Last week, Jewish Link was notified by the Anti-Defamation League and the Community Safety Service (CSS) that a protest against the Jewish Link Wine Guide Grand Tasting on February 27th will be held outside the Passaic venue. I received a report that. , New Jersey. The planned protest was organized by a consortium of 22 pro-Palestinian organizations, including American Muslims for Palestine, the Council on American-Islamic Relations of New Jersey (CAIR-NJ), and the Rutgers Chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). It appears that this was done. Attack specific wineries displaying wine. Shiloh Winery claims to be located on “illegal Israeli settlements” stolen from Kalut and Tulumsaya villages Shiloh is one of about 100 kosher wineries exhibiting at the Grand Tasting on February 27th and will also be participating in the event.
Shiloh Winery exists on land purchased from the Israel Land Administration in the Binyamin region, and although its legality is not in dispute, it is part of land acquired by Israel after the 1967 Six-Day War. References to ancient Shiloh in Jewish Biblical history date back to 1967. In the book of Joshua we read: Mishkan (Tabernacle) was kept there for 300 years between 1400 and 1000 BC.
Jewish Link event staff consulted with the security team, Passaic Police Department, and Passaic County Sheriff’s Office to discuss potential threats and additional security. The team decided to increase the police presence, in addition to security already planned for the event, and secure parking well in advance of the 6pm start time.
“What we want the protesters to know is that we are proud to host this event alongside great Israeli and kosher wineries from around the world,” said Jewish Link Associate Publisher and Editor said Elizabeth Kratz. “We designed the Jewish Link Wine Guide Grand Tasting to be a special expression. Hakarat Hatov [gratitude] Thank you to the winemakers who continue to provide us with wine despite facing a brutal war with Hamas in Israel. The war has affected nearly every aspect of Israeli society, including commerce. ”
The Jewish Link Wine Guide is an annual magazine about kosher wine published just before Passover, now in its fourth year since traditionally four glasses of wine are served on the Seder. It will be issued. It is America’s only independent magazine that celebrates only kosher wine. Magazine (available below) jlinkwineguide.com) introduces you to kosher wine and the passionate and talented experts who make wine delicious and kosher at the same time. This magazine is produced by Jewish Link, which is one of the largest weekly newspapers serving the Jewish community in the tri-state area.
“Protesters are attacking events about kosher wine, some of which is produced in Israel. Targeting events that celebrate local Jewish cuisine, kosher wines and spirits, and their creators.” These protesters are completely wrong,” said Moshe Kinderler, co-founder and co-publisher of Jewish Link.
During the early planning stages of the event, Jewish Link decided to donate ticket sales to nonprofit organizations supporting Israeli agriculture as a way to strengthen Israel’s agricultural infrastructure during this turbulent time. “From our vendor selection, including our food pairings, to our evening program, we want to show our love for the kosher wine industry and our appreciation for the people of Israel who have worked so hard to keep it afloat. I wanted to show that.”
Ultimately, Jewish Link is undaunted by the planned protest of the Grand Tasting Event and looks forward to an evening celebrating Israel’s delicious wines and other kosher wines made around the world. . “We want the community to come out and celebrate it together, and we want the protesters to show that we are stronger together. ” Kratz said. “I look forward to meeting you all.”
