I recently had the privilege of joining the Friends of Standing Together – an international network of supporters of Standing Together. Here is what they say on their website, and I couldn’t say it better.

Standing Together  is a progressive grassroots movement mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel against the occupation and for peace, equality, and social justice. We know that the majority have far more in common than that which sets us apart and only a tiny minority benefits from the status quo. The future that we want — peace and independence for Israelis and Palestinians, full equality for everyone in this land, and true social, economic, and environmental justice — is possible. To achieve this future, we must stand together as a united front: Jewish and Palestinian, secular and religious, Mizrahi and Ashkenazi, rural and urban, and people of all genders and sexual orientations. As the largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement in Israel, we are committed to creating an alternative to our existing reality and building the political strength to make this transformation possible. 

In this time of pain and turmoil, I hope you will join me in working to make a better life for EVERYONE in that tiny sliver of the Middle East. You can donate directly on the website, or even better, join the Friends of Standing Together and make a monthly donation.

If you are local to me, we have just started a local chapter of the Friends of Standing Together, and we will be meeting both on Zoom and in-person, the latter safely outside, weather permitting. Send me a message if you would like to know more.