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Statements
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New Resource Helps Break Down Misconceptions About Antisemitism
January 27, 2022
T’ruah rabbis created “A Very Brief Guide to Antisemitism” amid rise of violent attacks in the United States NEW YORK — As people around the world come together to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, T’ruah, a rabbinic human rights organization, released a resource for both Jews and non-Jews that offers an introduction to antisemitism...
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T’ruah Responds to Amnesty International’s Report “Israel’s Apartheid Against Palestinians”
February 4, 2022
T’ruah affirms our commitment to protecting the human rights of Jewish Israelis, Palestinian citizens of Israel, Palestinian residents of the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem, and all others living under Israeli jurisdiction.
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Rabbis Condemn Demolition of Palestinian Family’s Home in Sheikh Jarrah
January 20, 2022
T’ruah rabbis urge passage of Two-State Solution Act to ensure U.S. aid not used for evictions NEW YORK — Israeli police conducted a nighttime raid on the home of the Salhiya family in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem Tuesday night, forcibly evicting residents and arresting 18 people before razing their home to...
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T’ruah’s statement on the safe release of hostages in Texas synagogue attack
January 16, 2022
With prayers of gratitude, we share our deep relief that those taken hostage yesterday at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, are safe and free after an 11-hour ordeal. Barukh ata Hashem matir asurim. Blessed are you, God, who releases the imprisoned.
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Rabbis Stand in Solidarity with Rikers Island Hunger Strike
January 13, 2022
NEW YORK — Approximately 200 people currently incarcerated on Rikers Island have reportedly gone on a hunger strike to protest the inhumane conditions there, including extreme cold, unhygienic conditions that contribute to spreading COVID-19, and lack of family visits or video access to attorneys. In response, T’ruah, a rabbinic human rights organization that represents over...
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Rabbis Applaud Postponement of E1 West Bank Settlement Plan
January 6, 2022
Settlement in sensitive area would violate international law and irreparably undermine the potential for peace.
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Over 65 NYC Rabbis and Cantors Urge Speaker Johnson to Call a Vote and End Solitary Confinement in NYC Jails
December 14, 2021
As rabbis and cantors, we urge you to pass this legislation before the end of the current legislative session, ending solitary confinement and replacing it with alternative forms of separation that are proven to better enhance the safety, health, and well-being of all New Yorkers.
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Combating Forced Labor, Rabbis Celebrate 10 Years of Fair Food Program
December 9, 2021
T'ruah is marking a decade of historic partnership with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW).
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Remain in Mexico Policy Goes Against Jewish, American Moral Values
December 8, 2021
The ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy goes against our country’s commitment to human rights, including protecting the lives and dignity of every human being.
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Rabbis Condemn Decision to Label Palestinian Human Rights Groups as Terrorists
October 22, 2021
“This decision is an alarming attempt by the Israeli government to silence Palestinian human rights defenders, including those that report on human rights abuses by the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, and those that offer legal support and defend Palestinians subject to human rights abuses."