Most of the social protests are about the need to continue to raise the social issues which have not gone away. Meanwhile, the economic cuts continue one after another. A special survey by Globes reveals that the promises made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Ministers Steinitz, Yishai and Atias have not withstood the test of time. Area C suffers from demolition orders (like, for example, the two orders that were issued in Jiniba in the South Hebron Hills) whereas the settlements have the possibility of enlarging and developing their towns. Rabbis for Human Rights continues to demand the implementation of basic rights.
What has parashat “Re’eh” to do with Rosh Hodesh Elul: Dvar Torah for parashat “Re’eh” – Rosh Hodesh Elul
The Jewish calendar marks many special days, among them the new year of trees which has in recent years become a day about caring for the environment. Rabbi Dalia Marx connects parashat “Re’eh” with the rights of animals.
Next week
Needed students for Everett program - This year we have the possibility to receive students who for working with us 8 hours a week participating in 4 Friday meetings will receive from Shatil a yearly scholarship of 9,000 NIS
Palestinian rights in occupied territories
See photos of activists from the Canadian group which has been with us in the South Hebron Hills for the last two weeks. This was the last day of cleaning out the cistern in the village of Bir al-Id, near the settlement of Mitzpe Yair.
We are in the news
Rabbi Idit Lev was a guest on Radio Galei Zahal in connection with research on the link between depression and the lack of housing security [the lack of a secure home]; Ruti Kedem, whom we are helping, was also a guest on Galei Zahal. Ruti wants to get out from the cycle of poverty and dependence on welfare by means of studying but the state is blocking her on the last stretch before the end of her first degree, which will help her; Lawyer Becky Keshet was interviewed on Kol Israel concerning the demand of the court in Beer-Sheva that Amidar reveal exact data on the number and condition of empty ground floor apartments under its authority, and not use the pretext that it is impossible to do this within the budget framework, without there being the possibility of examining this assertion in the public arena.
Announcements from other organizations (we are not responsible for the content):
- Israel to Demolish UN Shelters for evicted Palestinians who are now homeless in Jerusalem which was partly funded by Ireland. Nir Bakat, approved the demolition of two structures built by the United Nations (UN) as temporary emergency shelter for Palestinian families after Israel demolished their homes.
Shabbat Shalom
Join our Human Rights Tour For Jewish Leadership October 2nd- 9th
If you are organizing a group tour to Israel/Palestine or traveling on your own, Rabbis for Human Rights would be happy to meet with you!
Hi, Hope all is well. visited your site and thank you for your important work and struggle for justice for the Palestinian. Would you shed some lights on the current situation between Iran and Israel. As a citizen of Iran, We want a just peace and free nuclear free zone in the Middle East! What is the Rabbis for Human Rights position on this ongoing critical event?! Be well.
I hope you find this link informative and collective peace-movement supportive. ….. “At the same time, 70 percent of respondents said they opposed a unilateral U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities; and almost as many (59 percent) said the U.S. should not ally itself militarily with Israel if the Jewish state attacks Iran.”….”Republican politicans have also mocked Obama for offering to negotiate directly with hostile states. But more than two-thirds of respondents said Washington should be ready to hold talks with the leaders of Cuba (73 percent), North Korea (69 percent) and Iran (67 percent).”…. http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/09/u-s-public-satisfied-with-less-militarised-global-role/