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On the front lines in Vancouver
Abigail Looshi
Published: 24.02.12, 22:22
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61. sure wish...
howard immanuelson ,   us   (02.25.12)
that the article provided contact information for her. I'd love to do some mail order business with her on buycott days!
62. sick
IlanaFine BarHai   (02.25.12)
Shanni, I wish I were there, I would come every day and support you and Israel. I hope the pro ISraelis get involved. It is scare tactics and bullying and disgusting. We all support you here.
63. #46: I said the same thing but my TB hasn't been published!
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (02.25.12)
Arab hatred of Jews and the Antisemitism must be fought with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and so on! People have forgotten the effect of the Jewish boycott of German products for years after the Holocaust. It worked and we didn't have social media! Fight for the survival of the Jewish people AGAIN! I am posting this on Facebook I hope others will too!
64. Why are the palestinians whining?!
shlomo ,   Israel   (02.25.12)
The palestinians should remember they rejected UN res 181 which gave them an independent country they never had in history and incited by the mufti Amin al Husseini, Hitler's close friend , went to war together with 5 arab states to destroy Israel and kill its jewish inhabitants as they had killed the jews of Hebron in 1929. Were defeated and like nazi Germany which was defeated for starting WW2, they lost territory and found themselves as refugees, as 13 million germans who fled at the end of WW2 from Czechoslovakia, Poland and Russia.
65. I haven't
Jewish Patriot ,   Galut   (02.25.12)
I haven't expected Canada to be such an anti-Semitic, I thought it has mostly pro-Israeli population... these anti-semitic troll-hooligans should be jailed. If I was the PM of Canada I would not allow it, they make a bad name for Canada, so...it is common interest to condemn these sick criminal haters.
66. #8
Jarda ,   Czech Republic   (02.25.12)
Do you mean to Poland?
67. Re #52
Moshe ,   Calgary   (02.25.12)
If you're in Toronto, just get a flight over to BC and show your support. OK, the flight is almost as expensive as a flight to Israel with the usual Canadian price gouging but you can easily put your money where your mouth is and go over and buy some products in the store - mothers/wifes/girlfriends will love the gift and you're showing your support better than posting on YNet. I bought about 10 days ago.
68. Two solutions to the problem
Eldar ,   Haifa   (02.25.12)
There are two solutions - a macro and a micro: 1) Micro: Vendors that market Israeli products should increase their web-based sales. These venues are almost immune from the bullying and intimidation tactics of boycott groups and any potential buyer from anywhere can access them. 2) Macro: Israel can rid itself of this terrible government that perpetuates and strengthens the occupation and continues to promote its McCarthyist agenda and is losing us friends throughout the world and weakening our internal unity. I sympathize with Israeli business and want to strengthen it; at the same time, our government and our occupation are making this goal increasingly impossible.
69. How do I order products from Shani online?
Sam ,   Torornto   (02.25.12)
Is there a website where I can show my support by buying Shani's products?
70. Similar Anti Israel in Ann Arbor.
Jeff ,   Ann Arbor, MI   (02.25.12)
But here, they are organized by a Jew: Henry Hershkowitz They too, forget to mention what is going on in Syria, Iran, Libya, Egypt.. A bunch of FOOLS !
71. so what?
Marlom ,   Brazil   (02.25.12)
Ok. And what the hell does she, an ordinary jewish citizen in Canada, have to do with a political action in the Middle East? So, considering what the US does to illegal immigrants coming from Mexico, what about harassing US citizens all around the world? Do you have a brain?
72. #66. Jarda: Behold the Benes Decrees
Tom ,   USA   (02.25.12)
By which the disgusting Czech expelled millions non-Czech minorities including Jews of Hungarian origin. These decrees are still in force today while the big mouth Czech are pontificating their hate towards the Jews.
