JEWISH INSIDER
Fetterman, McCormick condemn planned rally against Jewish-owned Philly businesses
Marc Rod
November 3, 2026

Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) condemned the planned “Boycott Ride” in Philadelphia this weekend that aims to force Jewish and Israeli-owned businesses out of the city and has sparked alarm in the Jewish community. Local Jewish groups condemned the rally, which will take place the day before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, as blatantly antisemitic and intended to intimidate the Jewish community. “This ‘Boycott Ride’ is a disgusting attempt to intimidate Philadelphia’s Jewish businesses. This isn’t the first time Jewish [businesses] were targeted in Philadelphia,” McCormick said in a statement to Jewish Insider. “This is pure, unadulterated antisemitism and echoes some of the darkest chapters of human history. Philadelphians should recognize that the low-lives planning to participate are infected with a deeply sick ideology. My office plans to closely monitor the situation, stand by to assist where we’re able.” READ MORE