Dear Reynold,
In this weekβs Action for Peace, we focus on efforts to:
π Demand a permanent ceasefire in Iran and Lebanon
π Prevent further humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan
π Confront escalating violence in the West Bank
π Deepen understanding of interconnected global struggles
Take Action
π DEMAND A PERMANENT CEASEFIRE IN IRAN &
LEBANON
Despite calls for de-escalation, violence continues to threaten millions of lives
across Iran and neighboring countries. Temporary pauses are fragile and
often exclude key regions, leaving civilians at risk. A comprehensive,
permanent ceasefire is essential to prevent further devastation and open the
door to diplomacy and long-term peace.
π Tell Congress: Permanent ceasefire now
Urge lawmakers to take immediate action to end the war and prioritize
diplomacy
π Tell Congress: A ceasefire must include Lebanon
Demand a comprehensive ceasefire that protects all civilians across borders
π ACT NOW: SUDAN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
Sudan is currently facing the largest hunger crisis in the world, driven by
ongoing conflict between rival military forces. Millions have been displaced,
and over 14 million children are in urgent need of food, medical care, and
protection. Without immediate international action, the scale of suffering and
loss will continue to grow.
π Tell Secretary Rubio: Protect civilians and deliver aid to Sudan
Add your name to demand urgent humanitarian response and accountability
Learn More
π Sudan & Palestine: Connected Struggles
Advocates and researchers are increasingly drawing connections between the
crises in Sudan and Palestine, pointing to shared patterns of displacement,
militarization, and lack of accountability. Understanding these links helps build
stronger global solidarity movements.
π Read more from the BDS Movement
π Watch: Britainβs role explained (Instagram reel)
π West Bank: Escalating Settler Violence
In the occupied West Bank, settler violence and the expansion of outposts
continue to displace Palestinian communities and heighten tensions. Reports
document increasing attacks, land seizures, and the normalization of these
practices, raising urgent concerns about human rights and long-term stability.
π Read the +972 Magaine article Erasing the lines: How settler outposts are
seizing new regions of the West Bank
π Watch the recording of the March 2026 Voices from the Holy Land Salon
Ethnic Cleansing in the West Bank: Itβs Even Worse than You Think
Thank you for taking action with us,
The Israel Palestine Social Action Group and Beyt Tikkun team
Beyt Tikkun Programs and Events
πYear-Long Jewish Learning & Conversion Cohort Begin
Sunday π
Rabbi Cat is leading two unique year-long, cohort-based programs for people
seeking depth, integrity, and relationship-centered Jewish learning within an
explicitly anti-zionist framework.
This Sunday, April 26th, is our cohort orientation. If you are still deciding
whether to join the cohort, you can still join the orientation.
π Sign up to join the orientation here
π Sign up to join the Jewish Learning Cohort
π Learn more about the Conversion Cohort & Schedule a 1:1 with Rabbi Cat
to apply
πBeyt Tikkun Events, Services, and Programsπ
Songs and Poetry of Solidarity with Palestine with Ami Goodman
(ONLINE)
Saturday, April 25, 1pm-2:30pm PT
π Online
π Register here
May Day Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Cat (Masks Required, IN-PERSON
in Oakland)
Friday, May 1, 6pm-8:30pm
π In-person at First Unitarian Church of Oakland
π Register here for Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat Services and Torah Study with Aufruf to Celebrate the
Upcoming Marriage of Sarah Goodman and Owen Strain
Saturday, May 9, 10am-1pm
πHybrid: Online and In-person at First Unitarian Church of Oakland
π Register here
Community-led Anti-Zionist COVID-Cautious Kabbalat Shabbat
(Masks Required, IN-PERSON in Oakland)
Friday, May 15, 7pm
π In-person at First Unitarian Church of Oakland
π Register here
π
See all upcoming events on our event calendar here.οΏ½
