NEW YORK – Prominent Washington lobbyist Ezra Friedlander, from the Friedlander Group, issued a video apology on Thursday for a viral video in which he accused Tower 41, the oceanfront resident building in Miami Beach, of antisemitism.
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Friedlander, who visited Miami Beach this week and wanted to daven Mincha at the Shul there, had claimed he was refused entry due to antisemitism but expressed regret for his comments, acknowledging that they were inappropriate, totally not correct, and did not reflect his true beliefs.
Friedlander explained that he was unaware of Tower 41’s policy of restricting non-residents from participating in the Shul minyan over security issues and was also unaware that the restaurant is only open for takeout. He was deeply apologetic for his comments and promised to be more careful with his words in the future.
Friedlander also sincerely apologized to the management of Tower 41.
Go kiss Chucky Schumer.
Glad he apologized. But his original claim is really not credible at all. Anti-Semitic? Practically the whole building is Jewish. Maybe annoying but anti-Semitic? Not credible.
Naaaa he got caught with another lie like why we should vote for democrats
How Biden would be great for Isreal and Jews Oh yeah and a solid chuck Schumer supporter
I’m reading the comments here & I’m wondering, is there a heter to publicly disgrace a fellow Yid? You don’t agree with his lobbying or dealing with liberal politicians, does that allow you to call him names & besmirch him? What your doing is as evil or worse than whatever you claim he does.
& just like that comments that had a nice number of replies & many votes goes missing. Now I remember why I stopped (& once again will stop) using VIN.
Good for him. I respect people who acknowledge their mistakes and even apologize.
Never heard of this guy but it takes a much bigger man to apologize publicly than to level accusations. There is no ego when it comes to truth.
Ezra has always been a dedicated advocate for Jewish causes and Israel, and we are truly fortunate to have him as our representative and lobbyist. His passion and commitment speak for themselves.
He has apologized, —but his unwavering efforts far outweigh any criticism.
Let the naysayers talk; we know the incredible work he does, and we stand with Ezra!