Rabbi Ari Jun was disinvited from an anti-Nazi rally in Cincinnati due to his support for Israel. The organizers stated that his values did not align with the protest's goals and that allowing Zionists to participate undermined the original purpose of the demonstration. This incident reflects the struggle faced by progressive Jews in the US who feel excluded by litmus tests that require them to denounce Israel's existence. Jun, a liberal Zionist, has been a vocal critic of the Israeli government and its right-wing US supporters. The decision to disinvite him has sparked controversy and debate among supporters and critics on social media.

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