[Sundaycommunity] Fw: Rabbis for Human Rights statement regarding the ongoing attack in Southern Israel

Tue Oct 10 14:06:28 PDT 2023

Thanks Brian and Sylvia, please send the link to the Sabeel thursday
service. Cpt with Hannah Redekop also had a good statement. I am just back
from participating at a proPalestinian rally at the Waterloo Public Square.
Abouiot 200+ in attendance in slight rain.
Dwyer

On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 4:22 PM sylvia skrepichuk via Sundaycommunity <
sundaycommunity at lists.integralshift.ca> wrote:

> Thanks Brian
> I have also received some excellent statements from Palestinian
> organizations.  I will send these out.
> This morning I attended the Kumi Now presentation from Sabeel Jerusalem.
> They are planning an ecumenical prayer service online from Jerusalem on
> Thursday morning.  I will send the link when I receive it.
> Peace
> Sylvia
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> *Subject:* [Sundaycommunity] Fw: Rabbis for Human Rights statement
> regarding the ongoing attack in Southern Israel
>
> Dear Sunday Community,
>
> Those of us who traveled to the Holy Land in recent years with Bob Holmes
> most likely met with representatives of the peace and justice organization
> known as Rabbis for Human Rights.  This group made up of hundreds of Rabbis
> has worked tirelessly to protect the human rights of Palestinians living in
> Israel and the West Bank.  When a Palestinian home is demolished by the
> Israeli Defense Force, the Rabbis for Human Rights move in to build a new
> one for the family.  When a Palestinian farmer's olive grove is vandalized
> by Israeli settlers and the olive trees cut down or burned, Rabbis for
> Human Rights come to plant new olive trees.
>
> This statement, sent out a couple of days ago by Rabbis for Human Rights,
> is a serious and balanced statement in reaction to the terrible events
> taking place.  I thought you might like to read it.
>
> Peace and blessings to all,
> Brian
>
> *Brian Halferty*
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> *Subject:* Rabbis for Human Rights statement regarding the ongoing attack
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> Rabbis for Human Rights statement regarding the ongoing attack in Southern
> Israel
>
> Like many here and around the world, we too stand in shock, pain, and
> horror at the murderous attack that occurred in the southern part of the
> country over the last 24 hours. At this moment the attack is still going on
> and many of our friends are currently under fire, some have been hurt, and
> others have lost their loved ones. Even though no one can assess the true
> dimensions of this tragedy at the moment, it is already clear that we are
> facing an unprecedented scale of loss, injuries, and abductions.
>
> A thorough examination and a process of drawing difficult conclusions will
> be needed to fully comprehend the depth of the failure that allowed these
> events to unfold as they did. However, one thing is painfully clear even
> now: this reality is not a matter of fate, and no person, man, woman, or
> child should have to live in fear, hide in shelters, or flee to find
> refuge. Security is not a privilege - it is a fundamental right that every
> individual is entitled to, simply by virtue of being human. Yet, it is also
> the thing that has been stolen from all the inhabitants of this land, both
> Israelis and Palestinians, for far too many years, leaving behind a trail
> of blood. This cycle must come to an end.
>
> It is already evident that the new reality awaiting us cannot be like
> yesterday. The big question that arises is whether we will be swept along
> by those failed concepts, which have proven to be detrimental time and time
> again, or if we will turn towards something fundamentally different, a path
> that will ensure not only our peace but also theirs, our future alongside
> theirs, our dignity standing shoulder to shoulder with theirs.
>
> We grieve and mourn with the families of the victims, send wishes of
> healing to the wounded and their families, and hold prayers for the swift
> release of the captives and the alleviation of suffering as much as
> possible.
>
> May the Lord grant strength to His people; may the Lord bless His people
> with Peace.
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