Weekly Action for Peace: Stop War with Iran, Defend the Block the Bombs Act, and Protect Free Speech

Dear Rachel,

In this week’s Action for Peace, we focus on efforts to:
🛑 Stop war with Iran before it spirals further
💣 Protect the Block the Bombs Act from sabotage
💬 Defend the First Amendment from executive overreach
📚 Stay informed and grounded in critical analysis

Take Action

🛑 NO WAR WITH IRAN — PASS THE WAR POWERS
RESOLUTION

Violence is escalating. Congress must immediately pass War Powers
Resolutions in the House and Senate to end unauthorized military action
before it expands into a catastrophic regional war.
👉 Tell Congress: Pass a War Powers Resolution now

💣 PROTECT THE BLOCK THE BOMBS ACT

Rep. Sean Casten has introduced the so-called “Ceasefire Compliance Act,” a
bill that critics warn could provide cover to continue sending U.S. weapons to
the Israeli military. This effort threatens to undermine the Block the Bombs Act
(H.R. 3565), led by Rep. Delia Ramirez, which would restrict weapons
transfers used against Palestinian civilians.
👉 Tell Congress: Support the Block the Bombs Act — don’t weaken it

💬 UNDO NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM 7

National Security Presidential Memorandum-7 (NSPM-7) targets individuals
and organizations for political disagreement, raising serious First Amendment
concerns. Congress must act to reverse this dangerous executive overreach.
👉 Tell Congress: Undo NSPM-7 with real legislation

Learn More

🔎 Drop Site News: Commentary on War with Iran

An in-depth analysis of escalating tensions, regional risks, and what broader
conflict could mean.
👉 Read here

🎙️ Peter Beinart & Nader Hashemi: Why the Iranian Regime
Won’t Collapse

A nuanced discussion challenging simplistic narratives about regime change
and war.
👉 Listen or Read here

📰 Report: Efforts to Undermine War Powers Resolution

A report on internal Democratic Party dynamics surrounding efforts to block a
vote to restrain military escalation with Iran.
👉 Read more

UPCOMING EVENTS

🙏Beyt Tikkun Services/Rituals🙏

🕯️ Shabbat Service & Torah Study w/ Rabbi Cat & Ami Goodman |
Parsha Ki Tisa (HYBRID)
Saturday March 7, 10am-1pm PT (NEW 10am start time)
📍In Person at First Unitarian Church of Oakland & Online
👉 Register for Shabbat & Torah Study here

👩‍👧‍👦 Family Kabbalat Shabbat & Potluck with JVP Kids (IN-PERSON in
Oakland)
Friday March 13, 5:15pm- services; 6:30 - vegetarian potluck
📍In Person at First Unitarian Church of Oakland
👉 Register for Family Shabbat here

✍️ Bearing Witness: Writing Memory and Change, Led by Abby Caplin
(ONLINE)
Wednesday, March 18, 6pm-8pm PT
📍Online
👉 Register for Bearing Witness workshop here

🧘 Liberation Shabbat: Songs of Resistance with Rabbi Cat and Rev.
Leah Martens - Masking Required (IN-PERSON in Oakland)
Friday, March 20, 6pm - 8:30pm
📍In Person at First Unitarian Church of Oakland
👉 Register for Liberation Shabbat here

🤝Beyt Tikkun Sponsored/Co-Sponsored Events🤝

🍉 Co-Sponsored Event: Purim for Palestine (IN-PERSON in Oakland)
With Jews of the Diaspora, JeWitch Collective, Hause of Immortals, &
Bay2Gaza
Saturday, March 7th 2pm-7pm
📍First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612
👉 Learn more and register here

📅 See all upcoming events on our event calendar here.