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I am a Jew from Lebanon, and have many times experienced anti-Arab racism
first-hand at airports, both in the US and in Israel.
I will not stay silent as this poison spreads. To my Arab and Muslim friends
I say: we stand with you.
– Henri–
In recent weeks, over 28 million copies of the virulently anti-Islam movie Obsession have been distributed to people across the country–including every pastor and rabbi in America; the words “Muslim” and “Arab” have become synonymous with “Terrorist”; and now many openly state that being a Muslim-American or Arab-American disqualifies one from holding elected office in this country.
A strong democracy requires a majority that stands up for the minority, refusing to remain silent when others fuel the fires of division and hatred. We are appalled by the recent escalation of demonizing attacks against Arabs and Muslims. These are attacks on people we are proud to call our neighbors, colleagues, loved ones and fellow citizens. As Jews and other people of faith, we know too well the price when others remain silent. To our Arab and Muslim friends, we say we stand with you. Click here for more..
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I am a Jew from Lebanon, and have many times experienced anti-Arab racism
first-hand at airports, both in the US and in Israel.
I will not stay silent as this poison spreads. To my Arab and Muslim friends
I say: we stand with you.
– Henri–
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Demonizing any group is wrong.
At this time, it’s crucial to stand with our Muslim brothers and sisters against the fear-mongering of the rightwing.
Peace, salaam, shalom,
Will Fudeman
(with Sorcha, the Rhodesian Ridgeback)
Ithaca, NY- October
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God is one, and all human beings children of God.
Alexander Patico
Secretary, North America
Orthodox Peace Fellowship
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We’re all children of God.
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This photo was taken while I was visiting the Jericho Refugee Camp in
the West Bank. (I’m on the left.)
Muslims, Jews and Christians need to stop letting hate divide us.
Terry Fletcher
Berkeley, California, USA
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People aren’t born with hate in their hearts. This is something people learn. I believe hate develops when people live in a state of fear and ignorance. The answer really can be simple: Replace the fear with love and the ignorance with knowledge.
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I am so glad to be sharing this land with you, my Arab cousins. My
life is richer because you are in it. I do not accept scapegoating you.
The photo is from the innauguration of the Canadian Jewish anti-
occupation group, Independent Jewish Voices. I am speaking there on
behalf of my US Jewish anti-occupation group, Jewish Voice for Peace.
Glen Hauer
Berkeley, California, USA
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I wholeheartedly support your campaign. Hatred and fear mongering =
violates not only biblical and democratic values of equality, justice =
and peace but also causes unspeakable suffering of the victims.
Dr. Elisabeth Schssler Fiorenza
Krister Stendahl Professor
Harvard Divinity School
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We need to open our minds and educate ourselves on the world that is out there. As the lyrics go from Alan Jackson’s song: ‘We’re All Gods Children’Here comes a Baptist, here comes a Jew There goes a Mormon and a Muslim tooI see a Buddhist and a HinduI see a Catholic and I see you. We’re all god’s children God Bless The Turners -
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If we would all act as if others are looking over our shoulder, then we would not allow the total injustice that IS the daily struggle of Palestinians, and increasingly the growing number of poor and weak among the Jews of Israel and elsewhere!
Namaste
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Shel Horowitz