A New York club, The Brooklyn Monarch, has canceled a scheduled performance by the Israeli rock band HaYehudim, known in English as The Jews, citing 'political' concerns over the implications of the band's name. The venue's decision, described as stemming from the name's perceived 'political provocation' and 'political nature,' has sparked a debate on social media. Critics argue this move reflects a broader issue of censorship and discrimination, pointing to the venue's 'don't ask don't tell policy' towards Jewish artists. The cancellation, labeled as due to the name being 'too politically provocative' and 'politically charged,' has raised questions about the balance between political sensitivity and artistic freedom.
Another day, another jewish artist canceled by a venue. The Monarch in Brooklyn canceled an upcoming show of the Israeli band The Jews, because it's "politcally charged" to host them. Cowards. I thought New Yorkers stand up to bullies? https://t.co/A4IRjerIcA
NY club cancels Israeli band over 'The Jews' name The reason, according to the club’s management, is that the band’s name is too politically provocative. https://t.co/U6ULiYxjzI
Yes, of course a band named "The Jews" is offensive to ...anti-Zionists who claim they aren't antisemitic. https://t.co/XUZguUEwpq https://t.co/Ts8AxefYtW
A performance by famed Israeli rock band "HaYehudim” has been cancelled in Brooklyn, due to the “political nature of the band’s name,” according to the venue that cancelled. The band’s name literally translates to “the Jews.” We are getting to a point when just the word “Jew”… https://t.co/TSlDtaMTqM
The New York club The Brooklyn Monarch has canceled an appearance by the Israeli band Hayehudim (The Jews), saying it was concerned about the "political nature of the band's name" https://t.co/FLZD8LYUkJ
NYC venue Brooklyn Monarch cancels Israeli band Ha Yehudim's (The Jews) show, pointing to the name's perceived political provocation. https://t.co/U6ULiYxjzI
New York venue cancels ‘politically charged’ show by Israeli rock band https://t.co/ySybiYUKhd
Israeli rock band called The Jews was supposed to play in Brooklyn and the venue @thebkmonarch reportedly canceled because their name is “politically loaded.” The Brooklyn Monarch apparently has a don’t ask don’t tell policy for Jews. https://t.co/L1yQsUeUUI
NY club cancels Israeli Band's show over 'Political' concerns https://t.co/U6ULiYxjzI