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Revealing Liberation: The Torah of Solidarity

This Shavuot, as we witness unimaginable suffering in Gaza, join Rabbis for Ceasefire, the American Council for Judaism, and global partners for “Revealing Liberation: The Torah of Solidarity” — a 26-hour virtual Tikkun Leyl Shavuot of learning, music, and connection across continents, building Jewish solidarity with Palestine and illuminating a path toward collective liberation. All are welcome, no prior Torah study experience needed.

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June 1st, 2025 — June 2nd, 2025
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11:00am - 1:00pm
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As we continue to organize in the face of unfathomable starvation and bombing in Gaza, this Shavuot, we will deepen our commitment to “Revealing Liberation: The Torah of Solidarity”.

Shavuot 5785, join Rabbis for Ceasefire and The American Council for Judaism, and many partner organizations for the second annual Global Tikkun Leyl, an all-day virtual teach-in. Through our 26 hours of learning together, we will demonstrate the global Jewish solidarity with Palestine, deepen relationships across continents, and develop shared analyses, songs, interpretations of texts, and beyond to illuminate our path to liberation.

Drop in for an hour or stay the whole night - no previous Torah study experience required - all are welcome! The program begins on June 1st at 6:00PM Jerusalem/4:00PM London/11:00AM NYC time and ends on June 2nd at 8:00PM Jerusalem/6:00PM London/1:00PM NYC time. Wherever you are in the world, we hope you’ll join us!

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