Overview

• Several prominent Jewish institutions in the U.S., including Young Israel of Woodmere and a Crown Heights synagogue, canceled planned events featuring Ben-Gvir following internal debates and external pressure.
• Protests and resignations have accompanied Ben-Gvir’s appearances, with at least three members of Yale’s Shabtai Society stepping down in opposition to his invitation.
• Ben-Gvir has used his visit to advocate for implementing the Trump plan for Gaza, calling for more aggressive military action and encouraging Palestinians to leave the region.
• Some Orthodox venues, such as Irving Place Minyan and Young Israel Talmud Torah of Flatbush, have continued to host Ben-Gvir, despite widespread criticism of his extremist past and policies.
• Ben-Gvir’s attempts to reframe his image as less extreme have been met with skepticism, as his ties to Rabbi Meir Kahane and past convictions for incitement to racism remain central to the controversy.