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Dr. Steve Feldman, pictured on a trip to the West Bank, was denied payment from the state of Arkansas for refusing to sign a pledge promising not to boycott Israel. (Photo/Forward-Courtesy Feldman)
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This Jewish doctor refused to sign a pledge opposing BDS — so he didn’t get paid

by Adam Kovac and Forward May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

A Jewish dermatologist who gave a guest lecture to Arkansas medical students found himself stiffed on his speaking fee because he refused to sign a pledge opposing the BDS movement. […]

People protesting anti-BDS laws in New York, June 9, 2016 (Photo/JTA-Erik McGregor-Pacific Press-LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Appeals court upholds Arkansas law that restricts Israel boycotts, ruling it does not violate First Amendment

by Andrew Lapin and JTA June 22, 2022June 23, 2022

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