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Statements
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North American Rabbis React to Vote on New Israeli Government: “A Necessary Step Forward for Israel”
June 13, 2021
We are grateful that Israel’s longtime political paralysis has come to an end with today’s vote on a new coalition government.
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North American Rabbis Condemn Violent Incitement by Netanyahu, Far-Right Groups
June 9, 2021
We call on Netanyahu to stop the incitement, and for leaders of all parties to condemn it.
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North American Rabbis Praise Ousting of Netanyahu Government, Will Continue Pursuit of Human Rights for All
June 2, 2021
While we recognize that the broad ideological diversity of the coalition will make it impossible for this new Israeli government to make peace with the Palestinians, end the occupation of the Palestinian territories, or bring about major social change within Israel, it is a necessary step forward for Israel.
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Criticism of Israel’s Actions Must Not Cross the Line Into Antisemitism
May 24, 2021
We condemn the recent attacks on Jews and on Jewish institutions, including physical assaults on Jewish diners in Los Angeles, on Jews in Brooklyn, in the Diamond District in New York, and on a Jewish driver in London; the vandalization of synagogues in Illinois, Utah, Arizona, and elsewhere; and harassment of Jews on social media even for posting about Jewish rituals or craft projects.
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Praying for peace, taking responsibility for our complicity
May 14, 2021
A letter from Rabbi Jill Jacobs.
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Rabbis Respond to Escalating Violence in Israel and Gaza
May 11, 2021
There is no justification for attacks on civilians. Our prayers are with everyone in Jerusalem, Sderot, Ashkelon, and elsewhere in Israel facing the threat of Hamas rocket fire, as well as with Palestinians in Gaza who are under fire from retaliatory strikes by the IDF.
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Rabbis Praise Delay of Eviction Proceedings in Sheikh Jarrah, Condemn Violence by Police and Extremists
May 10, 2021
We welcome the decision by Israel’s High Court to delay deliberations on the eviction of longtime Palestinian residents from Sheikh Jarrah for approximately 30 days.
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In Response to Jerusalem Anti-Arab Violence, Rabbis Cite Connection to Recent Far-Right Electoral Successes
April 23, 2021
In response to anti-Arab violence in Jerusalem, a rabbinic human rights group cited the connection between the violence and the ascension of far-right and Kahanist parties in the recent Israeli election.
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Rabbis Applaud Conviction of Chauvin, Continue Commitment to Fighting Systemic Bias
April 20, 2021
“Although one police officer has been held accountable today, the conviction addresses merely a single instance of state violence."
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Rabbis Support Bill to Bring Transparency to U.S. Aid to Israel
April 20, 2021
In an effort to bring more transparency to the fight for human rights in the occupied territories, a rabbinic human rights organization announced its support of a bill that would bring increased sunlight to U.S. foreign aid spending on Israel. T’ruah, representing over 2,000 rabbis and cantors and their communities in North America, released the following statement endorsing HR 2590, the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, introduced in the House by Rep. Betty McCollum last week.