The origin of the expulsion – A Brief history of Palestinian Susya

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This week the Civil Administration informed the inhabitants of Palestinian Susya of its intention to soon carry out six demolition orders that were issued in the 1990s and in 2001. If these demolitions are carried out, hundreds of residents of Palestinian Susya will be cast out into the burning desert sun for the fifth time Continue reading

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A Promise to Fight until the Very End

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Last week we represented the residents of the Palestinian village of Susya and defended them from the “Regavim” appeal. We realized that the court does not recognize the discriminating planning regime, which does not allow Palestinians to build their homes. Continue reading

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South Hebron Hills: A military regime for none or for all

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The right-wing organization “Regavim” wants you to overlook why the Palestinians in Area C are pushed into building “illegally”; Regavim wants you to ignore the fundamental inequality of status between Palestinians and settlers.
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Press Release: CRITICAL HIGH COURT CASE ON WEDNESDAY EXPOSES THE FLIP SIDE OF ULPANA CONTROVERSY

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FATE OF HUNDREDS OF PALESTINIAN HOMES LIE IN THE BALANCE Continue reading

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Please support Palestinian residents of Susya vs. Regavim and the Israeli Government

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High Noon will come a bit early this Wednesday. At 9:00 we have one of the most important High Court cases that RHR has ever been a part of. The results of this trial will affect the fate of hundreds of Palestinian homes throughout the Occupied Territories, perhaps thousands. Continue reading

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Toward “Hatikun Hagadol” : Newsletter of Parashat Bamidbar – Shabbat kalla

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Shavuot is coming up and we are counting the days. The entire country is preparing for the ‘Tikun’ and we work every day in order to realize the ‘Tikun’ by implementing universal rights. On ‘Tikun leil’ Shavuot we will be all over the country and will connect the Jewish tradition with social work as a part of the concept of our Human Rights Yeshiva. The love of the Torah will continue to be the basis to our work. Continue reading

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Passover Thoughts 5772

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Rabbi Arik Ascherman thinks that we will be free only when there will be justice and equality for everyone. Continue reading

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