The Day After the Eviction: Newsletter Parashat “VaEra”

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The last time there is a conflict between the social wing and the nationalistic wing. In parashat hashvua you can read the ironic letter Rabbi Ascherman sent to the Minister of Education reminding him the results of the new law against infiltrators Continue reading

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A letter to the Judea and Samaria Civil Administration

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Rabbi Yehiel Grenimann wants to clarify two questions concerning the Jahalin especially the ones who live in Chan El Achmar. In order to prevent a disaster. A letter was written to the Civil Administration Ombudsman. Continue reading

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Fighting for human rights has a price: Parashat “Shmot”

Demonstration for social justice, Hatikva neighborhood, Tel Aviv, Isreal, 07.01.2012. Israeli border policemen detain activists during a demonstration in which Hundreds of people called for housing rights for all and blocked roads in the southern neighborhood of Tel Aviv on Saturday, January 7, 2012. 45 people were arrested by the police. Eviction of the 16 families living in Hatikva tent camp, without a proper housing solution are expected to be evacuated soon.cc: flickr. Photo by: Oren Ziv/ Activestills.org

Fighting for human rights has a price: Last Thursday Rabbi Arik Ascherman found himself in court because he tried to help families in Bir El Id. But this will not stop our demand for a universal and Jewish realization of human rights for all. Continue reading

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Save the Khan al Ahmar School | Settlers vandalize, set fire to West Bank mosque | Million People Demonstration

Protest for social Justice, Tel Aviv, Israel, 3/9/2011.cc: Photo by: Oren Ziv/ Activestills.org.

We are always being tested. We are tested as we are requested to hear the Still Small Voice, to turn and change direction, and return to our true selves ,to the potential we always had. And indeed we all are tested in these historical times. Continue reading

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Reactions to the Nakba Day Events | Rewards and Punishments | Celebration on Chan El Achmar

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Thanks to all members of Rabbis for Human Rights who join us on our site daily and contribute in various ways to our activities. Even during this difficult week we witness the spirit of peace in our activities. Continue reading

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Celebration on Chan El Achmar

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We, Rabbis for Human Rights were invited to the celebration on Chan El Achmar with the participation of Salam Fayad, the Palestinian Prime Minister. Continue reading

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