International entertainers of every color and creed are besieged by pressure to boycott Israel with an antisemitic smear tactic that spans the globe. Behind it all is the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign, an intimidation network masquerading as a human rights movement.
In Artists Under Fire, industry insider and activist Lana Melman puts BDS on trial. She exposes its strategy of using celebrities like Scarlett Johansson, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, the Rolling Stones, and more as pawns in its destructive crusade.
She calls out a vocal group of artists, led by Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters, who has joined the attack and created a star-studded battle between themselves and the thousands of musicians, filmmakers, and authors who refuse to be cowed.
Melman sounds the alarm about antisemitism’s newest weapon and provides Israel’s supporters with a step-by-step action plan to take it on. She also prods BDS followers to question the motives of their leaders, the company they are keeping, and the consequences of their actions.
Events
UP NEXT:
DECEMBER 2, 2023 - Guest Speaker at JNF Global Conference, Denver, CO. (Nov 30-Dec 03). Melman will be speaking on Saturday, Dec 2 to 250 teens. (IN-PERSON EVENT).
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MARCH 3, 2024 - Keynote Speaker, Hillel of Silicon Valley Gala. (IN-PERSON EVENT).
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JANUARY 17, 2024 - Speaking to Board of Deputies of British Jews -Hijacking of the Arts to Spread Antisemitism. (VIRTUAL).
DECEMBER 2, 2023 - Guest Speaker at JNF Global Conference, Denver, CO. (Nov 30-Dec 03). Melman will be speaking on Saturday, Dec 2 to 250 teens. (IN-PERSON EVENT).
A gathering for young, Zionist high school students from across the country aimed at learning how Jewish National Fund-USA is transforming the land of Israel and its people, thereby, deepening students’ connection to their homeland.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 - Classical Music Concert for Israel (8:00pm/PT) Liberate Art is a proud sponsor of this uplifting event in support of Israel’s solidarity. BUY TICKETS/DONATE
September 01, 2023 - Jewish Business Leaders, Tarzana, California (IN-PERSON EVENT) (8:00am/PT)
August 14, 2023 - Zionist Rabbinic Coalition (ZRC), Washington D.C. (IN-PERSON EVENT) (TBD)
April 26, 2023 - Interview with Laura Kessler from The Jewish TV Channel - Talking Point Listen Here
April 20, 2023 - The Felicia Penzell Weber Jewish Community High School, often referred to as The Weber School
March 20, 2023 - Wilshire Blvd. Temple West Los Angeles, California (IN-PERSON EVENT)(7:00pm/PST) REGISTER Here
March 08, 2023 - Houses of Parliament, United Kingdom (IN-PERSON EVENT)
March 05, 2023 - Jewish Book Festival at Kings Place, London, United Kingdom (IN-PERSON EVENT) (3:30pm/GMT)REGISTER for the in-person event here!
February 12, 2023 - Private Event, Invite Only, Los Angeles, California (IN-PERSON EVENT) (3:00pm/PT)
January 26, 2023 - Contra Costa JCC/Congregation B'nai Shalom, Walnut Creek, California (Webinar) (4:00pm/PT)
January 11, 2023 - Miami Beach JCC, Miami Beach, Florida (IN-PERSON EVENT) (7:30pm/ET)
January 10, 2023 - Miami J, Miami, Florida (IN-PERSON EVENT) (7:30pm/ET)
January 9, 2023 - Boca J, Boca Raton, Florida (IN-PERSON EVENT) (7:30 pm/ET)
January 08, 2023 - The Villages, Florida (IN-PERSON EVENT) (6:30 pm/ET)
December 3, 2022 - Jewish Federation of San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, Monrovia, California (IN-PERSON EVENT) (6:30 pm/PT)
November 21, 2022 - Weinstein JCC, Richmond, Virginia (Webinar) (12:30 pm/ET)
November 14, 2022 - Merage Jewish Community Center, Irvine, California (IN-PERSON EVENT) (10:00 am/PT)
November 9, 2022 - JCC Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indianapolis (IN-PERSON EVENT) (7:00 pm/ET)
November 3, 2022 - Temple Israel Center, White Plains, New York (Webinar) (7:00 pm/ET)
October 12, 2022 - Jewish Federation of the Desert, Rancho Mirage, California (Webinar) (4:00 pm/PT)
September 7, 2022 - Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (Webinar) (10:30/PT)
September 15, 2002 - Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA), New York City (PRIVATE IN-PERSON EVENT)
August 15, 2022 - Milim - Leeds Culture group, UK (Webinar) (12:00 pm/PT)
July 31- Aug 1, 2022 - Atlanta Book tour - powered by Atlanta Israel Coalition (IN-PERSON EVENTS) Aug 1 at 6:30 pm at And Thou Shall Read bookstore (1150 Grimes Bridge Rd #300b)
REGISTER for the in-person here!
