New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft co-sponsored a TV ad on Sunday urging NFL fans to 'Stand up to Jewish hate' in response to a spate of antiemetic messages in the sports world and beyond.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft roams the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft co-sponsored a TV ad on Sunday urging NFL fans to"Stand up to Jewish hate" in response to a spate of antiemetic messages in the sports world and beyond.
The 30-second spot ran across broadcasts of NFL games on Sunday with a text-on-screen message addressing antisemitism. It was sponsored by the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism and the Robert K. Kraft Family Foundation. "Antisemitism is hate," the ad reads."Hate against Jews. For being Jewish. Recently many of you have spoken up. We hear you today. We must hear you tomorrow.
"There are less than 8 million Jewish people in this country. Fewer than are watching this game. They need you to add your voice. #StandUpToJewishHate."