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Dear OZ family,

The news of the last few days requires our attention.

The  New York Times Anti-Semitic cartoon that appeared this week is a cruel reminder of the lies told about us in Der Strumer in Germany in the early 1930’s. The gas chambers and crematoria in Europe did not exist in a vacuum in the 1940’s. They were prepared for years with the lies of the 1930’s.

The apologies of the Times are disingenuous. This cartoon had to be seen by many editors in order to make it to the screen. Only a full evaluation and change of policy at the Times can make up for decades of distorted reporting on Israel. Who is to know if this despicable caricature influenced the murderer this past week at the Chabad center in Poway, Calif. The New York Times shamefully hid all reporting of the Holocaust to the back pages during World War II.

I call this to your attention just days before Yom Hashoa, when we have heightened sensitivity about these issues.

Please note the below information about a rally and demonstration to be held today at 5:30pm in front of the NYT building at 41st St. and 8th Ave.  

Spread the word. 

Rabbi Allen Schwartz
212-749-5150 x200
ras@ozny.org

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PROTEST AT NY TIMES MONDAY
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PROTEST AT NEW YORK TIMES AGAINST ANTI-SEMITIC CARTOON
- Demonstrators To Call For Firing Of People Responsible

A number of Jewish organizations will hold a protest on Monday, April 29 at 5:30 PM at The New York Times, located at 620 Eighth Avenue (41 Street) against the Anti-Semitic cartoon which was recently published in the newspaper.

Protestors will gather to express outrage about the newspaper publishing an anti-Semitic cartoon depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a dog on a leash held by a blind President Donald Trump wearing a skullcap.

Protestors will gather and call for the firing of editors and individuals responsible for this publication.

The Coalition for Jewish Concerns, Americans for a Safe Israel (AFSI), and a coalition of other organizations are organizing.

Those gathered will also pray for the victims of the San Diego synagogue shooting.

If you haven't yet seen this vile cartoon, click on the link below:
https://www.algemeiner.com/2019/04/28/shame-on-you-new-york-times-antisemitic-cartoon-controversy-escalates/