Jewish groups worldwide oppose new anti-Semitism definition

Not all Jews feel the same about Israel. Some consider first the humanity of their Palestinian neighbors, not the space they take up.

Kathryn ShihadahJuly 18, 2018bds, anti semitism, jvp, trump, netanyahu, ihraComment

Archbishop Desmond Tutu calls Episcopal Church to BDS

The example of Jesus is clear: improve the lives of the poor and oppressed. Hate-free BDS is Christlike.

Kathryn ShihadahJuly 13, 2018bds, bonnie anderson, caterpillar, episcopal, gazablockade, motorola, occupation, patti browning, tutuComment

"Christ at the Checkpoint" conference held in Bethlehem

“When we follow Jesus in peace and reconciliation, we are called sons and daughters of God. We are reflecting the character and nature of our God. The God of peace.” ~ Bishop Efraim Tendero, head of World Evangelical Alliance.

Kathryn ShihadahJune 5, 2018christianComment

When Jewish Americans uphold occupation, it corrodes our souls

Mariyama Scott from If Not Now: “Our Jewish tradition teaches us that life is sacred. It is long past time to embrace the call for freedom and dignity for all.”

Kathryn ShihadahMay 16, 2018Comment

Sermon: "The Hard Road to Life"

A pastor and advocate for Palestine reflects on anti-Semitism accusations, and concludes that integrity before God is all that matters.

Kathryn ShihadahMay 11, 2018matthew 7, anti-semitism, silwan, sahar abbasi, house on the rockComment

CHRISTIANITY: Introduction to Kairos Palestine

"The Kairos Document is the word of Christian Palestinians to the world about what is happening in Palestine. We declare that the military occupation of Palestinian land constitutes a sin against God and humanity…

Kathryn ShihadahMay 10, 2018christian, kairos, occupationComment

The Real Wall Problem: When Will Diaspora Jews Fight For Palestinians?

Rabbi Brant Rosen asks: “Where is the moral outrage in liberal Jewish establishment over these cruel human rights abuses?”

Kathryn ShihadahMay 1, 2018jew, diaspora, rabbi brant rosenComment

He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8 NRSV)