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Rabbis for Ceasefire

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In this time of great moral reckoning, we are speaking out with one voice to fulfill the most sacred obligation in Jewish tradition Pikuach nefesh: Saving a life.

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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
"You won't divide us from our neighbors."
NYC Jewish communities repudiate the ADL's blatant Islamophobia: You won't divide us from our neighbors.
Add your organizaiton: bit.ly/ADLWontDivideUS
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Rabbis for Ceasefire Statement on Zohran Mamadani becoming NYC’s Next Mayor
November 5, 2025/ 18 Cheshvan 5786

Blessed is the Source of Life who is good and bestows good.
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
“The liberal Zionist vision of Israel has never, for a moment, been the reality of the Jewish state. There’s a human cost to that political commitment, and it comes on the backs of Palestinians" - R4C Founding Director @alissashira.bsky.social in @jewishcurrents.bsky.social
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Anti-Mamdani Letter Draws Support from Liberal Rabbinate
The letter revealed a split between liberal rabbis backing the mayoral nominee and those opposing him over his positions on Israel.
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Deporting Solidarity: An Avera of the Soil and Spirit

זִרְע֨וּ לָכֶ֤ם לִצְדָקָה֙ קִצְר֣וּ לְפִי־חֶ֔סֶד נִ֥ירוּ לָכֶ֖ם נִ֑יר וְעֵת֙ לִדְר֣וֹשׁ אֶת־יְהֹוָ֔ה עַד־יָב֕וֹא וְיֹרֶ֥ה צֶ֖דֶק לָכֶֽם׃

