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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · 3d

Tomorrow is 2 years since 7 October 2023. The pain of that day and the last 2 years is unfathomable.

Join us on 19/10 to honour the innocent Israeli and Palestinian lives lost.

We wish you well over Sukkot. May the next year bring safety & peace for all.
newisraelfund.org.uk/7th-october-...

New Israel Fund – 7th October Memorial Event

newisraelfund.org.uk

Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · 6d

Our statement following yesterday’s hideous attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester.

yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Aug 18

Join us on Thursday 21st August at 7pm, on Zoom, for expert insights from Dr Rob Geist Pinfold on Israel's Gaza disengagement in 2005, including discussion on misconceptions around the issue, and the Israeli government's current plans in Gaza and the West Bank.
Register at www.yachad.org.uk/events

20 years of disengagement from Gaza webinar taking place on Thursday 21st August at 7pm. Register at www.yachad.org.uk/events

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our statement on Sunday's march. In solidarity with the Chief Executive Rabbis of Progressive Judaism.

yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Jul 30

Our statement on the UK government's announcement regarding the possible recognition of Palestine.

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Jul 28

The words and actions of the Israeli government have made their intentions clear.

This war must end. Staying silent in the face of the human suffering in Gaza is an affront to our Jewish values.

We demand action is taken to stop this immediately.

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Jul 16

Progressive Jewish clergy bodies call on Board of Deputies to reconsider sanctions on 36 deputies who spoke against Gaza war, based on “…vital values of moral conscience, freedom of speech, and respectful debate within our tradition.”

Full statement:

www.liberaljudaism.org/2025/07/cler...

Clergy statement in response to the sanctioning of Deputies

Joint Statement by the Assembly of Reform Rabbis and Cantors and Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors in response to the sanctioning of 36 Deputies by The Board of Deputies (five have been suspend...

www.liberaljudaism.org

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Jun 27

Gazans desperately trying to reach aid are being shot dead.

On the ground hungry Palestinians are being killed. Underground the hostages are suffocating.

This isn’t security, it’s politics.

As we wait for politicians to end this, people are dying for nothing.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

IDF soldiers ordered to shoot deliberately at unarmed Gazans waiting for humanitarian aid

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www.haaretz.com

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Jun 19

Register for our webinar here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Jun 15

Our statement on Iranian and Israeli missile strikes, on 15 June 2025.

yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Jun 10

We wholeheartedly support the UK government decision to sanction extremist ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.

Last year hundreds of British Jews & Israelis in the UK wrote to the British PM calling for sanctions against these ministers.

Our statement:
yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Jun 10

There’s still time to sign our letter to the Prime Minister - the government needs to know that many British Jews support an end to the the horrific war in Gaza & want an immediate return of all hostages.

Please sign & share: yachad.org.uk/StarmerLetter

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · May 29

If you want to make it known that many members of the Jewish community are horrified by the continuation of war, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza & the abandonment of the hostages sign this letter.

Your voice does not have to go unreported and unheard 👇🏼

yachad.org.uk/StarmerLetter

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · May 28

600 days in captivity. A number that no one could have ever imagined.

We stand with the families of the 58 remaining hostages in calling for a ceasefire that will bring home all of their loved ones and end the war.

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · May 22

Horrific news to wake up to this morning- a deadly shooting took place near the Jewish Museum in DC, with two murdered.

Our thoughts are with their loved ones & all those affected.

Jewish communities shouldn’t have to live in fear. There’s absolutely no justification for this.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · May 22

“We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem said of a shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy staff members late Wednesday.
wapo.st/43sc8j0

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · May 19

Breaking the Silence has always been a key partner of ours.

They’ve helped us educate on the reality of occupation, be it through tours in the West Bank or events in the UK.

We’re grateful for their constant support.

If you can please donate & support: www.drove.com/campaign/67d...

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Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah @rabbiellisarah.bsky.social · May 15

#Jewish teaching urges us to ‘seek peace’, ‘pursue justice’, and defend the vulnerable and oppressed. The call of British Rabbis to the British government: ‘Save their soul from death, keep them alive in famine’ (Psalm 33:19) #AidToGazaNow @Yachad.bsky.social

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · May 15

British rabbis in an important call to the UK government:

"...there are religious leaders here who reject the cruelty of the denial of food and humanitarian aid to Gaza as a tool of warfare: and who are distraught at the desertion of the hostages there.”

www.thejc.com/news/uk/uk-r...

UK rabbis lead campaign calling for Gaza aid and hostage release - The Jewish Chronicle

Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner warns Israel’s policies in Gaza are tarnishing UK Jews with a ‘putrid brush’ as she launches weekly action demanding end of aid blockade

www.thejc.com

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Hannah Weisfeld @hannahweisfeld.bsky.social · May 9

Really pleased to be speaking at this demo on Sunday, 3pm in Whitehall.

Please join us to show your solidarity with Israelis protesting against the war and in support of democracy👇🏽

We Democracy @wedemocracyuk.bsky.social · May 9

‼️ALL LINES HAVE BEEN CROSSED DEMONSTRATION - LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT‼️

🗓️ Sunday, 11.5
⌚️ 3 PM
📍 Whitehall, Opposite Downing Street

🛑 Stop the War & Starvation! 🎗 Release the Hostages!  🛟 Save Israeli Democracy!

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · May 1

Today Israel marks 77 years of independence.

Some thoughts on Yom Ha’atzmaut, in hopes of true freedom for all.

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Apr 29

Today is the eve of Yom HaZikaron - Israel’s memorial day. We’ll be supporting the joint Israeli Palestinian memorial service from London.

We’re grateful to the Israelis and Palestinians who will join us this evening.

Details of the event are here: t.co/Hdzm56s3Ad

Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Apr 29

Ami Ayalon, former head of the Shin Bet, writing in the @theguardian.com asks Israel's friends and allies - gvts and diaspora Jewish communities - to join the struggle to end the war.

'be a friend of the Israeli people – and not its disastrous government.'

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I used to run Israel’s security agency – now I’m sounding the alarm about our extremist government | Ami Ayalon

Israel’s genuine friends abroad, from governments to Jewish communities, must mobilise to help us end this terrible war, says Ami Ayalon

www.theguardian.com

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Apr 25

Yesterday in @jewishnews.bsky.social 40 prominent Israelis in a show of solidarity with the 36 signatories to the @boardofdeputies.bsky.social letter.

‘You are to be commended for taking a righteous stance’

t.co/9YY0weip7u

https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/40-prominent-israelis-express-their-immense-gratitude-to-deputies-who-signed-ft-letter/

t.co

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Apr 25

Differences of opinion about israel continue to emerge in the British Jewish community. Today, a long list of rabbis writing in the @financialtimes.com

‘An end to the bombing; and end to the siege; and the safe release of hostages’ archive.ph/4xRUi

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · Apr 23

This year marks 80 years since the liberation of Bergen Belsen.

On the eve of Yom HaShoah, we’ll join the @yomhashoahuk commemoration ceremony.

On Yom HaShoah we remember the 6 million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust.

‘Never again’ must truly mean never again.

yomhashoah.org.uk

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