Rabbis For Human Rights

Sign the letter of Support to urge the Israeli government to exercise wisdom by droping the case against Rabbi Ascherman and to rescind its policy of home demolitions. We believe that the word of the prophets still speaks to us: ultimately, Zion will only be redeemed through justice and those who return to her through acts of righteousness.

"..Rabbi Arik Ascherman (Executive Director of Rabbis for Human Rights) along with two co-defendants are on trial in Jerusalem (next hearing will be in January 2005), 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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Rabbis For Human Rights asks you to 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..."

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