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Israel, Reverse Your Decision to Deny Visa for Human Rights Watch Researcher

February 24, 2017

T'ruah calls on Israel to reverse its decision to deny a work visa to a Human Rights Watch researcher. A respected human rights organization that operates in 90 countries, Human Rights Watch performs the necessary function of monitoring government activities that violate human rights. Human Rights Watch has previously shown its commitment to rising above politics by criticizing the human rights record of both Israel and of the Palestinian leadership, including Hamas.

Rabbinic Statement on Trump’s Un-American Ban on Refugees

January 25, 2017

T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights condemns in the strongest terms this week's expected Executive Orders, which effectively close our borders to Muslims, and flagrantly violate America’s longstanding, values-driven commitment to serving as a safe haven for refugees. We likewise oppose any attempts to impose a “values test” on prospective immigrants as a backdoor method of screening on the basis of religion.

An Open Letter to Nelson Peltz from T’ruah

January 4, 2017

Mr. Nelson Peltz Chief Executive Officer Trian Partners 280 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017   Dear Mr. Peltz, I write you today with a simple question: As the chairman of the board of Wendy’s, are you willing to lead the company to take a stand for human rights, at a moment when it seems...

Statement on Violence in Umm al-Hiran, an Avoidable Tragedy

January 18, 2017

While we still await a full investigation and clarification of what transpired today, we are nonetheless saddened by the preventable loss of life today in the Bedouin village of Umm al-Hiran. The demolition of “unrecognized” Bedouin villages in the Negev and forced displacement of tens of thousands of Israeli Bedouin from their land is a...

Political Inaction on Bedouin-Supported Plan Keeps Equality Out of Reach

December 30, 2016

The Alternative Master Plan for the Unrecognized Bedouin Villages would help Bedouin communities get the recognition they deserve.

T’ruah Welcomes Administration’s Rule to Eliminate Registry That Profiled Muslims

December 22, 2016

As a people who have suffered as well from terrorism and hate-based attacks, we rely on our government to keep us safe from those who wish to attack us or other Americans. However, the NSEERS program produced no single known terrorist convictions since being instituted in 2002, while targeting thousands of Muslim men for deportation and detention and creating fear within Muslim communities. National security policies should target suspects based on actionable evidence, not on those suspects’ nationality, religion, place of birth, race or ethnicity.

T’ruah Opposes Selection of David Friedman As Ambassador to Israel

December 16, 2016

The selection of David Friedman as U.S. Ambassador to Israel represents a threat to the security of Israelis, Palestinians, and Jews everywhere.

Statement on Knesset’s Move to Annex West Bank Settlement and Imperil the Peace Process

December 7, 2016

T'ruah expresses deep regret and concern that the Knesset has moved to annex the West Bank settlement of Amona, thereby extraordinarily diminishing, if not extinguishing, the prospects for a peaceful, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

For 50th Anniversary of 1967, Rabbinic Leaders Issue New Guide for Connecting Jubilee to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

December 5, 2016

Today, in preparation for the 50th anniversary of Israel’s military victory in the 1967 Six Day War, T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights issued a study guide on the biblical concept of yovel, or Jubilee, to help synagogues and other Jewish institutions engage in challenging conversations about the meaning of this anniversary.

Statement on the Israeli Ministry of Education’s Suppression of Free Speech and Breaking the Silence

December 2, 2016

T’ruah expresses deep concern over the Israeli Ministry of Education’s decision to summon a Jerusalem high school principal for “clarification” after he invited members of Breaking the Silence to meet with students. This action has grave implications for freedom of speech and association, both essential aspects of human rights and democracy. The Jewish community has...