10 Reflections & Vignettes on Jerusalem Day 2012 (with pictures)

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Moriel Rothman
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Women solidarity at Sheikh Jarrah

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Maya Wind
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Maya Wind: “Growing up in segregated Jerusalem, I had understood solidarity to describe my affinity to the Jewish community alone. It was only after I ventured into East Jerusalem and the West Bank that I redefined this term. For when I began organizing with Palestinians facing eviction in Sheikh Jarrah, my conception of who I could share values with radically changed.” Continue reading →

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Love of Country | The Light of the Human Rights | Checkpoints During the Holiday |

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Rabbis for Human Rights
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Rabbi Arik Ascherman: “I feel very Israeli on Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut. I also feel Israeli when experiencing the challenges and joys of everyday life here. However, just as the tin man in the Wizard of Oz realizes he has a heart when it is breaking, I feel most Israeli and most Jewish when driven to do whatever I can to effect Tikun Olam because of all that is not as it could, must and eventually will be in the country and among the people whom I love. Shabbat Shalom, Arik.” Continue reading →

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New Site | Gandhi Peace Award | Magic and Human Rights |

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Rabbis for Human Rights
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Congratulations! We have a new site. After months of preperations we finally reached the final step. We urge every one of you to subscribe to the site. Continue reading →

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