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Rabbis for Human Rights

We Are All Part of the Jewish Establishment

Mira Sucharov | Posted 08.01.2012 | Canada
Read More: American Jewish Establishment, Tel Aviv Riots, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Peter Beinart, Rabbis for Human Rights, Israel, Palestine, Aipac, Conference of Presidents, Americans for Peace Now, Ameinu, Canada News
Mira Sucharov

If you aren't sure whether you are part of the "Jewish establishment," I submit to you: Do you belong to a synagogue? Do you send your kids to Jewish camp? Jewish school? Do you work out at the JCC? Do you donate to the Jewish Federation?

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Progressive Jews Can Love Israel; Religious Jews Can Love Peace

Mira Sucharov | Posted 01.22.2012 | Canada
Read More: Jews, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Religion, Tikkun, Liberalism, Progressives, Rabbis for Human Rights, Religion and Politics, Gershom-Gorenberg, Canada News
Mira Sucharov

Instead of a person's values coming to carefully inform one's opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, what I'm seeing is the reflexive taking of sides. What could be a very fruitful discussion about values, ethics and policy instead comes to resemble a boxing ring, with everyone in their corners primed to fight.

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