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October 16, 2023
All eyes on Gaza. We can’t look away now.
Israeli officials are openly planning to open “the gates of hell” on Gaza.
Recent Blog Posts
The Crisis in Jerusalem Cannot Hide the Growing Movement of Non-Violent Resistance
When Congress gave into AIPAC and passed the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, it was clear that they never expected a U.S. President to actually move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem without a comprehensive peace agreement.
Passover and Jewish Solidarity with Palestinians
I believe the key Jewish value of Passover, “do not oppress others because we were enslaved,” obligates us to see the full humanity of Palestinians and acknowledge the Israeli system of oppression wielded against them.
It’s Time for the Palestinians to Come Home
Some people can stand on the soil of Gaza and see the homes they used to occupy, in Ashkelon and other towns. They have braved life and limb for something quite simple: they want to go home.
Counting the Omer on the 70th anniversary of the Nakba
The practice of counting the Omer, counting down the days between the second day of Passover and the first day of the holiday of Shavuot, when we celebrate receiving the Torah, is a time dedicated to personal growth – a spiritual journey.
JVP Rabbinical Council condemns Israeli forces killing Palestinian protesters in Gaza
The JVP Rabbinical Council expresses outrage at the Israeli military’s killing and maiming of Palestinian protesters along the buffer zone between Gaza and Israel.
A Statement on Current Incidents of Antisemitism
A confluence of events in the last weeks has reminded us yet again that antisemitism in the United States is dangerously present in this moment.
Abandoning Diplomacy, Trump Withdraws from Iran Deal
Jewish Voice for Peace is outraged at U.S. President Trump’s announcement of the U.S. withdrawal from its nuclear agreement with Iran.
May 2018 Media Watch – JVP Health Advisory Council
Short summaries of important Israel/Palestine news from health and human rights organizations.
Jewish Voice for Peace applauds Starbucks’ decision to elevate the leadership of EJI, NAACP LDF and Demos in its racial bias training
JVP deeply appreciates that three profoundly respected African American racial justice leaders from leading social justice organizations have agreed to work with Starbucks on their upcoming racial-bias training
About the Anti-Defamation League
The ADL markets itself as a civil rights organization, but its history betrays an extensive record of anti-Arab, anti-Muslim, and anti-Palestinian advocacy.
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