The Jewish Defense League announced Monday that it will begin a nation-wide effort to encourage a boycott of Pepsi-Cola and of other products associated with Pepsico. In a statement, David Fisch, executive director of the Jewish Defense League, stated, “Pepsi-Cola has long been anathema to the Jewish people. While appearing on shelves in Arab countries, Pepsi bottles are nowhere to be found in the State of Israel.” To add insult to injury, he added, “Pepsico has now extended its operations into the Soviet Union, completing a deal which will see both Pepsico and the USSR reaping huge profits over the bodies of Soviet Jews.” Fisch, stating that the JDL will not tolerate this Pepsi de-Generation,” said his group is instituting a full campaign to convince all food dealers to boycott Pepsi.
Jewish Legion Veterans who served in World War I in the British Army are making plans for a grand reunion in Israel to mark the 56th anniversary of the formation of the Jewish Battalions and to participate in the events of Israel’s 25th anniversary, The veterans, relatives and friends plan to arrive in Israel for Yom Haatzmaout, May 7, and on May 15.
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