Jews Blocked from Pro-Israel Rally
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Jewish people were forcibly stranded and left unable to attend the rally in Washington.
From New York Post. Hundreds of Jewish people headed to Tuesday’s pro-Israel rally in DC were left stranded when bus drivers staged “a deliberate and malicious walk-off,’’ a major Jewish organization said.
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The “anti-protest” left a chartered flight from Detroit — about 300 people — on the Dulles Airport tarmac for about 11 hours before they were sent back home, causing them to miss the entire March for Israel event.
“I thought it was nuts, I thought it was crazy that we’re blocked from getting to the rally,” Jonathan Kaufman told The Post, adding that there were “frantic” calls to find out what was happening as they were stranded for hours.
“Our right to assembly is a constitutional right — and this was straight-up blocking that.”
Kaufman and 900 others hopped on three private planes out of Detroit chartered by the Jewish Federation of Detroit, which also booked several buses to transport the massive group to the march at DC’s National Mall.
A third of the passengers weren’t allowed to leave the tarmac, however, after several buses failed to show up on the tarmac upon their 10:30 a.m. landing, according to a federation spokesperson.
The drivers had organized a “mass sick-out” day to prevent Jewish ralliers from attending the much-anticipated march, leaving just a handful available to meet their obligations.
“We have learned from the bus company that this was caused by a deliberate and malicious walk-off of drivers,” the spokesperson told The Post. …
Because chartered flights cannot depart the tarmac without pre-organized vehicular transportation, those passengers who were unable to board the limited buses were forced back onto the plane and missed the entire day-long rally. …
Kaufman — who spent hundreds of dollars to attend the march with his mother — called the walkout “a deliberate antisemitic act” that “would have been called a hate crime” if it happened to any other ethnic group. …
The massive group was initially told the buses were struggling to get through security to enter the concourse and reach the tarmac before they were told the truth.
“About an hour and a half later, we were told that there was an ongoing walkout of bus drivers from the company that was hired to drive us into the city and that the shortage of drivers was making it very difficult to get us into DC,” Jonah Seinfeld-Chopp, an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Michigan, told The Post.
Seinfeld-Chopp and his girlfriend had woken up at 5 a.m. to make it to the march, which was billed as an opportunity for “Americans from all walks of life” to condemn rising antisemitism across the nation and to demand that Hamas finally release the hundreds of Israeli hostages it is hiding in Gaza. …
The walkout could land the bus company in legal trouble for the apparent antisemitic walkout, Brooke Goldstein, a human rights lawyer and founder of The Lawfare Project, exclusively told The Post.
“Any company that so blatantly refuses to provide services to Jewish people engages in unlawful discrimination,” Goldstein said. …
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As I was asking God to watch over and lead the IDF soldiers through the tunnels in Gaza, routing out those intent on evil, while protecting hostages, the word tunnels kept coming to mind. The tunnels are being destroyed systematically as they were being used for nefarious purposes. God showed me that as we pray for our leaders and own country He will route out tunnels created for graft, corruption and treason that have slowly been crafted over many decades. We have seen exposure of so much recently.
Our God can find unimaginable ways to expose hatred and the anti-Christ spirit within our borders. Thank You Lord for shining Your light into our nation’s tunnels.
