Rabbis For Human Rights

A few Rabbis released a message calling on the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) to change its operating protocol regarding civilians in combat zones. Rabbis for Human Rights has issued a rebuttal, claiming that the sources in the message were taken out of context, while emphasizing the need to be courageous in trying to convert our enemies into our friends.

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»» Complete coverage of the issue including press reports, multimedia presentations, and our rebuttal "Who is courageous? Those that convert their enemies into their admirers".

RHR’s innovative Yeshiva program encourages respect for human rights and social justice; furthers knowledge of the Jewish tradition and the pluralistic approach to its study and application; and creates a group of young Israelis dedicated to Jewish values in defense of human rights.

»» Read more about this exciting program.

Rabbi Arik Ascherman (Executive Director of Rabbis for Human Rights), together with human rights activists Ori Omer and Shai Eliezer Tzvi were arrested for standing in front of bulldozers in an effort to block the demolition of Palestinian homes. They are charged with interfering with the police in the execution of their duties. If convicted, they face up to three years in jail or a fine.

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»» Complete trial coverage including press releases, affidavits, testimonies, transcripts, photos and ways that you can help.

Join us in our utter condemnation of attacks on innocent civilians.

We call upon our fellow Jews to stand with the people of Israel at this time, empathizing with those families who have been decimated by Palestinian terrorism and with those families who have sent their sons, husbands, and fathers to combat it. We ask that they concern themselves with the body of Israel, as well as its soul.

Read our Statement On The Current Crisis
(written in April 2002 during the defensive wall operation)
  English Version
  Hebrew Version  [PDF 128 KB]

Join us in protesting unequal treatment towards the Jewish People.

The Presbyterian Church (USA) 216th General Assembly voted July 2, 2004 on numerous resolutions regarding the Jewish People and the conflict in the Middle East, including starting a process of a phased and selective divestment of its nearly $8 billion portfolio from select Israel-related firms. Rabbis for Human Rights feels that a notable lack of empathy characterizes these resolutions. In our ongoing dialogue with the Presbyterian Church (USA).) we stress that the human rights of Jews to respectful, equal treatment should be dear to the hearts of all who call upon the Name of the Creator.

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»» Complete Assembly coverage including press releases, resolutions, recomendations, backgrounders and reports dealing with the Presbyterian Church (USA) position towards Israel and the Jewish People.

Wedding? Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Bris?
The next time you celebrate, bring some celebration to the lives of needy families in Israel. Donate 7 Shekels for each guest to the Food For Life program sponsored by Latet, (Israel Humanitarian Aid) and Rabbis for Human Rights.

»» Donate to Food for Life http://www.latet.org.il