Park Slope’s anti-Israel coop: Letters to the Editor — May 30, 2026
The Park Slope Food Coop has voted to boycott Israeli-made products, sparking a range of opinions from its members. Some view the decision as a political statement, while others criticize it as divisive and harmful to the community. The letters to the editor reflect a mix of support and opposition to the coop's stance on Israel.
- ▪The Park Slope Food Coop voted to ban Israeli-made products from its shelves.
- ▪Some members argue that the coop should focus on its original goals of saving money and providing food, rather than engaging in political issues.
- ▪Critics of the boycott express concerns about antisemitism and the implications of rejecting Israeli innovations.
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Opinion letters to the editor Park Slope’s anti-Israel coop: Letters to the Editor — May 30, 2026 By Post readers Published May 29, 2026, 4:40 p.m. ET The members of the coop voted to boycott, divest and sanction Israel for their conduct against the Palestinians in the Middle East. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Issue: Park Slope Food Coop members voting to ban Israeli-made products from its shelves. My neighbor and I lived on 4th Street and were founding members of the coop (“B’klyn little shop o’horror,” May 28). Our goal was to save money, cut out the middle man and figure out how to keep perishables refrigerated. That should still be the only goal. Stop turning everything into a battlefield of politics.
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