When God told Abraham He was making him a great Nation. He said He would bless those who blessed him and cursed those who cursed him ( Gen. 12-2-3). COUNTLESS AMERICANS have involved themselves in seeking her good through efforts of compassion and humanitarian assistance. God we pray that the idea of Jews being different from us possibly came from dating back thousands of years ago. Yet, many do not know the meaning. it is a sin that they are presented as a nefarious group that seek to control the economy, media, health care, the world. I had to pause concerning this knowledge about the Jews. God the spirits of darkness are showing a lot of Jealously Hate for Your chosen. As I read this report about control, I think a lot of people especially the elite dems. have it all backward they are the ones who are creating the TRY to takeover, our CHRISTIAN beliefs, wrecking our economy by having someone to burn barns of chickens, bring in virus, to take over the world- they think! I do not see any Groups of Jews being hired to burn out parts of states, or beat people up with chains, only the control of this evil Gov. party. God is a Jew- so I am seeing a connection, they do not love God as we do, matter of fact most of the antisemitism is not the Jews its the evil ones who shout the hate and wanting all of the Jews to die. Father God I understand the matter that America aligns with Israel, we honor God with prayers and our Love. Of course some political leaders are trying to dilute that and ruin our economy so we might give up our stand for our Savior Jesus. God we decree God’s peace and blessings over the Jew and their homeland Israel. We ask for angelic reinforcements to bring protection to the walls of Israel and the pro march attendees for Israel. Father God we break the power of all dread, fear, and terror among the people. As I pray I speak peace over all of the Jews in America and Israel- God instructs us to speak peace. God gave them the land being fought for, it belongs to our Heavenly Father. God I pray that the alliance will never be broken with Israel and America. God shower us in America with the understanding that no one who becomes our President again will never break that covenant. Gods chosen people excel in prosperity they were taught well and never minded to work for its rewards. God I lift up prayers for the group who did not get to attend the March because of the evilness of not allowing bus drivers to pick up over 300 that were left on the runway. I pray they just be mad but pray and do no harm to any one. God will take care of this unlawful discrimination. Our prayers need to remain strong in declaring that our alliance will never be broken. Our alliance is now in the Messiah Yeshua, we once were far off Gentiles, but now we are near because of the blood of Jesus. ”(Ephesians – 2-13-15) explains it very clearly. We are one with Jesus. One day soon the LORD will make his house a place for all nations! Remember we are sons and daughters of our Father. Be blessed
I pray that these bus companies are severely punished and fined plenty for this outrageous antisemetic act. This is deplorable!!!
Support God’s chosen Jewish people of Israel. Fight anti Semitic behavior from warped minded college students!
Father God, reveal where the command emanated from that was behind the driver’s strike that day resulting in Jewish people from Michigan not being unable to be in attendance at the rally. You’ve already unveiled those in political power from Michigan who have not only vocalize their support for the evil that is occurring in Israel but have spread falsehoods about what took place on October 7th and other events.
We thank you Holy Spirit for uncovering the truth and the gift of discerning of spirits (Cor. 12:11) that you’ve bestowed upon your people in order to identify the root cause so that we can strategically pray to counter the plans of the enemy.
So terrible. The driver should be fired and the company sued to stop this discrimination from happening to others
Remember at Christmas, Jesus was a Jew, born in Israel, followed all the Jewish calendar and Holy Days and taught love and the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
If you are Christian and you dispose or hate Jews, you hate the son of God too. You hate Him and the Bible, which had Jewish authors and the history of the Jews who lived in Israel and died there thousands of years prior to Muslims and their short history .
Do you hate Russians? Germans, Japanese, South Americans, Hindu believers, Africans, etc??? Jews have such a small piece of land, such a private religion, and have won thousands of awards for contributing to mankind. Why? They are more American than those allowed to come across OUR borders . They don’t shot you or rob your house or rape you as the gangs in the big cities. They are in the medical fields , government, all the seven mountains etc. Many are in Hollywood or on TV. You like them!
I am not Jewish but I remember. “Never Agaim”. Six Million Jews burned, starved, tortured, killed by Jew HATERS.
NOT AGAIN!!!! Leave them alone!!
May all those who were kept from the rally know that God will turn what the enemy meant for evil for good. They still had an impact on all of us in spite of them not being able to be at the actual rally. May word of what happened be spread so that God’s will is done anyway. All who stand for Israel and God’s people will be blessed.
Well, if nothing else this incident proved dramatically that our nation also has anti-Semitic citizens, and no one can say it is a non-issue. I’m ashamed that it happened in this nation that I love, and pray in repentance knowing that it will eventually result in judgement. This is a watershed moment for the church, and we cannot remain neutral.
