“Craziest part is how many commenters think I faked this,” Jones wrote. “Typical denials of anti-Semitism. My heart dropped when this happened. Totally twisted a nice night of celebrating.”

Under Investigation

Jones and Harris told JNS that a senior Bloomingdale’s executive contacted them with a “preliminary apology” and invited the couple to speak with them more.

Jennifer Chadroff, director of brand communications for Bloomingdale’s, confirmed that the brand had connected with the customers and that the “matter is currently under investigation.”

“This was an unauthorized and unacceptable act,” she told JNS.

“Antisemitism, or discrimination in any form, has absolutely no place in our business and does not align with our values or our care for our customers,” Chadroff said. “Please know we are treating this with the utmost seriousness.

Jewish leaders condemned the alleged incident after it spread online.

“A ‘free Palestine’ note in a Bloomingdale’s Chanukah gift. No limits. No shame,” stated Deborah Lipstadt, former U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism.

Joan Leslie McGill, executive director of the U.S. Israel Education Association, stated, “Jewish identity does not require permission, and it will not be intimidated.”