Sow righteousness for yourselves; reap the fruits of goodness; plough for yourselves fresh ground of seeking the Divine, So that you may obtain a teacher of righteousness.
- Hosea 10:12
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
New @jewishcurrents.bsky.social podcast episode about our Yizkor on Yom Kippur, dedicated to the memory fo R' Arthur Waskow z"l The work continues to build liberatory Judaism as part of our sacred covenant with the future. jewishcurrents.org/yizkor-in-th...
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Yizkor in the Streets
A discussion with Rabbis for Ceasefire organizers on adapting our sacred rituals to build a Judaism beyond Zionism.
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
The Talmud teaches: “One who sees their friend after twelve months says, Blessed are You… Who revives the dead.”
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Update: we blew this fundraising goal out of the water! $218,000 and counting!!!
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
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Over 1,000 Rabbis and Jewish Peace Activists in Brooklyn Demand Gaza Ceasefire
Here in New York, more than 1,000 rabbis and Jewish peace activists led a protest Thursday demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to U.S. arms transfers to Israel. They gathered at Brookly...
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Voice4Justice @voices4justice.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
✡️ Rabbis and Jewish clergy were arrested 👮 earlier this evening as thousands from the Jewish community united on a holy day calling for an end to the war 🛑 culminating in civil disobedience that blocked the Brooklyn Bridge. @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social 👏 Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPUt37x...
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
The JewsforFoodAidforPeopleInGaza campaing is so so so close to reaching the $180,000 goal for our High Holiday Tzedakah campaign before Yom Kippur begins. If you haven't yet please give now! givebutter.com/FoodAidTzeda...
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Let the past year and its curses end, let the new year and it's blessings begin. May 5786 see the end of the genocide in Gaza and the beginning of liberation.
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We are here to support everyone who wants one, to have a meaningful High Holidays experience. Our Open Communities directory lists dozens of life-affirming Jewish communities eager to warmly welcome you exactly as you are: in your despair, grief, fear, rage, and love. www.opencommunities.info
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IfNotNow Boston 🔥 @ifnotnowboston.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
500 Jews and people of conscience are taking a stand in the pouring rain for life and freedom. Our tradition denounces these horrors and demands we cry out against them. Every human being is created B’tselem Elohim, in the divine image. If there is a hungry person, one must feed them. #NotInOurName
Two people stand together smiling, one holding a sign saying "Save a Life, Save a Whole World."A person stands facing backward with a shirt that says "Fascism, Now that's not Kosher! Equality and justice for all. If not now, when?"Two people stand holding signs saying "Let all you are hungry come and eat" and "Not in our name - No to starvation, yes to solidarity!"A person sits holding a sign saying "Jews Support Food for Gaza"
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IfNotNow Boston 🔥 @ifnotnowboston.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Rabbi Rebecca Zimmerman Hornstein and Rabbi Aron Wander declare “We will make the choice every day to not close our hearts to the enormity of the horror.” “We are not here today because we all agree on everything…But we do agree that our tradition teaches the infinite value of sacred life.”
Two speakers, both Rabbis, stand in front of a sign saying "Trump: Jews Say No More"
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IfNotNow Boston 🔥 @ifnotnowboston.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds of Jews and allies have gathered outside the Israeli Consulate in Boston to decry the ongoing starvation of Gaza. Our Jewish values compel us to demand a ceasefire. To demand aid be allowed into Gaza. To demand our government stop supporting genocide. #JewsSayNoMore
Hundreds of people gather outside in Boston with a large banner saying Boston Jews Say Stop the War on GazaHundreds of people gather outside in front of banners saying "Netanyahu Stop Starving Gaza" and "Trump: Jews Say No More"
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IfNotNow Boston 🔥 @ifnotnowboston.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Join us this Thursday, 8/14 at 5:30pm in downtown Boston for a mass mobilization. No flags. Details at innmvmt.org/boston-jews-say-no-more Whoever can protest our people’s actions, and doesn’t, is responsible for them. (Shabbat 54B)
Jews Say: No More
Statler Park, Boston
Thursday, August 14th 5:30 PM ET
Stop Starvation, Stop Ethnic Cleansing
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
In Jewish time, we are bein hametzarim, between the narrow places. A three week period of communal mourning, a time of reflection and grief during which we reflect on hardship and we yearn for joy and redemption.
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
The Global Shavuot Teach-In has begun! Now ongoing until 2pm eastern Monday! Amazing learning hour after hour -- check out the schedule and register here: rabbis4ceasefire.com/shavuot2025/
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
We are just a few hundred signers away from hitting our initial goal of 18,000 signers before Shabbat! Please share to Jews in your life who want to see an end to the starvation of people in Gaza. They'll be joining over 600 rabbis and 80+ Jewish orgs around the globe! foodaidforgaza.org
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
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Center for Jewish Nonviolence @cjnv.org · 26/05/2025
Join @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social, @acjna.bsky.social and many incredible partner organizations (including us) on June 1st and 2nd for a 26-hour-long Shavuot teach-in. Check out the full schedule of presentations and register at rabbis4ceasefire.com/shavuot2025
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Every life is a universe. Every murder is a desecration of the divine. We are outraged at the horrifying murder of two people outside the Capitol Jewish Museum last night. May the family and friends of Yaron and Sarah be comforted along with all those who mourn.
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
NEW: Our 5785 Passover supplements compiled by R4C members! The supplements do not shy away from the painful contradictions while also showing deep reverence for tradition. It embodies the liberatory Judaism we are building. Please consider weaving these into your haggadah this year!
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Moses begged Pharoah: Let Our People Go! This year as students are abducted by ICE in the US and Palestinians are killed and forced off their land by Israel we say: Let Our People Stay! Let Our People Be Free! Observe Passover with us! More Haggadah supplements coming tomorrow!
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Passover 5785/2025
Let Our People Stay! Let Our People Be Free! In every generation we are commanded to tell the story of Israelite exodus from Mitzrayim. In that story Moses pleads with Pharoah: Let Our People Go! I…
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Blessings on @sanders.senate.gov head for the powerful speech he just gave on the Senate floor to stop the sale of weapons to Israel. Bombs that will be used to murder and destroy as all humanitarian aid is being blocked to the people of Gaza.
