Posted on 05/09/2022 11:43:55 AM PDT by algore
Abrams and Eric Cohen wrote in the Wall Street Journal: 'We were working closely with the museum on the details for the June 12 event, until, out of the blue, we were told by the museum staff that Mr. DeSantis didn't 'align with the museum's values and its message of inclusivity.'
They added: 'Either we disinvite the governor, they said, or our event was unwelcome.'
But the museum were quick to dispute the claims, posting a scathing thread about the discussions on Twitter.
They said: 'Let us be clear: No one was banned or cancelled. No contract with the Tikvah Fund was ever signed for this rental event to be held at the Museum and no deposit was ever made.
'This is not a free speech or censorship issue. The Tikvah Fund is trying to create a fight where none exists. This was simply a contractual and logistical decision.'
Tikvah describes itself as a philanthropic foundation, educational and cultural institution that has been around for more than two decades.
Their mission is to help develop and support the next generation of leaders for the Jewish people and the Jewish state.
Both Adams and Cohen said they chose DeSantis because they said 'a remarkable Jewish renaissance is under way in Florida.'
And, they wanted him to discuss the 'Florida model' since it has contributed to the growth and vitality of Jewish life in his state.
They also spoke of how DeSantis supports the Jewish community and pointed out that they weren't getting that same type of community support from their political leaders when they lived in New York.
'COVID policies were at the forefront of our decision, but DeSantis fighting woke nonsense in schools and putting parental rights at the top of his agenda have also been positive.' '
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
“because they said ‘a remarkable Jewish renaissance is under way in Florida.’
Any FL locals have details on that?
not legal to deny the Gov right to speak
Ron DeSantis didn’t put Florida Jews in lockdown camps so it didn’t align with Democrat values.
Notice how the Museum’s “fierce” denial failed to deny the essential point: they didn’t want DeSantis to speak.
DeSantis is American.
New York is not
Well l’m confused is he speaking or not?
And what ‘values’ would those be that you disagree with? Be specific...
This is from New York City. Not exactly an American place, is it?
This, coming from a kid who was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Connecticut ...
But had enough in the late 90's and left for good.
“They said: ‘Let us be clear: No one was banned or cancelled”
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so DeSantis is not cancelled nor banned and not allowed at your oh so special museum? Ok gotcha s/
Only two ways to look at this, either you are anti groomer Or you are pro groomer! Guess we have the answer!
If the group gets another venue I suppose he gets to speak.
The efin place gave anti israel state AOC a platform a few years ago. Just another tax dodge purporting to be a political.
Sounds like they’re sacrificing all Jews on the altar of political correctness
Ping.
5.56mm
The last thing they want is someone who has been successful in pushing back the rabid tide of tyranny that grows every passing year -- that might give some of those dirty proles some ideas and inspiration.
These folks are their own worst enemy. They have learned nothing.
Only if the Museum accepts government funds, which I think they do.
According to a later report, they relocated the conference to Pier 60 where the gov is the speaker!
Guessing the real reason is that a few obnoxious individuals associated with the museum are hard core Leftist bigots, and rather than face their ire the Museum spokespeople are making up excuses.
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