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Global Shavuot Teach-in "From the US to Palestine: Solidarity is Holy"
On May 21st-22nd, the American Council for Judaism and Rabbis for Ceasefire will be hosting our third annual Global Shavuot Teach-in
Under the theme “From the U.S. to Palestine: Solidarity is Holy” we will demonstrate global Jewish solidarity with Palestine, deepen relationships across continents, and develop shared analyses, songs, interpretations of texts and beyond that guide our way to liberation.
This teach-in will be wide ranging including short films and discussions, traditional Jewish text studies, skill shares, song shares, history lessons, political discussions, art making workshops and beyond!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join the American Council for Judaism, Rabbis for Ceasefire, and our many partner organizations for our third annual global Shavuot teach-in “From the US to Palestine: Solidarity is Holy.” As the United States expands imperialist wars and Israel continues to inflict horrific violence in Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran, we must recommit to the Holiness of all life.
Shavuot is traditionally observed through staying up all night studying. We will use our study to grow our solidarity through a 24 hour teach-in. Through text study, short films, songs, and other formats, our teachers from across the world will share their knowledge so we may all become more principled, learned, and committed to liberation.
Drop in for one session or stay for the whole 24 hours; all our welcome and no prior Jewish text knowledge is needed. The event will begin on May 21st at 6:00 PM Jerusalem/4:00 PM London/11:00 AM NY and ends May 22nd: 6:00 PM Jerusalem/4:00 PM London/11:00 AM NYC
Co-sponsored by:
Solidarity of Nations - Achvat Amim
Center for Jewish Nonviolence
IfNotNow
Tzedek Chicago
Cleveland Jewish Collective
Shel Maala
Beyt Tikkun Synagogue
Partners for Progressive Israel
Boston Workers Circle
Kehilla Community Synagogue
Christian-Jewish Allies for a Just Peace in Israel-Palestine
The Bushwick/Ridgewood Shul
Kesher Pittsburgh
Hartford Jewish Organizing Collective
Kol Tzedek
Independent Jewish Voices Canada
Narrow Bridge Candles
This Is Not An Ulpan
V'ahavtah: A Judaism Beyond Zionism Synagogue
Jews for Tikkun Olam: Jewish social workers, therapist, spiritual leaders for social justice and Palestinian liberation
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