Press
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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...
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Rabbinic Human Rights Group Calls for Israeli Military to Adhere to International Law in Gaza
October 12, 2023
We call on the Israeli military to adhere to the laws of war and avoid civilian casualties in Gaza. Jewish tradition sets clear boundaries for just warfare, recognizing the potential painful toll on civilians. In our mourning, fear, and despair, we cannot lose our humanity.
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Rabbinic Human Rights Group Calls for Israeli Government, Other International Bodies to Prioritize Securing Immediate Safe Release of Hostages
October 12, 2023
On Saturday, Hamas violently kidnapped between 150 and 200 Israeli citizens and took them to an unknown location or multiple locations in the Gaza Strip. Time is of the essence. We call on the Israeli government to put securing the safe release of these hostages above other objectives.
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North American Rabbis Mourn Deaths of Over 700 Israelis In Terror Attack
October 9, 2023
We mourn the dead and pray for the hostages and wounded.
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Rabbinic Human Rights Group Condemns Incursion into Huwara by Israeli Settlers, Calls for Government action
October 6, 2023
T'ruah calls for a full investigation into the Huwara village attacks on October 5, for the perpetrators of these attacks to be brought to justice, and for Prime Minister Netanyahu and his coalition partners to stop stoking violence that will only lead to more destruction and death in the West Bank and Israel.
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Rabbinic Human Rights Group Applauds Biden’s Support of Israeli Democracy Following Meeting with Netanyahu
September 20, 2023
T’ruah, a rabbinic human rights organization representing over 2,300 rabbis and cantors in North America, thanked President Biden for his commitment to Israeli democracy and urged him to hold Prime Minister Netanyahu accountable after the two leaders met in New York today.
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American Rabbis Protest Netanyahu’s Visit to UN, Renew Support for Israeli Democracy
September 14, 2023
T’ruah calls on more American Jewish organizations to speak out against judicial coup, support Israeli protest movement.
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Rabbis Celebrate Introduction of Bill to End Solitary Confinement
August 7, 2023
We applaud the introduction of a historic bill to ban the cruel practice of solitary confinement in federal prisons and incentivize states and localities to end the practice as well. For years, T’ruah has been the leading organization in the Jewish community advocating for an end to solitary confinement.