The company should be boycotted and face legal sanction unless all the drivers are fired. Additionally, have the drivers refused service before so the company knew that they had a problem and refused to fix it? The drivers should have their license to drive a bus taken away. Dulles Airport is in Virginia. I don’t live in Virginia but close. If you live in Virginia, please let your representatives and state officials know that antisemitism is not to be tolerated in your state or anywhere in this country.
I emailed my senator who is on the committee that covers commerce and transportation.
Everyone Should Boycott that company! Shame on them!!!
Many of the bus drivers must be Muslim immigrants.
God, our father, life giver and redeemer give us the courage to stand and speak up now against anti-semitism. We have nothing to loose that the devil and his minions will try to take away that you can’t give back. Recall the Holocaust and Martin Niemöller who said “First they came for the …” in many of his speeches. His references to Jews led to references to other religious groups and disliked people. No one will be exempt when the totalitarians come for their opponents. Strengthen our resolve to stand for those who are and will be prosecuted for your Name’s sake.
In Jesus name we pray for your Holy Spirit on those who love you.
Amen
@”The walkout could land the bus company in legal trouble for the apparent antisemitic walkout …”
Better idea: FIRE EVERY SINGLE BUS DRIVER WHO PERPETRATED THIS INEXCUSABLE AND CONTEMPTIBLE ACT.
Only if that does not happen should the bus company be “in legal trouble.”
Let’s get on with it.
Name the company so we don’t ever support it.
I am shocked and furious and horrified that these organizations are so evil to block Jewish people from coming to the DC rally for Israel!!!!!
I want to know the Names of these companies so that I will never use them to travel.
My heart and prayers go out to those who were blocked just because they are Jewish.
I pray that this can be redeemed and the people don’t become bitter. I am troubled about this and it raises questions.
Did the drivers ever refuse to transport other people that they didn’t like? If it is a pattern, why weren’t the drivers fired for refusing to do their jobs?
Did the company not have one bus? Could they not be bused to the metro station near Dulles Airport and circle back until everyone is taken to the metro? They could easily ride the Silver Line to DC. I know that many of these people were teenagers so that could cause problems but give the people a choice.
Where are the governor and attorney general of Virginia? These people had their civil rights violated.
If they had belonged to a group that the leftists approve and they had been refused service, what would happen? If there are no consequences, this behavior will be repeated. They could refuse service to not only Jewish groups but also pro life, conservative and Christian groups.
This also happened to a group in Connecticut but they were able to use their own cars when the busses that they had hired didn’t show up.
absolutely disgusting.. these were American citizens with their constitutional right to assemble free to stand up for what they believe … GOD will not forget what these individuals and companies did to block their rights …
Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name, THY kingdom come, THY will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
Lord GOD Almighty, I worked for years in nursery school. We did not allow a wayward child to disrupt the class. He/she was placed in a corner to re-think their behavior. Our Heavenly Father, I ask YOU, Creator of all mankind, by whatever means YOU choose to place the wayward people in a corner and keep them from disrupting the plans that YOU have for your Jewish children to meet together in unity to pray for Your divine intervention. May those wayward people come to their senses and realize that they are fighting against YOU, LORD JESUS. Amen.
The article represents the sentiments and concerns of those of us who stand behind Israel. The believers who have read this article must continue to pray for the Peace Of Jerusalem. Luke 6:33:37 tells us where we are as a body of BELIEVERS. We have reached a point in this 21st. Century that is reminiscent of the book of acts. We must PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. This incident reflects that need. Every anti-Semitic attack pushes us more into ardent prayer. In Jeremiah 31:35-37, GOD clarifies WHO HE IS and HIS CLEAR INTENTIONS. As Rabbi Jonathan Cahn has stated. Welcome to the book of Acts.
