Full disclosure: I am a card-carrying member of Jewish Voice for Peace and a soft-spoken person. I aspire to stand on the side of peace and social justice. I am also not antisemitic. To repeat, Jewish Voice for Peace consists of Jewish people and their friends and relations. It also does not imply that I question Israel’s right to exist.
Criticism of Israel is an exercise in free speech, it is not antisemitism.
Israel and Palestine: an animated Introduction
I’ve just read an appeal by Rabbi Margaret Holub on behalf of Jewish Voice for Peace: “The Wisdom To Love Well.”
When she talks about JVP she is often countered with questions: What about China in Tibet? Minorities in other Arab countries? Congo?
Rabbi Holub:
“Of course I want justice everywhere. And, also, I care personally and heartfully about Israel and Palestine because I love Judaism and I love Jews. I care about what is being done in our names…Love is not always easy, and the love JVP calls for is a difficult love. I wish it weren’t necessary. But since it is, I am so grateful that there is a Jewish Voice for Peace to provide community, the structure and the wisdom to love well.”
Updated 17 July 2015
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What a great video! Keep them coming
On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 5:08 PM, billziegler1947
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Oh my goodness! Impressive article dude! Many thanks, However
I am going through troubles with your RSS. I don’t understand the reason why I cannot
join it. Is there anybody getting similar RSS issues?
Anybody who knows the answer can you kindly respond?
Thanx!!
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Thanks for the kind words Myles. I had been away from my desk when you wrote but will look into the RSS issue. Of course any advice from anyone out there is always appreciated.
And thanks for reading!
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