“Upon personal reflection and following many private conversations I have had with our Jewish neighbors, I have come to the conclusion that my vote on the divestment was wrong,” the mayor said.
In June 2024, Avdija was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in a multi-player deal.
"In this time of rampant antisemitism, I am saddened that the city of Portland leaders have decided to inflame the situation even more."
“From our point of view, it seems like you’re targeting this particular conflict because you want to demonize Israel,” Bob Horenstein, director of Portland’s Jewish Community Relations Council, said.
Portland is a great spot for the 6-foot-9 Israeli, and the club has been eyeing him for some time.
"This is an effort by the teachers’ union to promote what many feel is a biased and historically revisionist curriculum," Jewish Federation of Greater Portland CEO and founder Marc Blattner wrote.
Anti-Israel group claims arson against Portland Police vehicles. Rachel Corrie's Ghost Brigade calls for escalated violence in support of Palestinians.
The Portland Jewish federation concluded that fossil fuel divestment aligned with its financial goals as well as its values.
Court documents claim that Braun’s visits escalated until he attended the synagogue with a hammer, and prepared to swing at the building's glass door.
Jenny DuVander's tongue measures at a circumference of 13.25 cm (or 5.21 inches.)
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