The Conservative synagogue Adas Israel in Washington, DC, denies a report in The Forward that claimed it canceled an event with former defense minister Yoav Gallant due to pushback from members over Israel’s prosecution of the war in Gaza.
The US synagogue says in a statement that the decision to cancel tonight’s event was due to “security concerns,” without going into detail.
“Contrary to speculation, this decision was not based on the event’s subject matter, but rather on our commitment to the safety of our community,” Adas says.
“Adas Israel Congregation has more than 5,000 members and has always been committed to creating space for a wide range of opinions and speakers on issues critical to our community. Open dialogue is key to our commitment to Jewish values,” it adds.
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