73. 54 Peter SM, Australia: The RCMP are too busy protecting
Rivkah   (02.25.12)
Muslim doctors who refuse to give lists of Jewish patients' names and addresses to Muslim leaders so they can kill them when the big day of slaughtering all the Jews worldwide comes. It is like Haman in the book of Esther who ordered the slaughter of all the Jews in Persia anciently for one day. Avi Lipkin said a woman Muslim doctor in Canada who refused to do that had to be protected 24/7 by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police from being killed herself after the throat of her assistant was slit when the doctor refused to do what the radical Muslims told her to do. They did that as a warning, which gave her time to go into hiding with RCMP protection. Who is left to protect the Jews? They need to migrate to Israel before the big slaughter or get ready to defend themselves as the Jews in the time of Queen Esther did.
74. 55 Mea: The police in North America don't care about Jews.
Rivkah   (02.25.12)
That is my experience. For the last five years, anti-semitic neighbors have filed false police reports against me and/or my husband two or three times a month without getting arrested or charged with perjury or filing false police reports. There has been nearly a hundred thousand dollars in property and vehicle damage including damage to the foundation of the house from water spigots being turned on without out knowledge. The back of the house would be flooded when we got home or woke up without any reason. So heavy metal screens were put around all the water spigots with locks to stop that. The foundation repairs will be $45,000. that we cannot afford. The house is under water on the mortgage by $50,000. from falling home values. It will get worse when Obama lets in 50 to 100 million Muslims into the USA if he is re-elected. Avi Lipkin's wife listens to Saudi newscasts in Arabic and in 2008, she said the Saudi news said a Muslim would be elected US President and he would Islamize America by letting in 50 million Muslims. It will get worse in North America than it is now. Jews will have to migrate to Israel to survive, so buy a place there now if you can.
75. Hey Jews, Israelis living in Vancouver!
Isac   (02.25.12)
Have some guts and stand up for that brave woman! Those agitators and racists should pee in their pants when showing up at the doorsteps of a Jewish storeowner and trying to threaten her. I would also find out their names, home and work addresses, phone numbers and email accounts and make their lives miserable. Go to their work places and protest in front of their bosses and co-workers their antisemitic behavior. They may even have a Jewish boss or Jewish coworkers and that would be a display to look for. They should loose their jobs and get their fair share of threatening a Jew in today's times.
76. #21
Canadian Goy ,   Oromocto CANADA   (02.25.12)
ok don't come back we don't need you specifically here...it hurts to see so many jews painting all goyim under 1 banner...I am personally a Goyim and I believe in Israel and the jewish people...Shanny if I was not on the other side of canada I would be at your door every day fighting these pieces of scum I am sorry for members of our population who are ignorant
77. If you can't defend it, rethink it!...The world
Edithann ,   USA   (02.25.12)
has been watching for 60+ years and Israel has only made it worse.. If you don't like it...go back to Israel! TATA
78. File LAWSUITS
sk ,   USA   (02.25.12)
File lawsuits against Charlotte Keats and the other people/organizations involved for 1) financial loss from business, 2) harassment, 3) Medical therapy/treatment for stress, etc etc I'm sure there is a good Jewish law firm in Vancouver willing to represent this lady and her store on contingency basis, and divide any proceeds from financial awards. The lawsuit serves two purposes: to recover financial damages and spread the historical truth through the media while countering Arab-Pali lies.
79. Thankful for your support!
Shani Bar Oz ,   Vancouver BC   (02.25.12)
I am very thankful for all the support I got from the Jewish and israeli people and organizations in town and outside it. I am very lucky to have your support and help. Beit Habad and the kollel had replaced my mezuzas and the Jewish federation is calling again for a BUYcott. I hope for peace and peaceful living very soon. Toda toda toda!
80. Eldar Third option turn up& negotiate borders,peace & end to
PETER SM ,   AUSTRALIA   (02.25.12)
all further demands instead of evading it all and inciting the oppositte in Arabic. Sure the Arabs & their fellow travellers want peace with ANY Israel?
81. I'll Be Buying At This Store On Sunday
Leslie-Ann ,   Vancouver, Canada   (02.25.12)
I live in Vancouver and I will be buying products at this store tomorrow. I'm not Jewish. I know the history of "Palestine" and the Jews and this BDS stuff is pure Jewish Hate propaganda. The Arabs who call themselves "palestinian" are used as pawns in a very evil game of "Let's Kill the Jews". I for one am standing up against this hatred. It will stop if I have something to do and say about it.
