Anti-Israel Activists Set To Protest Israeli Singer at Harvard

Large protests are scheduled at Harvard University against the performance of one of Israel’s most popular singers, who is set to perform on Tuesday. The concert of Ishay Ribo is being organized by the Chabad of Harvard with the goal of raising money for Israel.

“Jewish hate and anti-Israel voices are targeting Harvard Chabad and Israeli artist, Ishay Ribo,” the campus group posted on Instagram. Continuing, they said “Ishay is a man who embodies profound love and peace. His music inspires the soul and elevates consciousness. Jewish consciousness, and human consciousness.”

Their post came after a self described “radical bookstore” in Boston called Lucy Parsons Center posted on their Instagram, calling on anti-Israel protestors to “Join us for a PICKET AND PROTEST” of the show. They mentioned that the staff of the Sinclair Music Hall, where the concert is scheduled to happen, boycotted the event and the venue was forced to hire outside staff.

Chabad of Harvard added “This evening was created to lift the spirits of Israeli and Jewish students suffering from Jew-hate on college campuses. Love, peace, and music will prevail.”

The protest comes as Harvard has gained a reputation since the war’s outbreak, when Hamas terrorists killed more than 1,200 Israelis and took hostage over 250, due to their lack of support for the school’s Jewish population. This included a Congressional hearing where then-university President Claudine Gay refused to condemn calls for the genocide of Jews, saying that it may or may not violate of Harvard’s code of conduct, “depending on the context.” Due to backlash over the incident, she resigned in January.