Jewish Voice for Peace Boston believes in justice, equality, and lasting peace for Palestinians and Israelis. We are part of a global movement to challenge Israeli oppression of Palestinians and the US policies that support it. We stand with our partners who are unfairly targeted for using their voices for a free Palestine. See our letters of support below.
BOSTON-AREA JEWS AND ALLIES FAST IN SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINIANS -DEMAND IMMEDIATE END TO ISRAEL’S STARVATION CAMPAIGN IN GAZA
On July 4, Jewish Voice for Peace Boston hosted approximately 50 Boston-area Jews and allies for a Solidarity Shabbat. Event organizers hoped to provide an alternative to Independence Day celebrations and draw attention to Israel's brutal starvation campaign in Gaza and the United States’ complicity in it.
On May 5th, MassArt placed staff members Peggy Wang and Isaac Watts on administrative leave for attending a demonstration against the genocide of Palestinians and in support of divestment. They falsely accused them of engaging in violence. Six MassArt students were also sent disciplinary letters.
JVP Boston condemns the disciplinary actions taken by MassArt against students and staff members Peggy Wang and Isaac Watts.
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) Boston stands in solidarity with Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee, Harvard Jews for Palestine, and other campus groups, in condemning the university’s use of the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.
We are committed to anti-Zionism and opposing antisemitism in the context of a liberatory framework. In the piece, we answer the questions: Why do we oppose both antisemitism and Zionism? Why is it NOT antisemitic to oppose Zionism? and Why is it dangerous to equate anti-Zionism with antisemitism? We hope this statement can be a resource for JVBP members, Palestine solidarity activists, journalists, and the wider public.
JVP Boston is committed to justice, equality, dignity and peace for all people, from Massachusetts to Palestine, and we invite all those who share these values to connect with JVP Boston and our Palestinian partners.
It is in the spirit of that invitation, and in solidarity with our community that we know and deeply abide by the truth that we keep us safe, and therefore must address the September 12th shooting of Caleb Gannon.
Jewish Voice for Peace Boston rejects the narrative put forward by Rep. Jake Auchincloss and the Boston Globe in its editorial on Jan. 18, 2024 regarding the $13.3 million federal anti-terrorism grant that “the Jewish community” is unanimous in feeling threatened by an uptick in “antisemitism” and therefore wants the City Council to approve the grant. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) Boston and IfNotNow Boston stand in full support of Northeastern student activists and denounces false claims of antisemitism
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) Boston stands in full support of Emerson student activists violently arrested by the Boston Police Department.
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) Boston stands in full support of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA)’s commitment to anti-racist education and instruction about anti-Palestinian racism.
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) Boston stands in full support of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) statement calling for a ceasefire.
Jewish Voice for Peace Boston condemns Northeastern 's intimidation, threats of sanctions, and disciplinary actions taken against students who participated in a peaceful sit-in on December 1st, 2023.
We support the Brandeis faculty senate measures passed to call on Brandeis to drop disciplinary charges against the students arrested at the rally on November 10th, 2023 and to ask the Middlesex County District Attorney’s office to drop legal charges against all seven people arrested.
In collaboration with both Massachusetts and National organizations, JVP Boston urges Senators Markey and Warren to support Senate Resolution 504 requiring a report on Israel’s human rights practices and U.S. military aid to Israel.
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