It s sad to see the gates (to plowing) closed: The weekly report of Rabbi Yehiel Grenimann on the state of agriculture in the OT

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At the beginning of the plowing season Rabbi Yehiel Grenimann gives us his weekly report about what is happening to human rights in the occupied territories
The farmers need access to their lands and coordination with the Israeli army, but often their needs are not met Continue reading

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Random roadblocks

Do these three guys look dangerous? Apparently, the IDF seems to think they are some kind of subversives or something. In actuality they are Rabbi Arik Ascherman, Director of Special Projects for Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR), Garry Walsh of RHR's partner Trocaire, and yours truly, chairman of the board for RHR.

On Tu B’shevat, the Jewish “New Year for Trees,” we tried to make our way out to the Palestinian village of Al Jenia (near Ramallah), to “plant a tree for peace,” to present a different Jewish face than the one of the extremists who made a “price tag” attack in the village last week. Unfortunately, our path was blocked by an IDF checkpoint Continue reading

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To be Advised by a Non-Jew and Become Stronger: Newsletter of Parashat “Jethro”

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This week we are happy to announce two victories. On Wednesday we will go to plant trees in El Jenia, a village near Ramallah, that has been repeatedly attacked by Price Tag graffiti and other violence from the settlers in the area. Shabbat Shalom Continue reading

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A report on theft and harassment

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Read about demolitions in the Bedouin encampment of Khan al-ahmar, which is located between Kfar Adumim and Ramallah. All the Bedouin encampments in this area are in danger of expulsion. Continue reading

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