Press
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U.S. Rabbis and Cantors Call on President Biden to End War in Gaza
March 8, 2024
We are American rabbis, cantors, and student clergy writing to you in anguish after nearly five months of war that have brought unfathomable suffering to Israelis and Palestinians.
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Rabbis Call for Senators to Reject Bill That Would Endanger Asylum Seekers
February 7, 2024
We reject attempts to use asylum seekers as bargaining chips. It is wrong to secure protections for some groups at the expense of others, and the Senate must reject this deal. We urge lawmakers to bring forth comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform proposals which center humanity and fairness and are not tacked onto a budget deal.
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Rabbinic Human Rights Organization Welcomes Executive Order Imposing Sanctions on Those Undermining Stability in West Bank
February 5, 2024
President Biden’s Executive Order is a groundbreaking step toward stopping the escalating violence in the West Bank.
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Rabbinic Human Rights Organization Responds to International Court of Justice Opinion
January 26, 2024
As the Israel-Hamas war drags on and the number of casualties grows, we welcome the opinion of the ICJ calling on Israel to adhere to the obligations of the Genocide Convention and to comply with the provisional measures ordered by the International Criminal Court.
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Rabbinic Human Rights Group Applauds High Court Ruling Overturning Removal of Reasonableness Clause
January 3, 2024
"We are relieved that the High Court has overturned this bill, which would have severely limited the court’s authority to review government decisions."
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North American Rabbis: U.S. Must Pressure Israel to Return to Negotiations, End War
December 14, 2023
T’ruah calls on the U.S. administration to pressure Israel to return to the negotiating table immediately to achieve another ceasefire and end the war as soon as possible.
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Rabbis Call for President Biden, U.S. Senators to Reject Anti-Asylum Proposals
December 13, 2023
We emphatically urge Congress not to formalize any third country transit bans or other policies that would allow for turning away asylum seekers without a screening. We also urge President Biden to follow through on his promise to restore a ‘fair and humane’ immigration system.
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An update on T’ruah’s Israel work from CEO Rabbi Jill Jacobs
November 17, 2023
Let’s hold on to nuance as we work toward a political solution.
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An Open Letter From 750 North American Rabbis and Cantors Responding to the Crisis in Israel and Gaza
October 20, 2023
The safety of Palestinians and Israelis is inextricably linked. By signing this letter, we publicly recommit to the long, hard work of bringing about a better future for everyone in the region.
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North American Rabbis Call for Immediate International Intervention in Gaza
October 13, 2023
NEW YORK – T’ruah, a rabbinic human rights organization representing over 2,300 rabbis and cantors in North America, called for international intervention to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, as Israel ordered 1.1 million residents of the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate in the next 24 hours. T’ruah also called for the international community to...