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Jewish News 24 · Aug 4, 2026

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A Nashville bookstore has canceled a planned book launch for Jewish author and photographer Alyssa Rosenheck after facing criticism online from anti-Zionist activists, prompting a debate over free speech, antisemitism and public pressure on independent businesses. Rosenheck, whose book White. Blonde. Jew is scheduled for release later this month, said the bookstore informed her it would no longer host the event after receiving backlash on social media. The launch had been scheduled for Aug. 20.

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