Jewish Voice for Peace
JVP opposes anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab bigotry and oppression. JVP seeks an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem; security and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians; a just solution for Palestinian refugees based on principles established in international law; an end to violence against civilians; and peace and justice for all peoples of the Middle East.
Jewish Voice for Peace-Atlanta is a chapter of the national organization of JVP. We are a Jewish organization with many allies working to end the Israeli occupation; as an anti-racist organization we are starting to center the voices of Jews of Color along with Palestinians and other non-Jewish people of color, in the struggle for equality, human rights and freedom---for Palestinians and in ending racism and all other forms of structural oppression. Through education and advocacy, multi-faith, mutli-racial and multi-ethnic coalition building, meetings with members of congress, and campaigns focusing on disrupting the status quo of Israeli occupation, we act in solidarity with Palestinians continuing to struggle for their freedom. We also see the value of building community in order to restore a sense of shared ethical values and humanity. We work to transform the Jewish community, inspired by diverse Jewish values and traditions to work toward social justice, support the Palestinian call for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions as a nonviolent strategy to end and resist the occupation; we call for the end to US military aid to Israel until the almost 50 year occupation ends, and we support allies in all of our work for justice.
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
