We were Outside™ on June 11, 2026, defying Park Slope Food Co-op’s order not to eat Bamba and declaring that BDS is racism. I spoke alongside a diverse set of leaders and musicians including Sheikh Musa Drammeh, Simon Deng, Dr. Andrew Zeidman, #EndJewHatred Director Michelle Ahdoot, artist Ghazal Mizrahi, Mustapha Ezzarghani, Abraham Hamra, Mazi Pilip, Shawn DVS 7.0, Pankaj Mehta and Rami Feinstein.

Here’s the core of my message:

“We know that the BDS movement is racist. We know that it harms both Israelis and Palestinians by disrupting businesses that both peoples depend on. And in defiance of the racist hate campaign that calls itself justice, let us continue to gather in the name of peace and humanity. Let us build our beloved community. And together, let us end the moral scourge of Jew-hatred.”

(Yes, I put a ™ symbol after “Outside.” Get into it. #WeOutside.)

Photos: Amnon Shemi