Fight over Park Slope Coop Israel boycott has Jewish members fearing for their safety — all over 5 products
The Park Slope Food Coop is facing significant internal conflict over a proposed boycott of Israeli products, leading to fears among Jewish members for their safety. The vote, which has been postponed to a virtual format due to safety concerns, has highlighted deep divisions within the coop. Many members express that this issue has become the most contentious in the coop's history, with accusations of harassment and intimidation surfacing.
- ▪The vote to boycott Israeli products has caused fear and intimidation among Jewish members of the Park Slope Food Coop.
- ▪The meeting was moved to a Zoom format after members raised safety concerns about attending in person.
- ▪The boycott proposal has been a point of contention since 2012, intensifying after recent events in Israel and Gaza.
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Lifestyle Fight over Park Slope Coop Israel boycott has Jewish members fearing for their safety — all over 5 products By Kyra Breslin and Sofia Poznansky Published May 26, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The food fight over banning Israeli products from Brooklyn’s lefty Park Slope Food Coop is getting rotten — and members are saying a few bad apples are ruining the bunch. Longtime members have divided into factions — and Jewish shoppers say they have been subjected to threats of violence and intimidation for publicly opposing the push from anti-Israel activists.
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