Jewish Voice for Peace – Page 5 – ReThinking Foreign Policy

Linda Sarsour on the Ongoing Attacks on Her and the Women’s March

On: November 19, 2018

Sarsour: The real threat is white nationalism and white supremacy. They want to destroy us all. We are all we got and you know that you can count on me and the Women’s March leaders to continue to be bold and put it all on the line. We hope to see you on January 19th, 2019. We promise you that we have remarkable things in store and you will leave inspired once again. Continue Reading

Q&A With Rebecca Vilkomerson

By: Mitchell Plitnick

On: September 27, 2016

In: BDS, Jewish Community

Advertisements Rebecca Vilkomerson has been a member of Jewish Voice for Peace since 2001 and the group’s Executive Director since 2009. She lived with her family in Israel from 2006-2009. In 2010 she was named one of the 50 most influential Jewish American leaders by the Forward, and was namedContinue Reading

Brooklyn Commons Owner Responds, Doubles Down on Anti-Semitic Speaker

By: Mitchell Plitnick

On: September 7, 2016

In: Anti-Semitism

Advertisements The owner of Brooklyn Commons, Melissa Ennen, has finally responded to the controversy around the appearance of 9/11 Truther and anti-Semite Christopher Bollyn. Unfortunately, her response is to defend his appearance at her venue. Here is her statement, in full:Continue Reading

The Cold Realities of US Policy in Israel-Palestine

By: Mitchell Plitnick

On: October 15, 2014

In: Uncategorized, United States, US-Israel Lobby

The power of the pro-Israel lobby is undeniable, but the image of the US being forced into policies it would otherwise abhor by that lobby is absurd and inaccurate. The real roots of US policy remain entrenched in perceived national interests and geo-strategic concerns. Continue Reading