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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. Current mission statement adopted in 2009.
October 15, 2015
We understand from a recent report in The New York Times
that you will be departing tomorrow on a journey to the State of
Israel. According to the article, your purpose is to speak at a
gathering of mayors in Jerusalem on the topic of “combating
anti-Semitism.” While combating anti-Semitism, along with all forms of
racism and discrimination, is a valid goal, we write to register our
concern that you, as Mayor of New York
City, are choosing to follow the ritual of New York politicians who
travel to Israel—and do so with political blinders on. That you are
being fully subsidized by an individual investor and entrepreneur who
resides in Brooklyn, Baruck Eliezer Gross, only underscores the
potential for one-sidedness in this trip. For us, as New York City
residents and voters engaged in critiquing Israeli policies and
supporting those who are charged with “anti-Semitism” for doing so, this
news raises some troubling issues.
- We hope you recognize that your constituents include many Jews, Muslims, Christians, atheists, and others who strongly oppose Israeli policies of occupation, exclusion, apartheid, and relentless suppression of both Palestinian citizens of Israel and those residing in the Occupied Territory. Your travel to Israel under the circumstances detailed in the news report validates the “With-us or Against-us” ideological perspective of Israel partisans and marginalizes the perspectives of those who suffer from Israeli government policies—including Palestinians in exile in your own city....
Dear Mayor de Blasio:
We understand from a recent report in The New York Times
that you will be departing tomorrow on a journey to the State of
Israel. According to the article, your purpose is to speak at a
gathering of mayors in Jerusalem on the topic of “combating
anti-Semitism.” While combating anti-Semitism, along with all forms of
racism and discrimination, is a valid goal, we write to register our
concern that you, as Mayor of New York
City, are choosing to follow the ritual of New York politicians who
travel to Israel—and do so with political blinders on. That you are
being fully subsidized by an individual investor and entrepreneur who
resides in Brooklyn, Baruck Eliezer Gross, only underscores the
potential for one-sidedness in this trip. For us, as New York City
residents and voters engaged in critiquing Israeli policies and
supporting those who are charged with “anti-Semitism” for doing so, this
news raises some troubling issues.
- We hope you recognize that your constituents include many Jews, Muslims, Christians, atheists, and others who strongly oppose Israeli policies of occupation, exclusion, apartheid, and relentless suppression of both Palestinian citizens of Israel and those residing in the Occupied Territory. Your travel to Israel under the circumstances detailed in the news report validates the “With-us or Against-us” ideological perspective of Israel partisans and marginalizes the perspectives of those who suffer from Israeli government policies—including Palestinians in exile in your own city.
Dear Mayor de Blasio:
We understand from a recent report in The New York Times
that you will be departing tomorrow on a journey to the State of
Israel. According to the article, your purpose is to speak at a
gathering of mayors in Jerusalem on the topic of “combating
anti-Semitism.” While combating anti-Semitism, along with all forms of
racism and discrimination, is a valid goal, we write to register our
concern that you, as Mayor of New York
City, are choosing to follow the ritual of New York politicians who
travel to Israel—and do so with political blinders on. That you are
being fully subsidized by an individual investor and entrepreneur who
resides in Brooklyn, Baruck Eliezer Gross, only underscores the
potential for one-sidedness in this trip. For us, as New York City
residents and voters engaged in critiquing Israeli policies and
supporting those who are charged with “anti-Semitism” for doing so, this
news raises some troubling issues.
- We hope you recognize that your constituents include many Jews, Muslims, Christians, atheists, and others who strongly oppose Israeli policies of occupation, exclusion, apartheid, and relentless suppression of both Palestinian citizens of Israel and those residing in the Occupied Territory. Your travel to Israel under the circumstances detailed in the news report validates the “With-us or Against-us” ideological perspective of Israel partisans and marginalizes the perspectives of those who suffer from Israeli government policies—including Palestinians in exile in your own city.
