitism. They emphasized that anti-Zionism is antisemitism and called for love to heal the world.
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