JVL is one of the organisations that form the International Jewish Collective for Justice in Palestine and this Sunday, May 22, sees our first webinar.
We are proud to welcome Rabbi Brant Rosen of Tzedek congregation in Chicago and four representatives from Canada, South Africa, Germany and New Zealand. Note times will vary from 4 pm in Chicago, for example, to 9 pm in the UK, 10 pm in most of Europe and, sorry early on 23rd for our friends in Australia and New Zealand,
Everyone is welcome.
Registration link: http://tiny.cc/IJCJPWebinar
The International Collective started to meet during lockdown and, thanks to zoom, has been able to meet regularly to learn more about what is happening in different countries, the attitudes of our goernments and the mainstream Jewish communities towards Israel and Palestine. We note successes and changing attitudes as well as the many reasons to continue to raise our voices as Jews who believe in justice for all, who do not accept that Israel has the right to occupy another land or to claim to speak and act in our name.
MISSION STATEMENT of International Jewish Collective for Justice in Palestine
We are Jews from diverse countries, part of local, national, international networks and organizations. We are connected by our involvement in the struggle for Palestinian rights, and by our determination to work for justice. We oppose Zionism and all forms of racism.
We came together to share our experiences of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism. Although it claims to protect Jews, the IHRA Working Definition is in fact being used to shield Israel from valid political challenge, silence Palestinians, and suppress any mention of Palestinian rights. The IHRA’s weaponization of antisemitism sets a dangerous precedent for limiting speech on many issues.
We take this as our immediate priority, but it is only a starting point for our collective commitment to build a more just world.
Jewish Voice for Peace (USA)
Jews Say No! (USA)
Independent Jewish Voices Canada
Boycott From Within (Israeli Citizens for BDS)
South African Jews for a Free Palestine
Jewish Voice for Labour (UK)
Jewish Network for Palestine (UK)
Jewish Voice for a Just Peace in the Middle East (Germany)
Alternative Jewish Voices (New Zealand)
Jewish Call for Peace (Luxembourg)
Jews Against the Occupation (Australia)
French Jewish Peace Union
Another Jewish Voice (Belgium)
Jewish Voice for Just Peace – Ireland
In addition, we have links with representatives in Chile and Argentina.
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