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Rabbis launch campaign to lift Israeli blockade of Gaza

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In Jewish tradition a communal fast is held in times of crisis both as an expression of mourning and a call to repentance. In this spirit, Ta'anit Tzedek "" Jewish Fast for Gaza is a collective act of conscience initiated by an ad hoc group of rabbis, Jews, people of faith, and all concerned with the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

This water-only fast will take place every third Thursday of the month, from sunrise to sunset. In addition to signing on to the statement above, participants are asked to donate the money they save on food to the Milk for Preschoolers Campaign of the American Near Eastern Refugee Aid (ANERA). This important relief campaign combats malnutrition among Gazan preschool children through daily provisions of fortified milk and high energy biscuits.

Those who are unable to fast for the entire day are encouraged to engage in a partial fast or to find their own meaningful ways to observe the day. Participants may also initiate public events in different communities that will further the goals of the fast.

We invite additional rabbis to join our minyan and all people of conscience to join in the fast. To be listed as a supporter of the fast, please fill out the form below. Your email address will not be displayed on the list of supporters.

Please share this widely with friends, colleagues, press contacts and people in your community who may be interested.

Click here to sign the petition

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Rabbi Brian Walt is the Executive Director of Rabbis for Human Rights North America and was the founding Rabbi of JRF Congregation Mishkan Shalom in Philadelphia, PA

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Where is the Good Word for 26,000 Jews Who Fell... by Jason Paz on Friday, Jul 10, 2009 at 10:53:56 AM
What an extraordinary ray of hope by Meryl Ann Butler on Friday, Jul 10, 2009 at 3:04:47 PM
3rd Thursday of month, water only by luckydjw on Sunday, Jul 12, 2009 at 6:01:05 PM