More than 101 Shofars were blasted in unison protesting UJA/Federation’s support and inclusion of BDS groups, such as the New Israel Fund. Organizers and speakers led the Shofar blasts. (left, from podium) Dr. Paul Brody, Vice President, Great Neck-based Jewish Political Education Foundation, blasting a winding Sephardic Shofar; Rabbi David Algaze, Havurat Yisrael of Forest Hills and Richard Allen of JCCWatch.org. At left, a Christian woman sounds a Sephardic Shofar, in solidarity with the protestors. Charlie Bernhaut is at rear hoisting a powerful protest sign.
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