A tale of two marches: LGBTQ Jews face cheers and heckles at NYC Pride
At New York City Pride, Jewish contingents experienced sharply different receptions—some received cheers while others faced heckling and organized protest tied to anti-Israel sentiment. The split highlights how activist blocs, parade organizers, and city authorities wield crowd response and enforcement rules to include or exclude participants.
Why it matters: At New York City Pride, Jewish contingents experienced sharply different receptions—some received cheers while others faced heckling and organized protest tied to anti-Israel sentiment. The split highlights how activist blocs, parade organizers, and city authorities wield crowd response and enforcement rules to include or exclude participants.