We at Jewish Voice for Peace are deeply saddened and horrified by the cruelty and disregard for human life shown by Hamas in their attack on Israel. There can be no justification for their actions. Neither is there justification for Israel’s relentless and indiscriminate bombing of 2 million Palestinians. We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities, the release of all hostages, and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
In the midst of this situation, we are showing a film at the VarsityTheatre that challenges the equation that loving Judaism means unquestioning support of Israeli foreign policy. It questions the proposition that criticizing Israel is somehow anti-Semitic. It is precisely because we love both Judaism and Israel that we feel it is so important to challenge the policies of both Israel and the United States that have brought us to this tragic moment.
The film ‘ISRAELISM’ will be shown at the Varsity Theatre October 27th at 4:00 p.m.
Ten years in the making, this award winning documentary follows two young American Jews with strong emotional attachments to Israel and how their attitudes and beliefs begin to transform as they spend time In Israel and Palestine. They witness the harsh conditions in the West Bank under Israeli occupation and begin to challenge Israel to follow the Jewish ethics and values they hold dear.
Following the film, there will be a Q&A with one of the filmmakers. We are asking for an $8 donation at the door.
Everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Avram at avramsacks@gmail.com.