82. Did they bulldoze her store
Denis MacEoin ,   Newcastle, UK   (02.26.12)
You ask 'Did they bulldoze her store, make her go through checkpoints, arrest her without charges?' Yoiu may not have noticed, but she did not fire rockets at anyone, did not shoot or stab anyone, did not out on a suicide vest and explode it in a Palestinian shopping wall. In other words, you have your moral values completely backwards. When the Palestinians lay down thei9r arms, embrace democracy and peace, and establish a permanent two-state solution, the Israelis will no longer have to arrest anyone, bulldoze a building, or use checkpoints. Are you such a total innocent as to imagine the Palestinians have never resorted to terrorism beyond any other people in the world?From 1920, it is the Arabs who have been aggressive and who have targeted civilians, including children, whereas the Israelis have always reacted. You may choose to sneer at that, but one day you and I should sit down with a useful little gadget called a history book.
83. A BUY-COTT will not solve the problem!
Ber Lazarus ,   Montreal, Canada   (02.26.12)
We will only win this when these rabid anti-semites are no longer permitted to abuse their freedom of speech and assembly to harass innocent storekeepers by denying them their freedom to do legal business. This should be taken u in the courts. Eventually the enthusiasm to support through buying will slow but these Brown Shirt Brutes will still be there spreading their poison. We have the same problem in Montreal where a group of us stand against the boycotters every Sat btw 1 and 3pm in front of the Naot shoestore on St. Denis. If you're in Montreal come down and show your support. Buy Israeli!
84. @78: Yes, exactly. Let's get organized!
Ber Lazarus ,   Montreal, Canada   (02.26.12)
We should be beginning a campaign of lawfare against these people and their ilk everywhere they may be. It helped a lot to keep the last flotilla from leaving port.
85. The people of Vancouver and all over
J.K. ,   Brooklyn USA   (02.26.12)
the western world should buy goods made in Israel,Israel is the first line of defence against the barbarians,no demonstrations by muslims and their liberalo radicalo criminalo fascista friends,when brown muslims kill black muslims in the Sudan,or muslims kill Christians in Iraq,pakistan,Israel is an island of tranquility in a ocean of termoil,rich palestinians use their connection in Israel to became Israeli citizen,the anti Israel demonstrations show the world what kind of enemy humanity is facing.
86. FIGHT BACK!
Broom ,   Boca Raton, USA   (02.26.12)
Why not hire a private security firm to protect the store and to make it more difficult for the "protesters"? A little pro-active push-back is in order here. And pepper spray works very well in case you feel personally threatened.
87. Edley stevenson:If you tell about me
J.K. ,   Brooklyn USA   (02.26.12)
lies,i'll tell about you the truth,Shani should show pictures of palestinian victims by palestinians,when brother Hamas amputated the legs of brother Fatah in Gaza,Abu Mazen asked evil Israel to treat his men in Israel,Israel complied,Israel even provided them with artificial legs,Yediot,is in possession of the pictures.
88. Lior' you're pathetic
Joseph ,   Toronto ON   (02.26.12)
Lior, I know you're a greenhorn in this country but don't try apologizing for Israel's behaviour. You're referring to internal issues that Israel should be working on just like all other countries have issues to be working on. Anti Israel protesters hate you as much as any other Israeli/Jew. The people protesting HATE you for being you. Don't fall in the "enlightened" trap as you will learn soon enough that it's not about the occupation but about Israel's existence.
89. We had the same story here with Dis-Chem Pharmacies
David. N ,   Johannesburg   (02.28.12)
a company called Dis-Chem was attacked for selling Israeli products - but it fazed away when the BDS realized that we (non Jewish supporters of Israel) will have non of it and bought up all the Israeli products in the store. The owner of the Chain is a Jewish man - he is one of the nicest people - and he also employs between 1 - 5 thousand South Africans (It’s a huge company!). An attack on his chain of stores is an attack on the South African economy. BDS will fail because its racist – and there is no place for racism in South Africa!
90. Only one way to treat Jew haters and it ain't with talk
Dave ,   Boulder   (03.01.12)
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