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Philadelphia and Pennsylvania officials and Jewish organizations condemned a planned bicycle protest targeting businesses in the city’s Rittenhouse Square area, scheduled for November 8. Some of the businesses said they had received public support.Philadelphia leaders and Jewish organizations condemned a November 8 bicycle protest targeting businesses in Rittenhouse Square. The planned ride has drawn support for the businesses as well as concern that the protest singles out Jewish owners.A planned November 8 bicycle protest targeting businesses in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square area drew condemnation from city and state officials and Jewish organizations. The targeted owners said customers had shown support.