You and I know that this New York Times story is not only infuriating, but it is also important. We all need to know what’s really happening in the West Bank. Otherwise, there is no way to create pressure for these policies to change, or to build momentum for a new political narrative. And it is Peace Now – supported by New Jewish Narrative – that helps get these stories out. Peace Now staff are tracking activities on the ground in the West Bank and in the fine print of bureaucratic decisions. It’s no surprise that Peace Now’s experts are quoted in the New York Times story. If you are frustrated by what the settlers are doing to Palestinians and to Israel, the answer is to make a donation to New Jewish Narrative. Peace Now relies on funding from NJN – and NJN relies on funding from individuals like you and me. Click here to make a donation. Your gift makes possible Peace Now’s work. It also supports NJN’s Washington advocacy and organizing efforts throughout the American Jewish community. We need to act now. Israel and the Palestinians are spinning towards a future marked by even more bloodshed. The settler movement (with the backing of the Israeli government) is trying to exploit the chaos of this moment to make it impossible for Israel to pull out of this death spiral. Our job is to stop the settlers and to make a better future possible. New Jewish Narrative works with members of Congress. We organize young American Jews. And we partner with Peace Now to support their invaluable work. You can be part of it all by making a donation to New Jewish Narrative. Help stop the settlers. Help us change the narrative. Help us build a better future. December is a critical month for us. NJN raises one-third of our operating budget this month. It’s up to you and me – and other individuals like us – to step forward and make sure that the money is there for this work to continue. If you, like me, still believe a better future is worth fighting for, please read the New York Times story, check out Peace Now’s regular updates, and stay active with New Jewish Narrative. Thank you, Hadar Susskind President and CEO |