BDS

In this time of inflamed passions, it’s crucial both to ensure that criticism of Israel does not cross the line into antisemitism, and to protect the free speech of those protesting Israel’s actions.

Freedom of speech is an ancient Jewish value, as well as a keystone of democracy. Even if we find certain speech distasteful or disruptive, we all lose when we attempt to quash such speech—as long as it does not rise to the level of inciting violence. Boycotts have long been defined as a form of...