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Rabbis to Senate HELP Committee Members: How Dare You Instrumentalize Concern for Jewish Safety to Shield Israel from Accountability In response to the Senate HELP Committee hearing today. Four reasons we reject the basic premise 🧵
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Rabbi Alissa Wise @alissashira.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Leveling an entire building and murdering dozens to kill one person must be part of this story. Out tolerance for collective punishment as a society is horrifying. We are being ruled by soulless idiots.
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Grateful for CFP stepping up to call out Christian Zionism and Christian Nationalism!
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Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Last night 1000+ Jews stood outside of ICE headquarters to call for the return of Mahmoud Khalil, the end of deportations, and the end to attacks on the democracy we need to keep Jews and everyone safe. You can listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Links in reply.
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Peter Hogness @peterhogness.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
“Over a thousand US Jews outside ICE headquarters in NYC, demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil and protesting the Trump-Musk deportation agenda. We are Jews for freedom and democracy saying #FreeMahmoud !” Organized by @ifnotnowmovement.org @jfrejnyc.bsky.social @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social 🧵
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
TONIGHT in NYC - 6 pm Foley Square. Join us!
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Honest and haunting piece in @thenation.com by @edgeofsports.bsky.social with powerful words from our own @alissashira.bsky.social: "Woe to the Jewish institutions, like the Anti-Defamation League, that continue to kiss his ring, playing Russian roulette with both Jewish and Palestinian lives.”
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Trump’s Mob-Boss Offer to Us Jews: Accept “Protection”—or Else
Under the guise of “fighting antisemitism,” Trump is shredding our rights and telling us we are safe.
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Starting tomorrow an 8 week course on Diasporism(s) with two of our rabbis, @rabbiandykahn.com and @alissashira.bsky.social, delves into the diverse ways Jewish thought has grappled with concepts of belonging, identity, & collective obligation. Register here: www.judaismunbound.com/2025-courses...
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
There's still time to contribute to our Purim fundraiser! Please do! www.givegab.com/campaigns/pu...
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Donate to Purim Drive for Palestine Emergency Fund
Join me in giving to Grassroots International's campaign Purim Drive for Palestine Emergency Fund
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Today we invoke the true Queen Esther and stand up to the forces who would use Jewish safety as a pretext to shut down legal, peaceful student protests, to detain an expecting father a and green card holder, to suppress the movement for Palestinian liberation, and to destroy higher education.
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Jews For Racial & Economic Justice Action @jfrejnyc.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The ADL is proudly and openly allied with antisemites and fascists who are taking an axe to our democracy and hurting all of us. Full stop.
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Trump's Executive Order in action. They are revoking his green card with complete disregard for the law. We must mobilize powerfully in his defense to demonstrate we won't cower and we will defend democracy and rights. We demand he be released immediately!
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
As Purim approaches, let's unmask the deviousness of the Heritage Foundation's addendum to Project 2025, called Project Esther after the heroine in the Purim story. It of course feigns concern for Jews to erode all of our rights -- we won't be fooled! www.jta.org/2025/03/04/i...
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Christian conservatives have appropriated Queen Esther as a symbol. Let's take her back. - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
American Jews should stand up against a movement that coopts a Jewish heroine to attack free speech and queer people, write a rabbi and an LGBTQ+ activist.
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
See our new statement as the ceasefire collapses during Ramadan and Purim: rabbis4ceasefire.com/wp-content/u...
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
We are watching and paying attention to this thread and this hearing -- we are in a very scary place when it comes to anti-Jewish hatred. We need to heighten our critical thinking and compassion. Our rights and our lives at stake by those that seek to redefine antisemitism to defend the Israeli govt
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Yesterday, hundreds of Jews gathered outside of the ADL conference in Midtown Manhattan to show that the ADL does NOT speak for us– and is actively putting us in danger.
People holding black and white signs that say "ADL is bad for Jews" and "Jews say no to ethnic cleansing" photo by Daniel Efram
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
The ADL is having their annual conference today in NYC and we have a message we need to make sure they hear -- join us at 5:15 pm at Bella Abzug park for a rally and ritual to fortify ourselves for the fights ahead!
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Join us and @ifnotnowmovement.org and @jfrejnyc.bsky.social tomorrow to shout down those that risk our safety and freedoms for their personal gain. LOCATION: Bella Abzug Park. Enter on 34th Street. Bring a tallit if you have one! ASL interpretation will be provided.
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Rabbi Alissa Wise @alissashira.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Humanitarian aid is not a bargaining chip. Denying supplies people need to live is collective punishment and a war crime.
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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
In this time of rising authoritarianism, and the ADL’s embrace of it, we gather together as the Jewish community we need, refusing to cower in fear. Join us for a community and ritual March 3, 5:15 pm in Midtown Manhattan (exact location to come)
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Shannon CG @shannoncg.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
So proud to be in community with folks organizing. I just donated to @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social and hope other culturally Christian folks will join me in saying #saynotoethnicleansing saynotoethniccleansing.org
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Jewish People Say No To Ethnic Cleansing
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Josh Gondelman @joshgondelman.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
I am probably on some government lists now but at least I am in good company.
NYT full page ad signed by 350 rabbis and several other Jewish people. Text: Trump has called for the removal of all Palestinians from Gaza. Jewish people say NO to ethnic cleansing. (Photo stolen from James Schamus’s Twitter! Thank you, James!)
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James Schamus @jamesschamus.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Proud to have joined over 350 rabbis (and counting) to help make this simple statement in today's @nytimes
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