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Christians and Jews Gather to Support Churches’ Call to Investigate Unconditional Military Support of Israel

Submitted by Sydney Levy on Wed, 11/28/2012 - 5:41pm

Religious organizations and their secular partners will gather at the United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington, DC, in Conference Room 3 on Thursday, November 29 at 10:00am to affirm the call of 15 Christian leaders to investigate the legality of U.S. unconditional military support of Israel. Thousands of signatures have been gathered in support of this letter, addressed to Congress, seeking to make U.S. military aid to Israel contingent upon its compliance with applicable U.S. laws and policies.

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...the feeling you could be next

Submitted by Sydney Levy on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 10:40pm

My name is Eman-I am 18, a first year student at university where I study physical therapy.  I have lived my whole life in Gaza. My dream is to one day study in the United States. My dream, also, is simply to survive. Read more and take action.

Minutes ago...cease-fire

Submitted by Sydney Levy on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 10:40pm

As I write this, a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas has just taken effect. We hope and pray that it will hold. Read more.

Gaza News and social media sources, articles etc..

Submitted by Cecilie Surasky on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 2:10pm

Want to understand more about the crisis in Gaza and Israel? Wondering where to find good news sources and analysis? Here are some of our favorite sources.

- Jewish Voice for Peace



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Boston Jews to Protest “Rally to Support Israel”, Call for Inclusive, Compassionate Jewish Community

Submitted by Cecilie Surasky on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 8:41am

Jews to Protest “Rally to Support Israel”, Call for Inclusive, Compassionate Jewish Community

Take Action for Gaza: Stop the Bombs, Stop the Siege, Stop Payment!

Submitted by Sydney Levy on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 9:28pm

Click on the title to read more and take action! Right now, Gaza is being bombarded in what Israel is calling ‘Operation Pillar of Defense’. Read more and take action!

JVP Statement on Israel's Operation "Pillar of Defense"

Submitted by Alissa Wise on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 1:32pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Huffington Post: Pushing Obama's Arc Toward Peace

Submitted by Liz Ingenthron on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 12:05pm

"The peace movement, decimated during the first Obama term because so many people were unwilling to be critical of President Obama, has a challenge today to re-activate itself, and to increase its effectiveness by forming coalitions with other sectors of the progressive movement."

Rabbi Margaret Holub, new co-chair of the Jewish Voice for Peace Rabbinical Council

Submitted by Sydney Levy on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 1:30am

Jewish Voice for Peace is proud to announce that Rabbi Margaret Holub will be joining Rabbi Brant Rosen as the co-chair of the Jewish Voice for Peace Rabbinical Council.

The Jewish Daily Forward: Will Upgrading West Bank College Boost Boycott Movement?

Submitted by Liz Ingenthron on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 11:13am

Israel’s government was hoping to toss a bone to the right wing by upgrading a college in the West Bank settlement of Ariel to university status. It could just end up helping the movement to boycott Israel.