July 31 at 1:00 pm at Temple Beth Tikvah (9955 Coleman Road, Roswell, GA 30075
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July 31 at 7:00 pm at Temple Emanu-El (1580 Spalding Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
REGISTER for the in-person event: https://TE-LanaMelmanJuly31.eventbrite.com Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/TEAtlanta/
July 20, 2022 - Webinar Panel Discussion on Tackling Roger Waters (4:00 PT)
Register for Webinar: Here
July 10, 2022 - Private Webinar out of FLORIDA (3:30 pm/ET)June 21, 2022 - JNF guest on “Conversations on Zionism” interviewed by JNF-USA CEO Russell Robinson Watch here
June 8, 2022 - Book Event in the San Fernando Valley (Private engagement) (7:00 pm/ET)
June 7, 2022 - Top Story with Jonathan Tobin Interview (Recorded Interview) (11:00 am/PT)
May 23, 2022 - Wake Up America! Broadcast, Watch here
May 12, 2022 - Fighting the BDS War in the Entertainment Industry, sponsored by Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation, CEO, Liberate Art Inc., Watch here
May 4, 2022 - The Author Hour with Benji Block: Artists Under Fire by Lana Melman, Listen here
April 27, 2022 - Lana Melman talks about her new book at JNF Arts and Entertainment Task Force. Watch here
Print media
Author and lawyer Lana Melman exposes the cultural BDS against Israel - The Florida Jewish Journal Columnist piece (ARTICLE BY LANA MELMAN)
New Book Deconstructs Cultural Boycott Against Israel - Book Review by Aaron Bandler for the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles (BOOK REVIEW)
BDS fail as Black Coffee warms massive crowd in Israel - Tali Feinberg for the South Africa Jewish Report (NEWS ARTICLE)
Hollywood Insider Puts BDS on Trial - Author Feature & Interview by Eve Glover for the Jerusalem Post (AUTHOR FEATURE)
Lies and videotape – Melman takes on BDS in print - Author Feature & Interview by the South Africa Jewish Report (AUTHOR INTERVIEW)
Exposing Cancel Culture - Book Review by Neville Teller for the Jerusalem Post (BOOK REVIEW)
Liberating Art From BDS and Lies About Israel - Book Review by Arlene Bridges Samuels for the Christian Broadcasting Network (BOOK REVIEW)
Nexus Between "Vicious Antizionism" and Spiking Antisemitism Motivates Author - Interview by Abigail R. Esman (AUTHOR INTERVIEW)
In the fight against Israel sanctions, Lana Melman is Boadicea - Review by Jewish News Britain (BOOK REVIEW)
Zensur des Zensors - Article for Jüdische Allgemeine (NEWS STORY & COMMENTARY)
Lana Melman’s ‘Artists Under Fire’ exposes how BDS operates in the arts - Book Review by the International Jerusalem Post Magazine (PRINT REVIEW)
Lana Melman comes to Atlanta to Promote her New Book - Article by Allen Lipis for the Atlanta Jewish Times (NEWS STORY)
Death threats faced by stars who back Israel revealed in new book - Review by The Jewish Chronicle (BOOK REVIEW)
Are BDS, BLM movements a permission slip for anti-Semitism? - Cleveland Jewish News (BOOK REVIEW)
Artists Under Fire: The BDS War Against Celebrities, Jews, and Israel - Review by the Abigail R. E. for Algemeiner (BOOK REVIEW)
Lana Melman: 5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and Equitable Society - Author Interview for Authority Magazine (Author Interview)
New Book Takes on the Cultural Boycott Against Israel - Review by the Algemeiner (BOOK REVIEW)
Artists Under Fire: The BDS War Against Celebrities, Jews, and Israel: Book Review - Review by Israellycool (BOOK REVIEW)
TV & Radio & Video Interviews
Lana Melman on Wake up America - with Alison Maloni (TV INTERVIEW)
Are BDS, BLM movements a permission slip for anti-Semitism? - JNS “Top Story” With Jonathan Tobin (VIDEO INTERVIEW)
The Entertainment World’s Tricky Relationship with Israel - Conversations on Zionism - Jewish National Fund interview with Russels Robinson (VIDEO INTERVIEW)
The Author Hour - with Benji Block (PODCAST INTERVIEW)
Fighting the BDS War in the Entertainment Industry - Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation Interview (VIDEO INTERVIEW)
JNF Arts and Entertainment Task Force (VIDEO INTERVIEW)
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