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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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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New Site | Gandhi Peace Award | Magic and 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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Towamin – The struggle for the realization of rights

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Following our petition to the Supreme Court about a month ago on the issue of the South Hebron Hills, Wadi Towamin was closed to Settlers. But a signature on a piece of paper is not enough, and the struggle for the enforcement of the order still continues every day. Continue reading

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