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Statements
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Rabbis Respond to Preliminary Israeli Election Results, Condemn Inclusion of Kahanist and Anti-LGBT Parties
March 24, 2021
Today, T’ruah, a rabbinic human rights organization that represents over 2,000 rabbis and cantors and their communities in North America, released the following statement in response to yesterday’s Israeli elections, including a condemnation of Kahanist parties in the new Knesset. These parties are considered the reincarnation of Kach, the party formed in the 1970s by terrorist Meir Kahane, which was later outlawed in Israel and deemed a terrorist group by the United States government.
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Rabbis Support Amazon Employee Union Vote in Bessemer
March 23, 2021
We support Amazon workers in Bessemer in their efforts to organize with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union to bring more humane working conditions and higher wages.
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Rabbis Stand in Solidarity with Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander Communities
March 18, 2021
Rabbis and cantors stand in solidarity with Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander communities, including with Asian Jews in our own communities, and among our rabbinic membership.
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Rabbis Condemn Arrest of Palestinian Children in South Hebron Hills
March 11, 2021
“Every Jewish organization that is committed to human rights and dignity, and to the future of the State of Israel, must condemn both the arrest of children and the ongoing occupation that leads to abuses such as these.”
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Over 200 Jewish Clergy Call on Israeli Government to Equitably Distribute Vaccines to Palestinians
February 23, 2021
Letter organized by T’ruah underlines the country’s moral and legal obligation to vaccinate all residents of occupied territories NEW YORK — Today, T’ruah, a rabbinic human rights organization, released a letter signed by over 200 rabbis and cantors calling on the Israeli government to equitably distribute vaccines to Palestinians. The number of signatories is expected...
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T’ruah, J Street Celebrate 8th Circuit Decision That Anti-BDS Law Violates First Amendment
February 12, 2021
These heavy-handed laws stifle free speech and open the door to broader government control of public discourse.
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Rabbis Condemn Proposed JNF Resolution to Expand Settlement Activity
February 12, 2021
Any transfer of money used to expand West Bank settlements, which are illegal under international law, blatantly disregards the basic rights of Palestinians living under occupation and undermines the prospects for peace.
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Rabbis Respond to International Criminal Court Decision on Israel
February 9, 2021
NEW YORK — Today, T’ruah, a rabbinic human rights organization that represents over 2,000 rabbis and cantors and their communities, issued the following statement in response to the International Criminal Court (ICC) decision late last week that since Palestine acceded to the Rome Statute, the court has jurisdiction to investigate alleged crimes in the West...
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Rabbis Call for Expulsion of Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert and Other Legislators Supportive of QAnon
January 29, 2021
T’ruah rabbis: “Support for QAnon should be disqualifying for anyone holding public office.”
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Fellow rabbis congratulate Rep. Ed Stafman on his historic election to Montana state legislature
January 25, 2021
T'ruah congratulates Representative Rabbi Ed Stafman on joining the Montana state legislature this month.