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Rabbis for Ceasefire urge followers to vote for liberal candidates despite ‘impossible position’

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 28 Oct

In a nuanced political climate, Rabbis for Ceasefire, an activist group advocating for peace in Gaza, is encouraging its followers to vote for liberal candidates despite their disappointment with Vice President Kamala Harris's policies on Israel.

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Israeli police arrest author Ayelet Waldman and 6 others in Gaza border protest

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 26 Apr

Israeli police arrested author Ayelet Waldman and six others, including American rabbis, during a protest near the Gaza border while attempting to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza.

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'It’s just more death': Hundreds more rabbis demand ceasefire as call gains mainstream traction

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 8 Mar

Over 450 rabbis signed a letter organized by Truah calling on President Biden to end the war in Gaza, stressing that a ceasefire is the only viable solution for humanitarian relief and hostage release.

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‘Clear violation of our policies’: Jewish nonprofit workers face pushback calling for Gaza cease-fire

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 2 Feb

Workers at Jewish nonprofits and synagogues who signed a letter calling for a cease-fire in Israel and Gaza have faced pushback from some employers, who pressured them to remove their names or affiliations from the document.

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This Rabbi Is Organizing a Shabbat for Ceasefire In Hopes of a Better Future for Her Jewish Kids

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 19 Jan

Rabbi Alissa Wise has organized a Shabbat for Ceasefire event, bringing together over 250 rabbis and a coalition of synagogues and Jewish community organizations to call for an end to the violence between Israel and Palestine.