Jewish Voice for Peace - New York City members are passionate community members working for human rights, justice, and equality for Palestinians. We are committed to combatting racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism, and bigotry from NYC to Palestine. We're intergenerational, multicultural, Jews and non-Jews alike, with chapter members spanning the five boroughs.
MISSION STATEMENT
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.
GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATIONSHIPS
We believe that global systems of power that uphold injustice can be changed by grassroots movements. We build grassroots power through relationships that move people to action.
THE CAPACITY FOR PEOPLE TO CHANGE
Foundational to our work for justice and peace is believing people, organizations, and communities are dynamic. We create space for people to move and transform. We encourage continual learning, skill-development and political education for people to evolve in their thinking and deepen their investment in action to realize justice for all people.
SOLIDARITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
As part of the global movement for justice in Palestine we work in close partnership with a broad spectrum of allies, partners, faith-based, peace, and social justice organizations in the US, Israel/Palestine and beyond. We seek to be accountable to those directly affected by Israel’s discriminatory and violent policies and practices, while working to effectively build and accountably deploy our power as American Jews.
RESPECT FOR THE HUMANITY OF ALL PEOPLE
We believe parity of power will create opportunities for peace between individuals and globally. Our vision of peace, justice and equality for all people guides our work.
JEWISH COMMUNITIES CENTERED AROUND JUSTICE
We are inspired by Jewish traditions to work for justice and such work is part of our own liberation. We work to build Jewish communities that reflect the understanding that being Jewish and Judaism are not synonymous with Zionism or support for Israel. Our work is part of a broader struggle and commitment to end racism, anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab bigotry, and all forms of oppression.
FLEXIBILITY AND TENACITY FOR THE LONG HAUL
As an organization and as individual activists we understand that this is long-term work and the change we seek likely won’t happen quickly or through just one strategy. We enable broad participation, employ multiple approaches, adapt based on what we are learning, and honor the diverse contributions of activists and leaders.
the People's Sukkah
The People’s Menorah
The Bubbie Brigade
Build Movements Not Walls
Taslich at ADL HQ
Celebrate Ending Apartheid
Protest at Cuomo’s Office
New York Times Satire
