Our Statements

• July 22, 2021

  Rabbis Criticize Efforts to Target Ben & Jerry’s for Decision to Stop Sales in Occupied Territories

  Israeli officials’ assertion that Ben & Jerry’s decision to stop sales in the occupied territories is antisemitic is a deliberate attempt to distract from the significant human rights violations faced by Palestinians every day. Falsely painting any attempt to hold Israel to the same human rights obligations as other countries as antisemitic only makes it harder to counter actual acts of antisemitism when they happen.

• June 13, 2021

  North American Rabbis React to Vote on New Israeli Government: “A Necessary Step Forward for Israel”

  We are grateful that Israel’s longtime political paralysis has come to an end with today’s vote on a new coalition government.

• June 9, 2021

  North American Rabbis Condemn Violent Incitement by Netanyahu, Far-Right Groups

  We call on Netanyahu to stop the incitement, and for leaders of all parties to condemn it.