The Antisemitic BDS War on Celebrities
Written by Mitchell Bard for Jewish News Syndicate (JNS). Originally published on June 21, 2023.
Thank you, Mitchell Bard, for your wonderful review of my book, “Artists Under Fire,” in JNS.
In addition to being a JNS contributor, Mitchell is the man behind the Jewish Virtual Library, an encyclopedia of Jewish and Israeli history, politics, and culture. Few individuals possess the level of knowledge and insight that Mitchell Bard brings to the table. I am honored by his review of my book and for putting it on the Library’s list of recommended reading.
Here is an excerpt from the review: “Melman is an industry insider who has been on the frontline of the fight to educate celebrities and try to insulate them from the global assault waged against them by BDS advocates through relentless social-media campaigns, threats and disinformation. She does not mince words in defining antisemitism as ‘demonizing Israel.’ The BDS campaign, she writes, ‘seeks to use the celebrity of artists as a tool to destroy Israel and stir up hate against Jews worldwide.’”
Thank you once again to Mitchell Bard and JNS for your support.
Bard’s review was pickup and carried by the following outlets:
Heritage Florida Jewish News
Cleveland Jewish News
Columbus Jewish News
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East
Israel Unwired
See full original article at: https://www.jns.org/jns/anti-israel/23/6/21/297152/