PJJIP is a network of Jews within Progressive Judaism committed to social justice and the application of universal human rights to Jews and Palestinians in Palestine/Israel.
Our founding document is the Statement of Intent.
Updates:
8th July: PJJIP has written to the PJ leadership urging them to speak out on the action of the Board of Deputies.
1st July: the Board of Deputies has announced disciplinary action against the 36 Deputies who criticised the Israeli government in an open letter. PJJIP sent a letter protesting the Board’s actions and has since provided evidence that the charges against them are unfounded. The letter says, in part:
It is now beyond reasonable doubt that Gaza is the scene of numerous war crimes committed by the IDF and forces under its control. Many Jews feel that they cannot stay silent in the face of these crimes, especially while the Israeli government continues to insist that it is acting in the interests of Jews everywhere. Yet our communal bodies cannot even admit to the existence of such widespread opposition to Israel’s actions, let alone give voice to them. To stay silent while dissent is repressed, as the Board has done, is to support, albeit passively, an enormous injustice. There will be a moral price to pay for this silence.
Read the whole story here.
LJJIP has joined with Jews in the Movement for Reform Judaism to become Progressive Jews for Justice in Israel/Palestine (PJJIP).
Older news:
LJJIP calls for a Gaza ceasefire in a Guardian letter.
For LJJIP’s statements on the Gaza situation, see here.
For our digest of useful articles about the Gaza situation, see here.
For news about local actions – vigils, protests, meetings – see here.
To connect with PJJIP – to become a member (if you belong to a Liberal or Reform synagogue), or to join our mailing list – complete this form or send email to info@ljjip.org.
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