Sinclair Staff Boycott Israeli Artist's Concert Amid Protests
Staff at The Sinclair, a Cambridge concert venue, boycotted a concert by Israeli artist Ishay Ribo, sparking protests and counter-protests outside the venue.
- Staff at The Sinclair boycotted a concert by Israeli artist Ishay Ribo, organized by Harvard Chabad to support Israel, leading to protests and counter-protests.
- More than thirty Sinclair staff members, including managers and security, protested outside the venue, while outside workers were hired to staff the event.
- Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters clashed outside the venue, with both groups holding signs and shouting at each other.
- The concert, which sold out both shows, was intended to raise money for the healing and rebuilding of Israel.
- The venue faces backlash, with artists canceling shows and expressing discomfort with the ownership's conduct.