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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.
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Theater Artists in Solidarity with the Movement for Black Lives
Dozens of theater artists sign statement expressing solidarity with Black Lives Matter following NYC benefit cancellation.
New Yorkers Disappointed by City Council’s Vote against BDS and Palestinian rights
Today, the New York City Council passed Resolution No. 1058-A, condemning the non-violent boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement for Palestinian rights. The controversial resolution has been widely condemned by civil rights attorneys, community groups, and racial and social justice activists across New York City.
New U.S.-Israel military aid deal gives license to Israeli impunity
Just a few months after Palestinians in the occupied territories began their 50th year living under repressive Israeli military rule, the United States is once again committing to a decade of increased military aid to Israel, despite that country’s deplorable human rights record.
JVP Commends Findings from CUNY Report on Anti Semitism
Jewish Voice for Peace commends the thoughtful and thorough independent investigation into claims of antisemitism on City University of New York (CUNY) campuses
Arguing for the Sake of Heaven: Toward an Accountable Jewish Liberation
I wrote this article in response to Yotam Marom’s article, “Toward the Next Jewish Rebellion: Facing Anti-Semitism and Assimilation in the Movement.” As a fellow Jewish activist, I was deeply disturbed by the popularity of his article that frames anti-Semitism by collapsing Jews with the state of Israel.
JVP Launches New Arts & Culture Network
The JVP Artist Council is now launching an expanded network of artists and cultural workers. Whether or not a JVP member, and whether a creator of art or a curator, critic, collector, or supporter– joining the JVP Arts & Culture Network Network will allow anyone who’s interested to receive Palestine/Israel-related art news.
NY Community Groups held City Hall Press Conference Ahead of Controversial Hearing
Representatives of New York City community organizations and civil rights attorneys testified at city council hearing and at a press conference to express their opposition to a resolution condemning the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which holds Israel accountable for its human rights abuses and violations of international law.
Fighting Antisemitism | 2016
Our own commitment to fighting all forms of oppression grounds our organizing for justice for all people.
Jewish Voice for Peace–NYC calls on Brooklyn Commons to Cancel Event with Antisemitic speaker
Jewish Voice for Peace–New York City is concerned and disappointed by the fact that The Brooklyn Commons is continuing to host an event with Christopher Bollyn, an antisemitic 9/11 truther, despite calls from community members and partner organizations to cancel the event.
Ahead of Hearing, Palestinian Poet Arrested for Social Media Posts Receives Widespread Support from Literary Figures
A Palestinian citizen of Israel arrested for a poem posted on Youtube has received widespread support from thousands of people around the world, including hundreds of prominent literary figures.
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