Warriors of the Western Wall

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We must find ways to uphold the dignity and traditions of the Jerusalem holy site, while ensuring that Israel remains a democratic state which respects everyone’s religious rights and grants freedom of religion to all. Continue reading

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Heroes and heretics in the struggle for justice

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What are the limits of the Jewish people’s moral responsibility?
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First time on the beach: Newsletter for the parashat “Balak”

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This world is filled with lawyers who can help us find a way to do an end run around the spirit of the law, even as we observe the letter of the law. Rabbi Arik Ascherman connects the social current affairs and out parasha and shows us the right direction. Continue reading

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Stop the eviction of the Jahalin Bedouin to the dump: Parashat “B’Shalach” – Our Weekly commentary

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Parashat “B’Shalach”: The weekly report of Rabbis for Human Rights In the political arena the government is increasing home demolitions in Um El Kheir, Anata, Jahalin, and in Silwan. In the social area, the coalition for attainable housing reveals that … Continue reading

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JNF for all the People of Israel: the newsletter of Parashat “Vayishlach”

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Parashat “VaYishlach” raises for Rabbi Gideon Sylvester question on the meeting of Judaism and Africa. Israel, that is located on the edge of Africa and inside Asia, also did not decided what is the social and status identity of its residents. But we continue to act against the decrees and for a different Jewish future for all. Continue reading

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