Jewish News Today: NYPD Commissioner Pledges to Protect Jews at Central Synagogue as Dutch Broadcaster Quits Eurovision
New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she feels a "deeply personal" commitment to protecting Jews in a speech at Central Synagogue, where she is a member, one week after the attack there. The Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulled out of the next Eurovision over Israel's participation, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted what he said was his personal phone number.
Tisch Speaks at Central Synagogue
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she felt a "deeply personal" commitment to protect Jews in a speech at Central Synagogue, where she is a member, following the attack there, JTA reported.
Dutch Broadcaster Quits Eurovision
Dutch public broadcaster Avrotros pulled out of the next Eurovision Song Contest, saying Israel's participation undermined the event's neutrality, JTA reported.
Netanyahu Shares His Phone Number
Netanyahu posted what he described as his personal phone number and invited Israelis to contact him with their questions and problems, JTA reported.
Providence Divestment Vote
Voters in Providence, Rhode Island, will vote on an Israel divestment measure, a major test for the boycott movement, JTA reported.