Heavenly Father, of the Jewish people and all those who love Israel and follow Jesus Christ; you see the injustice and hate toward your chosen people. You know each offender by name, by the intent of their hearts, and You are a God who knows how best to see justice done. Evil never wins. Arise and bring financial justice to those who were wrongly charged for bus fares and plane fares with no service and false statements of reason. Comfort those who are fearful in the face of antisemitism in “the land of the free and the home of the brave”, even in the world. We call out to you on behalf of those who hoped to take part and were denied, and also to thank you that the rally did, indeed, take place, to the glory of God. Make Israel strong and undefeatable as they trust in You, abiding under the shadow of Your Wings. May the Armies of Heaven fight on behalf of Israel and every IDF soldier, every prayer warrior who call on the name of the Lord on their behalf. Amen
People should realize that when you turn your back on Israel and the Israelites that they are dealing with God Himself! I stand with Israel ! They are Gods chosen people.
I am heartbroken at how Jewish people are treated so badly more everyday. The bus company should be held accountable to the fullest. Know that I have been and will continue to pray for protection of Jewish people in Israel and all over the world.
I pray for accountability for what the bus Company did to people who had legal constitutional rights to be able to take flights and buses to where they chose to go to. Hopefully this will not just be an incident with no concern to those responsible. Bless these that were so disappointed and lost money and time.
This is truly sad. Lord, You alone can redeem this situation. We thank You in advance for how this terrible tragedy will be used for good.
FATHER, YOU are marking YOUR sheep (those who cry with Israel) & the goats of the world…. EZEKIEL 9
Wake up church “for such a time as this”, Repent for being neutral or worse, Who is on THE LORD’S SIDE,?
YESHUA HAMACHIACH, our GOD
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In Yeshua Hamashiach, Jesus our anointed Messiah, I pray the prayer under Gloria’s name.
Israel needs to defend all it’s people, and destroy all it’s enemies!
Yes the name above all names, Yeshua Hamashiach, Jesus Our anointed Messiah, Amen 🙏🏼
The reason the Jewish people are hated is because they produced Jesus Christ, they produced the Bible, and all the prophets were Jews.
Everyone that responds to the kingdom of darkness is coming against the Jewish people right now.
If this president’s wife had been raped and his children murdered, he would not be asking Israel to cease the war!
If our present spineless politicians would remember Pearl Harbor where 2,403 U. S. personal, including 68 civilians, and destroyed or damaged 19 U. S. Navy ships included 8 battleship, and American demanded TOTAL surrender of Japan, remember the bomb was dropped!
Israel was attacked on October 7, 2023, Israel needs to take care of Israel! If Israel doesn’t destroy the evil, Satanic Hamas will attack again!
Now is the time for God’s people to speak up for Christ, and he who touches Israel touches the apple of His eye.
Lord we pray that what the enemy meant for evil, that you’d use it for your good! Spark a flame of revival and in the hearts and souls of those who were left on the tarmac. Since You Oh Lord are Omnipotent, Omnipresent, and Omniscience, you Almighty God were there on the tarmac with this group and you were in DC. Revive them and remind them of your glory, Your power, and Your might! They serve a Living and a True God that is supreme over all the earth! Lord, shine light into the darkness of what happened there. Bring your justice to that situation. In the mighty and powerful name that is above every name, Jesus Christ.
(John 17)
Thankful that God protected these Precious Jewish people from harm or injury. God has many non-Jewish people to March and stand in support of and peacefully support Jewish people and Israel without Jewish people being in danger from anti-Semitic groups who play a sympathy card to garnered the uninformed people’s support by prior BLM type of radicals.
Only ignorance and hate with no understanding of what is really going on. America needs to wake up and get in the Bible. Wake up Gentiles. The creator of Heaven and Earth is watching.
You are spot on. There seems to be a spirit of chaos & hate all over this planet. As Christians we have to take a hard stand against that spirit regardless of the consequences.