Blocking Settlements at the World Zionist Congress NJN’s leadership of the Hatikvah slate at the World Zionist Congress brought two victories in the fight against settlement expansion this week: Our coalition of progressive and liberal slates successfully passed a resolution preventing the WZO from using any resources for settlement in the Gaza Strip. We are also waiting on the final results on a resolution blocking funding for construction at E1. |
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30 Years After Rabin: How His Assassination Shaped American Jewish Politics NJN will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday November, 4 at 3:00 PM Eastern to delve into the impact of the Rabin assassination on the American Jewish political landscape. Join two NJN board members who leading voices in American Jewish thought—Letty Cottin Pogrebin, founding editor of Ms. magazine and longtime activist, and Sam Norich, former publisher of The Forward — for a deep and timely conversation about how Rabin’s murder reshaped American Jewish politics, identity, and engagement with Israel. |
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Today's New York Times featured an article about changes to the American Jewish left in the wake of the Gaza War. It quotes NJN's Hadar Susskind articulating the need for a political space where you can care about Israel and be wholeheartedly opposed to the Israeli government's actions.
"So many people, were taught that it's 'You support Israel, period.' Many people are not willing to have that be the end of the discussion." |
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NJN at the Other Israel Film Festival NJN is proud to partner with the Other Israel Film Festival to showcase films from Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers who tell stories of the nuances and complexities of life under occupation. The festival is run through the Meyerson JCC in New York, and will take place between November 6th and 13th. Use the discount code “newjewishnarrative25” at checkout for a 20% discount on your tickets! |
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Peace Now reports on demolition orders for 11 homes at Palestinian village The Civil Administration issued demolition notices this week for 13 Palestinian structures in the village of Umm al-Khair in the South Hebron Hills. This is the latest move in a prolonged campaign against the community. Of the 13 notices, 11 concern residential homes, one concerns a household bathroom, and one concerns a greenhouse. Residents have 4 days to file an appeal in court to halt the demolition. If no appeal is filed, or if an appeal is denied, the administration may proceed with demolishing the structures. |
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