The agreement with Tehran is going to be approved, and Jewish groups have much to lose by lobbying against it.
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Send Prayers to Families of Charleston Church Shooting | Groundswell
Shabbat Shalom
Palestinians have right to be free in their land, Obama says at DC synagogue | The Times of Israel
Jewish values compel two-state solution, president says, hailing contribution of American Jews, denouncing rise of anti-Semitism, defending Iran nuke deal
Source: Palestinians have right to be free in their land, Obama says at DC synagogue | The Times of Israel
Israel has abandoned young U.S. Jews in fight against BDS – Opinion – Israel News | Haaretz
Israel’s fate will not only be determined on the country’s southern or northern borders, but on the quads of American campuses.
Source: Israel has abandoned young U.S. Jews in fight against BDS – Opinion – Israel News | Haaretz
Hillel’s Eric Fingerhut Withdraws From J Street Conference
Hillel’s Eric Fingerhut Withdraws From J Street Conference.
The announcement was the Mr. Fingerhut withdrew from speaking entirely.
I believe this is a very unfortunate decision and a missed opportunity to engage a substantial number of our young people who are engaged in a serious relationship with Israel. Mr. Erekat’s appearance is neither an endorsement of his personal point of view nor that of the Palestinian Authority. But his appearance before JStreet is an act of courage on the parts of JStreet and Mr. Erekat. Hillel International is an important voice in the conversation. Mr. Fingerhut would have espoused an important viewpoint that the attendees should have heard. It is a shame they will not.
Shabbat Shalom
It has been a busy week.
But now it is time to put stuff away and prepare for Shabbat.
Wishing everyone a Shabbat Shalom~
Heroes and Bystanders- Nicholas Kristof New York Times
Incisive thoughtful commentary by Nicholas Kristof on the future of Remembrance
A Message for Peace and Hope this Shabbat
This Shabbat brings to a close a sorrowful week. The tragic deaths of five were senseless and all the more so that they were in synagogue when the assailants struck. We are left with our grief and profound sadness and a fork in the road, a choice for us to determine how we react and how we move forward.
A prayer to God in this moment is not sufficient. For I am sure God’s Will is for peace. Now, my prayer reaches out to humanity. May we find it in ourselves to refuse to succumb to blind hatred. May we have the strength to resist the temptation for sadness and grief to devolve into blind hatred and we not seduced by the desire for revenge. May we take the proper time to mourn our loss and support the grieving families. Then let us arise and find ways to move forward along a path that brings peace and compassion. May our leaders help to bring calm and not incite or place blame with incendiary rhetoric.
There has been enough hate this week to last us a lifetime. Hate has only brought us despair, distrust and deep loss. May the time of hate come to a close and a new chapter rise from the ashes of this tragedy. May we find the way to peace.
Shabbat Shalom