Jewish Voice for Peace
Jewish Voice for Peace members are inspired by Jewish tradition to work together for peace, social justice, equality, human rights, respect for international law, and a U.S. foreign policy based on these ideals.
JVP opposes anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab bigotry and oppression. JVP seeks an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem; security and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians; a just solution for Palestinian refugees based on principles established in international law; an end to violence against civilians; and peace and justice for all peoples of the Middle East.
Releases by this organization
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Newswire article Wednesday, October 11, 2017 JVP Welcomes ACLU Challenge to Unconstitutional Anti-Boycott Legislation Jewish Voice for Peace welcomes the challenge brought by the American Civil Liberties Union today against an unconstitutional law in Kansas aimed at silencing the movement for Palestinian rights. In June of 2017, the state of Kansas passed legislation requiring state contractors to sign a statement... Read more |
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Newswire article Monday, September 18, 2017 Opposing Trump and Netanyahu's Shared Agenda Ahead of the meeting this afternoon between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Jewish Voice for Peace issues the following statement from Executive Director Rebecca Vilkomerson: "Trump and Netanyahu represent the worst of U.S. and Israeli policies. Their... Read more |
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Newswire article Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Getting Organized in the Wake of Charlottesville Jewish Voice for Peace stands unequivocally and emphatically against the white supremacy, antisemitism and fascism on display in Charlottesville this weekend. We join the voices of mourning for Heather Heyer, who was murdered by one of the white supremacist marchers, and for the full recovery of... Read more |
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Newswire article Friday, August 04, 2017 Muslim, Christian, Jewish leaders join Quaker farmers' market campaign for Palestinian human rights "I stand here today because I can no longer stay silent about what Israel does to Palestinians in my name as a Jew," says Marty Levine, Former Director, Chicago-area Jewish Community Centers (JCC) (pictured above) Chicago, IL: "Did you know that Gaza once had a thriving strawberry industry?" Muslim... Read more |
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Newswire article Friday, March 31, 2017 Statement re Israeli Ministry's Attack on JVP ahead of National Conference Today Ahead of the largest ever gathering of Jewish Voice for Peace members, the Israeli Ministry of Strategic Affairs reportedly issued a statement attacking JVP. Over 1,000 Jewish Voice for Peace members will convene in Chicago tonight for JVP’s bi-annual national member meeting focused on building the... Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, March 23, 2017 Unprecedented Opposition as Senate Votes to Approve David Friedman as Ambassador to Israel Following the vote to approve David Friedman as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, Jewish Voice for Peace issued this statement from government affairs manager Rabbi Joseph Berman: "We applaud those senators who voted against President Trump’s appointment of David Friedman as U.S. ambassador to... Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, March 09, 2017 Opposition to Friedman Nomination Demonstrates Grassroots Support for Equal Rights in Israel/Palestine Jewish Voice for Peace issues the following statement following the Senate Foreign Relations Committee vote (12 to 9 with near united Democratic opposition) to approve President Trump’s nomination of David Friedman as U.S. ambassador to Israel: David Friedman’s dedication to advancing Israel’s... Read more |
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Newswire article Monday, March 06, 2017 Jewish Voice for Peace: New Bill Will Bar Human Rights Advocates from Entering Israel Today, Israel passed a bill barring foreign supporters of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement for Palestinian rights or supporters of boycotting settlements from entering the country. Jewish Voice for Peace is the largest Jewish organization that supports the nonviolent, grassroots... Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, February 16, 2017 Jewish Voice for Peace: Regardless of Performance, Friedman's Record Speaks for Itself Following today’s Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing for David Friedman as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Jewish Voice for Peace offers the following statement from Executive Director Rebecca Vilkomerson : “Today’s hearing in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the nomination... Read more |
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Newswire article Wednesday, February 15, 2017 JVP Statement on Trump and Netanyahu's Press Conference and "Shared Values" Following the joint press conference between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Jewish Voice for Peace offers the following statement from Executive Director Rebecca Vilkomerson: “Today Trump and Netanyahu spoke of their “shared values” of democracy and respect for human... Read more |