Park_Slope_Food_Coop boycotts Israeli products

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn voted to boycott Israeli products, a decision that followed a years-long contentious debate among its 16,000 members. The vote, held online due to security concerns and high attendance, passed with 67% in favor, after an initial resolution lowered the required majority for such boycotts. This action aligns the coop with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, aiming to pressure Israel over its treatment of Palestinians. The boycott will affect nine Israeli products, including bell peppers, persimmons, olive oil, sesame products, Dorot frozen herb cubes, and Osem Bamba. The event has drawn significant local and political attention, with figures like US Representative Dan Goldman condemning the vote as antisemitic, while supporters view it as a moral stand against alleged genocide and apartheid. The controversy has led to increased security measures at the coop and internal divisions, with some members, including Rabbi Rachel Timoner of Congregation Beth Elohim, planning to resign.