SAN DIEGO (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Several Jewish organizations have announced they are dropping out of San Diego Pride due to the event's inclusion of Kehlani, an artist they claim has made anti-Semitic comments.

The Pride Parade draws hundreds of thousands each year. While it is a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, the intention is to include everyone.

"They don't feel safe. It is a terrible loss they want to be there," said Heidi Gantwerk, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of San Diego

Gantwerk says all 31 of the city's Jewish organizations are pulling their support from this year's July Pride Parade.

"These are groups who want to be at Pride. These organizations, many of them have marched at Pride for decades," Gantwerk expressed.

The Jewish Federation says it's because popular sin

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