Statement by Alan S. Jaffe, President and Michael S. Miller, Exec. VP & CEO
Jewish Community Relations Council of New York
“While agreeing with U.S. District Court’s ruling that the placement of the AFDI ad in the New York Subway system is protected under the First Amendment to the Constitution, nonetheless, we find the ad’s content to be decidedly prejudiced and dangerously inflammatory. The broad mainstream of the New York Jewish community does not equate its unwavering support for Israel with intolerance for Muslims or their faith. We will continue our work with leaders of the Muslim and other faith and ethnic communities within the demographic diversity of New York to strengthen the communal collective and improve the quality of life for all.”
The statement is also available on the JCRC’s NY website: http://www.jcrcny.org/images/00_media/news/statement%20by%20alan%20jaffe.pdf
